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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    They Went Up

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,073 views

    Not everybody that comes in goes up, Find out who they are and whether or not you want to be in that crowd

    Acts 1:12-13 Lu 24:49 Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from on high. Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples, Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you,....... Acts 1:9-11 As Jesus ascends into heaven his disciples stand watching his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Carter avatar

    The First Great Revival Of The Church

    Contributed by David Carter on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Revival

    THE FIRST GREAT REVIVAL OF THE CHURCH Text: Acts 1: 12-15; 2: 41-47 WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A Revival is an awaking of God’s People, which cause them to become active for God! "Vive means life, and Re means again" (Revival to life not Resurrection from the dead!) Hosea 10:12 - "Break up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Key To Effective Testimony

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    The three keys to effective testimony 1. Being God’s witnesses 2. Waiting for God’s timing and 3. In God’s power

    Sharrington/ Swanton Novers/ Blakeney 12-05-02 Acts 1:6-14 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 70 years ago. The case against him looked pretty good, but his lawyer thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William Baeta avatar

    Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    "And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

    Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gullick avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,341 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,515 views

    When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

    AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    What Is The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 60,527 views

    What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how is it different than being indwelled by the Holy Spirit? This study looks at how God transforms lives and ministries when we allow Him to pour His power into our lives.

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit One of the least understood principles of scripture is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. Many miss the greater blessing of experiencing God because they believe that salvation is the baptism and what you get is all there is. This is not what the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "God...i Have A Problem"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,598 views

    Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

    "God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

    As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

    GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Just Stand There Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,434 views

    One of the greatest temptations for Christians is to "just stand around" and watch others do things for God. This sermon got a great response from many in the audience.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s there was a group of believers known as the Millerites, who were led by a man named William Miller – a Baptist preacher who had predicted (in 1831) that about 12 years later - sometime between March of 1842 and March of 1843 - Jesus would come …. His announcement caught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Waiting For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

    Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finally Ready: Or Are You?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    For Ascension and for Graduate Recognition: when we think we are ready for life, we may be the least ready! Trusting the Lord, however, will provide a challenging life plan. The church can and will support young adults who dream great dreams for the Lor

    Every year about this time we engage in a little ritual. In May or June, proud families drive off to some distant university, there to celebrate with a young adult who has finally slugged through four or more years of classes, writing papers, taking exams, and surviving all-nighters, and who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

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

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

    Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God