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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Apostolic Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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    We may not all be Apostles, but we all have a role to play.

    THE APOSTOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH. Acts 1:15-26. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012
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    Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

    - What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Choosing Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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    We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

    The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Matthias Mystery

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012
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    Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

    Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012
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    As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

    Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ps Trevor Bartley avatar

    Here Is A Great Leadership Lesson From Acts One Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 17, 2017
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    Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve

    Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve. They do not just replace this disciple with just anybody. Peter gives the qualifications right there in verses 21-22 of Acts 1. He said the qualification for this disciple to become an Apostle, must be ...read more

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  • Michael Monica avatar

    It Starts With One: Part Two, Acts 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017
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    The mission in Acts

    Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Were The Offices Of Apostle And Prophet Intended To Be On-Going?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 28, 2017
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    A look at the Kingdom Now / Five-Fold Ministry / Apostolic-Prophetic movement teaching and the Authority and Gifting of Every Born-Again Christian

    Jesus dwells in every Born-Again Christian, and they have complete access to the fullness of God. He is as He has always been, and as He will always be (See Hebrews 13:8). The supernatural gifts and governmental authority have been given to every Christian to edify and perfect them as needed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Is Topos?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
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    To define the meaning of topos.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is topos? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To define the meaning of topos. IV. TEXT: Acts 1:25 (Amplified Bible) 1:25 To take the place in this ministry and receive the position of an apostle, from which Judas fell away and went astray to go [where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    1 Accord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 30, 2012
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    In Acts 1:12-26 we see 1) The Submission of the Disciples (Acts 1:12–15), 2) The Suicide of a Disciple (Acts 1:15–20), and 3) The Selection of a Disciple (Acts 1:21-26).

    Omar Khadr is a convicted terrorist. He was born in Toronto, has been detained in Guantanamo Bay for nearly a decade. In October 2010, he pleaded guilty to war crimes committed when he was 15 years old in Afghanistan — namely, throwing a grenade that killed a U.S. soldier in 2002. He was sentenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018
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    Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Vote Is In!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018
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    St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

    Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Hinge Of Resurrection-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2018
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     | 23,179 views

    3 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

    The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-III Attention: The Trapper’s Stove! An engineer, a psychologist, & a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped & a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Criteria For An Apostolic Replacement Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2017
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    Matthias was evidently a good man. He met the requirements of an apostle, which meant he must have been with the Lord from His baptism by John until His ascension; and, more importantly, he must have been a witness of the resurrection,as the others were.

    JESUS THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-18 One of the names of the Lord Jesus Christ is "The Word." 1. THE WORD WAS GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN CREATION (John 1:1-3). (i) In the beginning was the Word. This compares with the Creation account (Genesis 1:1-3). When God spoke the Word, all things came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,576 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