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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Holy Battle Buddy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 29, 2019
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    You do not enter into spiritual warfare alone.

    The Holy Spirit is your battle buddy. He has your six. He has your flank. He is your point man. He is your FAO as He sees the movements and troop strength of your enemy long before you do. He is your air support. Your prayer is the call for air support and He will drop His napalm upon your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 2019 - At Just The Right Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019
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    Why was the time of the Roman Empire "just the right time" or "the fullness of time" for Jesus to come into the world for our salvation?

    Advent 2019 – At Just The Right Time Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don’t Let Another Take Your Place

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022
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    Failure and repentance. Judas was replaced after he sinned. Peter was reinstated after he sinned. The difference was what they desired.

    DON’T LET ANOTHER TAKE YOUR PLACE Acts 1:15, And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022
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    We truly are better together.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR The offense: A 24-year-old man Filo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2022
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    If we are going to be a NT church, we need to be a praying church.

    United In Prayer Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the 1850s, the United States was in a weak spiritual state, as people were preoccupied with concern for material things. In 1857 a quiet forty-six-year-old businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier, felt led to start a noon-time weekly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    God Works While We Are Waiting Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,524 views

    We need to know that all that goes on here is the wind up to what is getting ready to happen. This time is the bridge to get to what God is getting ready to do.

    I. Their Devotion A. You will see this theme throughout the book of acts. B. Why did they pray at this time? 1. It was how Jesus taught them to do. 2. It was a natural response to their circumstances. 3. It was needful to understand the will of God. C. How did they pray? 1. Together 2. Devoted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'll Be Back

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 7, 2025
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    The Ascension of Christ

    I’ll Be Back Acts 1:9-15 Good morning, When we think about famous promises from people who said they would return as they were leaving, what comes to mind? General Douglas MacArthur pledged during World War II… "I Shall Return" as he was leaving the Philippines. One promise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Decisions

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 14, 2025
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    Cast lots to discern God's will

    Making Decisions Acts 1:15-26 I read a post on a question board that said, “I have come to a crossroads in my life involving several big decisions, regarding my dating relationship, career, and where I live. Typical advice involves “going to God for advise”, which I have done, but I am still just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's In A Name--The Divine Name? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2024
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    Jesus is standing between the Father and the people, very much like Moses on Sinai or in Jordan before they cross over into the land of promise.

    Seventh Sunday of Easter 2024 Today we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter, so we have had six full weeks since our Resurrection day. Most US Catholics today celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, but we operate here on the calendar that prevailed for almost two thousand years, until the US bishops, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024
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    Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

    2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Judas Iscariot's life is a tragic reminder of how greed, hypocrisy, and unrepented sin can lead to destruction. Despite being chosen by Jesus, he allowed the love of money and Satan’s influence to ruin his destiny.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – BETRAYED JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:14-16 "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Matthias Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Matthias' life teaches us about faithfulness, patience, and divine selection. Though he was not initially among the Twelve, his commitment positioned him for God's appointment.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MATTHIAS – REPLACED JUDAS ISCARIOT AS AN APOSTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:23-26 "So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, 'Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Matthias Chosen.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2023
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    A replacement for the now apostate apostle.

    MATTHIAS CHOSEN. Acts 1:15-17, Acts 1:21-26. When Jesus appeared to ‘the eleven’ and the rest of the Upper Room assembly after His resurrection, He demonstrated the need for His death and resurrection from the Scriptures of the Old Testament, viz. ‘the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2024
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    The result of the Holy Spirit’s arrival as a gift to humanity is a turning point in history. It not only birthed the church, but it set the disciples on a path of dedicated witnessing for Christ.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 2 The Birth of the Church Acts 1:12 – 2:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024
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     | 2,692 views

    Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

    Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed