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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    On Mission With God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Four reasons we can be on mission with God

    Acts 1:1-14 On Mission with God Introduction Perhaps one of the most dynamic stories in all of history is that of the followers of Jesus, those who constituted His first church turning the world upside down. It is in reality an account of a church with humble beginnings on mission with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have A Job To Do Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    Jesus left this world to prepare a place for us. He left us with marching orders that keep us busy till he returns. Luke’s inspired message of Acts reminds us of our task and our strength in Christ.

    Acts 1:1-11 We have a job to do. Scott Bayles, from the Church of Christ at Freeport Illinois said something like this: The average Christian in America has heard over 4000 sermons, sung over 20,000 songs, participated in over 8000 public prayers… and converted zero sinners to Christ. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What's On The Inside Waiting To Come Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    This is a sermon preached on Pentecost emphasizing that whatever is on the inside of us will come out when pressure is applied.

    What’s On The Inside Waiting To Come Out GNLCC Pentecost 5/30/04 Isaiah 6:1-10 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,339 views

    Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
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    Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

    The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    The Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,864 views

    Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

    Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For The Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,187 views

    God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

    Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Departure

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Examaining the departure of Jesus Christ from this earth, I look at the four P’s of His departure.

    Departure! Acts 1:1-11 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach Acts 1:1 Theophilus= A Christian to whom Luke addressed the books of Luke and Acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Books Of Acts And Romans Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    Fifth in a Series going through the New Testament

    THE BOOKS OF ACTS AND ROMANS -- Sermon 5 Introduction: In the first four lessons we dealt with the four gospels. The four gospels are the foundation for all of the New Testament. In this lesson we will continue our survey of the New Testament as we see the sending forth of the gospel message in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,433 views

    An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

    Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Convincing Proofs

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,138 views

    Following His resurrection, Jesus offered many convincing proofs He is alive.

    Many Convincing Proofs Acts 1:3 INTRO.: Some very creative theories have been offered regarding the resurrection of Jesus. His disciples stole His body. The women went to the wrong tomb. Mass hallucination. He only fainted, didn’t really die. Jesus gave “many convincing proofs” of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Ii: The Sequel Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,174 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the first in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Jesus II: The Sequel” Acts 1:1-5 4.22.07 It seems fitting that, on the heels of a study of the church, as we’ve looked at its makeup, its marks, its mission, and the like, we take now a detailed look at the first church, at what was going on for the thirty-odd years following the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You Shall Receive Power Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    We must begin the exposition of Acts with a clear view of the authorship, date, theme and redemptive historical significance.

    Introduction: The Lectio Continuo If you came to church before the Reformation, you would have seen the transcendence of God in the architecture. You probably would have heard an uneducated priest "say" the mass in a language neither of you understood. The entire experience would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Shall Receive The Spirit (Acts 1, Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    The inerrant Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit has come upon the church, the renewed Israel, to empower the gospelizing of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest part of the earth.

    Outline: The chapter breaks down into three sections. The Prologue of the Physician The Promise of Pentecost The Prophecy Passes 1. The Prologue of the Physician 1:1-3 Acts 1:1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

    Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ