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  • Ray Scott avatar

    The Intention Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

    “The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,796 views

    The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

     Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Fred Elliott avatar

    Jesus Last Words Of

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    We must be a witness

    JESUS LAST WORDS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CHRISTIANS ACTS 1: 8-11 I. The very last words spoken by Jesus before ascending to Heaven A. Ye shall receive power 1. We still have that same power today B. Ye shall be witnesses 1. In Jerusalem- city 2. Judea- county 3. Samaria- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Heal The Painful Wounds Inflicted By A Friend (Acts - Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    How to survive being betrayed...

    How to heal the painful hurts inflicted by a friend Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 2 Pastor Jeff Christopherson January 19, 2003 Acts 1:12-26 HOW TO SURVIVE BEING BETRAYED: I. Be aware of the potential internal damage: 1. Being betrayed will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening God? Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    This is a sermon on hinderances to our prayers being heard and answered.

    Are you listening God? – Hindrances to our prayers being heard and answered Acts 1:12-14 Five things to check when you think God isn’t listening. 1. Are your motives right? James 4:3 2. Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Isaiah 59:1-2 It is strange that while praying, we seldom ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,467 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

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    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
     | 7,679 views

    Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

    The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,825 views

    John Newton believed that God’s grace taught him to fear. But we’re not supposed to be afraid of anything are we?

    OPEN: Does anybody know what the date was this Last Friday? (Friday the 13th) Both Fridays and the number 13 have both been considered “unlucky” down thru the ages. The number 13, for example: The Turks so disliked that number that they practically removed it from their vocabulary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing God's Will

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,515 views

    So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that god has for us. We must rely on the power that God hs given us.

    Doing God’s Will Acts 1: 4-26 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Adhere to God’s Precepts We need to listen to God. So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that God has for us. On one occasion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

    Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,026 views

    We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

    Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Born To Belong Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,101 views

    The best answer to lonliness is true Biblical community, like we see in Acts 1

    Born To Belong Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 1 Intro: TV Guide recently came up with a list of what they consider the top 50 TV shows of all time; the top 5 were (source: http://www.tvguide.com/50th/features/020429a.asp): 5. The Sopranos – “A complex drama built around a thinking man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

    Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Jesus Right Now?

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,337 views

    Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

    Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist