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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,576 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Persevering In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

    As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Power In Unity!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 97,512 views

    There is power in unity. The early church demonstrated this, as they remained in one accord.

    There is Power in Unity! (Acts 1 & 2) By Rev. Ruben Rivis Key verse: Acts 1:14 I¡¦ve always been fascinated by the early church as described in the book of Acts of the Apostles. The early church was a strong and powerful unit of simple, ordinary and like¡Xminded people who loved God with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,705 views

    How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

    Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    What To Do While You Wait

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 105 ratings
     | 22,699 views

    Ever prayed and then waited on the anwser. What are we to do after we pray and we are just waiting on God to answer? This sermon peers into the upper Room as we learn from the disciples of Jesus what to do while we wait on Him!

    Intro: Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Patients wait on the doctor Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Teenagers can hardly wait until theycan drive Psalm 62:5 “My soul, wait quietly on God alone.” Waiting is not the absence of movement! Waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KL BURRUS avatar

    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,864 views

    What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

    Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    "The C Team: Matthias" Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    The third message in a series on the Apostles

    We are continuing our series this morning on the apostles or what we are referring to as the "C" Team and we are going to get started today by taking a look at our text. So turn your Bibles with me to the first chapter of Acts. Many of you have heard me say in the past couple of weeks that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

    The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,293 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Shepard avatar

    Missed Opportunities

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,766 views

    This sermon is about some basics of prayer that we as Christians seem to have forgotten.

    Missed Opportunities It happened only a few weeks ago. The normal time for prayer came in the service. I had asked for requests. Only one person raised their hand. And so I proceeded with the prayer itself. But the moment I was finished praying hands shot up all over the sanctuary. It ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 3,227 views

    A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

    Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Vega avatar

    No Cuelgues El Teléfono Series

    Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    La oración tiene poder que sobrepasa fronteras...

    Tema: Misiones Lugar: IBD Texto: Varios Fecha: 06-04-2006 Título: No cuelgues el teléfono. DESARROLLO. • Hoy Veremos varios pasajes que nos podrán mostrar la importancia de la oración para nuestras vidas. • Ya en el libro de Isaías encontramos estas palabras en el capítulo 56 versículo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Out Of Sight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,345 views

    For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

    When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Together In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008
     | 4,116 views

    A clear outline introducing the power of united prayer to truly change the "unchangeable". Part 2 is in full text form

    UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational