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The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

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1. The power of pentecost is the power to witness. 2. The power to witness does not come from us, but from God. 3. A lack of witness indicates a lack of power.

The Power Of Pentecost May 19, 2002 Acts 1:1-8 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Standing Around Looking Cool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

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When we feel insecure, we back off from situations. But when the Holy Spirit comes, there is passion, there is witness.

Is everybody cool? Is everybody cool? I am not referring to the temperature in the building, but to the climate in your soul! Are you cool? “Cool” is an all-purpose word, used to describe a certain attitude. Instead of defining it, let me illustrate it. I was attending a repast at a family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus : Then And Now

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 29, 2003

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This is about Jesus before and after death, and how we still need him.

Introduction: Welcome to Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church This morning I will be speaking from the book of Acts. If you have your copy of God’s word would you turn with me to the book of Acts chapter 1 Verse 1- 11. Read Acts 1: 1-11 Opening Prayer In the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

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How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

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Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Shall Receive Power Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But Wait - There's More!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003

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Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Luke 12:40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Promise, Possibility, & Potential Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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1 of 5 on the church. This message was given on Baby Dedication Day. Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None...

The Birth of God’s Family MCC Baby Day – Promise, Possibility, and Potential Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None Every child of man and every child of God is made with a promise, a possibility and a potential while not always realized is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

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Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Gives Two "Cans" To Those Who Think "I Can't"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2003

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how Jesus enabled his disciples to carry on after his ascension

June 1, 2001 Acts 1:1-14 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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