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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,579 views

    Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Just Stand There Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,370 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
     | 5,731 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

  • David King avatar

    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

    TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    Acts Series: 7th Sermon--"PAYING THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP"--3 qualities of a Biblical Leader: MUST BE CONVERTED, CONVICTED, COMMITTED

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 4 Acts 1:15-26 Time magazine medical section: a man went to psychiatrist/complaining of voices in his head/oh boy!/what kind of voices?/sound like radio broadcasts/how about right now?/clearly!/what’s on?/Rudy Valley broadcasting live from Atlantic City/that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,440 views

    Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

    WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...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
     | 5,009 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

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,133 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
     | 14,292 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

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 3,225 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Out Of Sight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,343 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Your Part In The Story Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

    Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    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
     | 3,434 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

  • Brad Froese avatar

    The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    This sermon unravels the mystery of the "Gospel of Judas" announced by National Geographic: a true charicature of Judas Iscariot...

    Illustration: A paraplegic man I saw, raising his twisted limbs to sing “Your Grace Is Enough.” Whatever situations you may be facing in life, remember His Grace is enough for YOU today! He’s saved you from your sins and saved you from the flames and darkness of forever punishment. His Grace is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,911 views

    Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

    Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational