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In Search Of A Kingdom

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

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We often seek kingdoms based on power, wealth, and fame; however, Christians should seek the kingdom of God, which is based on love.

"In Search Of A Kingdom" -Acts 1:1-12 Rev. A.L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church In our text, we see a group of Galileans searching for a kingdom and the power that goes along with it. They asked the question, "Lord is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Your Power Shortage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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There seems to be a critical shortage of power in the lives of people regarding Christ’s great commission. When we read about terrorists threats around the world, many seem to grow hesitant to be involved with missions. However, the Lord Jesus said, "You

Ending Your Power Shortage (Acts 1:8) Right before Jesus acended into heaven He gave us a promise: "But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, enablement and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Things Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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This is the second study in the book of Acts still more intrduction.

Acts Chapter 1 The New Things Acts # 02 I. The introduction to the Book. 1:1-2 A New Book Luke was what Jesus began to do and teach while He was were physically and Acts is what He continued to do and teach spiritually through the Church. It is Christ that still works. Notice these things: A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Evidence that Christ rose from the Dead

INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Acts 1:4 1:1 The former treatise have 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 that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Mess With Us Devil

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005

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Satan does his best to thwart the plans of God and the preaching of the gospel, but he is a defeated enemy because God has anointed the church with the Holy Ghost and fire!

DON’T MESS WITH US DEVIL By Pastor Jim May One of the marks of a true church and of a true Born Again Child of God is that they have power at their disposal beyond anything that the world can produce or that Hell can gush forth. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said these words to the disciples before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The Church!

Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006

based on 90 ratings

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A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to do his work.

THE PROMISE OF POWER Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Acts 1:1-11 2. One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 27, 2006

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Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Gameplan Of Our Lives

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Feb 10, 2006

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A challenge on Super Bowl Sunday to shift from self centeredness to others centeredness.

Welcome and Happy Super Bowl Sunday Video: Evangelism Linebacker (Sermonspice.com) Acts 1:8 MKJV (8) But you shall receive power, the Holy Spirit coming upon you. And you shall be witnesses to Me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Transition: Today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

How Is Foreign Missions Relevant To Kemc (Or Your Local Church) Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Our missions committee asked me to write a sermon in response to the question "How is foreign missions relevant to our church?"...this is the result.

HOW IS FOREIGN MISSIONS RELEVANT TO Kemc? This question has been asked lately as we reviewed the effectiveness of our annual missions conference. There is a feeling out there that missions has shifted so substantially in the last decade that we question the need for foreign involvement. But that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Making A Difference

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

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Easter message that gives three reasons Jesus made such a difference to this world.

Acts 1:1-9, Luke 24:1-53 Making a Difference Intro: No person who has ever lived on the earth has made a greater impact than that of Jesus Christ. I don’t think anyone, Christian or non-Christian would dispute that statement. Certainly we could name some famous men (Scientist, Philosophers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

based on 26 ratings

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Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

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