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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Apostolic Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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    We may not all be Apostles, but we all have a role to play.

    THE APOSTOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH. Acts 1:15-26. When Jesus appeared to “the eleven” and the rest of the Upper Room assembly after His resurrection, He demonstrated the need for His death and resurrection from the Scriptures of the Old Testament, viz. “the Law of Moses and the Prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Same Jesus

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013
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    Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

    TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013
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     | 48,313 views

    What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

    It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    3 Vital Truths On The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014
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    1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY

    3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY THE MESSAGE 3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.PROOF The Lord Jesus gave proof of his resurrection to his disciples by appearing before them. Jesus did not expect his disciples to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    St Andrew's Day

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 21, 2011
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    At the beginning of the Season of Advent we prepare to celebrate the First Coming of Jesus and remember the promise that He will return; meantime we are to be His witnesses, His disciples in the present age, bringing people to Him, just as Andrew brought

    Acts 1: 1-11 St Andrew’s Day Advent is all about preparing to celebrating the incarnation; the historical fact that God came to earth in the form of Jesus of Nazareth. The Word became flesh in order to teach and heal and come to the help of sinners by dying on the cross to take away the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    How Has Jesus Proved Himself Alive To You? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011
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     | 5,692 views

    An introduction sermon to the Book of Acts, it's a challenge to answer the question .... Has Jesus proved Himself to you?

    Text: Acts 1:1-5 “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
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    The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

    DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A New People - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011
     | 5,813 views

    Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.

    A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New People - Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011
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    The 2nd in a 2 part series - this tells us, from scripture, how to KNOW when we are HIS NEW PEOPLE.

    A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 2 Acts 1:3-8 * Many times you have heard me say this in some form or fashion, but it is true so I’ll say it again, “This world needs a new type of people.” It is the result of the “Old man” running things that has run us into the ground. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Empowered By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,541 views

    God declared a profound change would take place. In the Old Testament His Spirit had used only a few lives on a few occasions to make his will known… but a day was going to come when he would POUR OUT the working of his Spirit on all who receive Him.

    Empowered by the Spirit Series: ROOTS (Acts) Brad Bailey – September 25, 2011 Intro : Today we are continuing in our series entitled “ROOTS” which is calling us to recapture the life and ministry of Jesus in us. We are seeking to hear through the Book of Acts… how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #1: Us Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts, starting with all believers like us.

    Acts 1:1-11 - God’s Power through God’s People #1: Us Today we are beginning a new series. Funny enough, it’s from a book about new beginnings. Today we are beginning a series on the book of Acts, the beginnings of the new covenant, the new relations between God and mankind, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 5,023 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

    Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Secret To Victorious Living

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

    The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,457 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist