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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Why Receive The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
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    Shows the importance of Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Why receive the Baptism in the Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday we looked at what the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is not. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
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    What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

    Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Living Witness Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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    We are called to be living witnesses of the work of Christ in our lives

    A Living Witness Acts 1:8 Series: Spring Life March 25, 2007 Material in this message was adapted from the SpringLife materials distributed by the Wesleyan Church genral Headquarters Introduction In one of the many Peanuts animated specials Charlie Brown seeks advice from Lucy’s psychiatry booth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Ii: The Sequel Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 3,205 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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    Going And Coming Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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    I preach expository messages, and this is the second in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Going and Coming” Acts 1:6-11 4.29.07 Last week, we said that the very idea of a book named “Acts” would be fairly unique to Christian faith, in that many faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and the like, do not concern themselves so much with history as they do ethics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    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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    The Books Of Acts And Romans Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
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     | 6,071 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

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    Why Stand Ye There Gazing Into Heaven?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007
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     | 13,714 views

    Exhorts Christians to get to work for Jesus instead of just waiting and watching.

    Why Stand Ye Gazing Up into Heaven? Acts 1:4-11 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. (Acts 1:4) For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A World Changer

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007
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    The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

    Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
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    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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    Seeking The Power And Taking Authority

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2007
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    We need the empowerment of the Holy Ghost before we can take authority over the devil.

    Seeking the Power and Taking Authority Pastor Jim May We live in an age when everyone wants to be empowered. Every segment of our society, every little group of dissidents and every club or organization wants to have the power to control its own destiny. Men and women want the power to just be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Many Convincing Proofs

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007
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    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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    The Leader We Need Today

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005
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     | 1,995 views

    Wiating for God to move on us

    The Lord’s Test I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head. My car wouldn’t start so I walked to school instead. I forgot all of my assignments I failed all of my tests. I dropped my head in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Promise Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    Before the followers of Christ could be His witnesses, they needed the power of the Spirit.

    Author: Luke He was a MEDICAL DOCTOR: "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). He was a COMPANION OF PAUL: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. 4:11). He was a GENTILE. The Book of Acts is really a SEQUEL to the Gospel of Luke. "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus of all that Jesus BEGAN both to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Missed Opportunity

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    How to be there in Jesus’ name

    A Missed Opportunity The other day I ran across the story of a man who had a great opportunity that he missed. His friend took him for a ride one day way out in the country. They drove off the main road and drove through groves of trees to a large uninhabited expanse of land. A few horses were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan