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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,479 views

    Time to put Pentecost back into our churches

    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 was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Two Words To Count On

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

    Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
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     | 13,152 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the places where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the place where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,889 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,391 views

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

    Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Unhindered Gospel In The Hindered Church Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,527 views

    I wrote this sermon to preach in a church where the pastor had just died on Wednesday night before. God wanted to demonstrate how His timing and His power is more important than the humans in charge.

    The Unhindered Gospel in the Hindered Church A 20th century philosopher, Gamaliel Bradford, once said that “Life is hope triumphing over experience.” In those words, he summed up 20th century optimism. He implied that humanity would learn from its experience and improve. His hope was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,249 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Transition Of Power (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 27,150 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 2 Acts 1:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning – February 2nd, 2025) Throughout my life I have witnessed seven transitions of power as one presidential administration handed over the responsibility of governing the United States to another. On May 6th, 2023, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When Jesus Says Wait Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 100,987 views

    A sermon examining the fact that sometimes Jesus would have us to wait.

    WHEN JESUS SAYS WAIT Acts 1:4-5 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 9th, 2025) Some of you may remember the old J.G Wentworth commercials where people who qualified to receive certain structured settlements would yell “It’s my money and I need it now!” If we are honest, there are many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Outside Of The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    Leadership outside of the church is very important. This leadership series has been very prod

    Leadership Outside the Church ( Shining Until You Arrive) Text: Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,796 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

    Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Conquering Church

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

    MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Showed Himself Alive Series

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on May 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    He defeated death

    He Showed Himself Alive Acts 1:1-7 I He showed Himself alive after His cruel death…. John 20:25 He showed Thomas His nail prints. II He showed Himself alive after having laid in the tomb three days and three nights. John 2:19 Destroy this temple and I will raise it up. III He showed Himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist