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  • Michael Catt avatar

    Let's Roll Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

    LET’S ROLL – ACTS 1:1-8 One of the heroic stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is the story of Todd Beamer. He along with several passengers on flight __ have become hero’s to us because of their bravery. In all likelyhood, their actions, in the face of death, saved hundreds of life, possibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    Turn On The Power!

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,408 views

    This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

    (Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 18,170 views

    Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

    Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Created For Power

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 43,045 views

    We were created in Christ Jesus as New creatures to carry the power and anointing of God in our lives, that this power may flow out of us as rivers of living waters, to the lost the hungry the thirsty, the dying.

    Acts 1:8 We serve a God who makes his presence known (He manifests himself in supernatural ways). In Exe. He appears to Moses as a flame of fire in a bush He manifests himself as a pillar of fire and a pillar of cloud He is the rock that followed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Believers Anointing Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,925 views

    The anointing of the believer is the same anointing that was upon Jesus Christ, It is the mighty Power of the Holy Spirit. To do the works of Jesus we must have the same power he had, and we do through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

    (Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (This discourse begins almost with this premise accepted as common knowledge) (Our strength is found in our relationship with God through the power of his Spirit) From the apostles perspective everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    A Power Filled Church

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,651 views

    Gods will for his church corporately and individually is that we be filled with his power, from a new testament perspective this is the only way to live

    A church filled with Power,is a church living in the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marked the introduction of the new testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament = Life lived in the power of the spirit. = Having the inner power to live the life that pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

    Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Woodward avatar

    Waiting For God

    Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,835 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
     | 5,223 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

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 18,615 views

    Very practical and balanced sermon on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    The Spirit Filled Life (part 3)—The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4,5,8 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finally Ready: Or Are You?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,279 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

  • James May avatar

    The Most Powerful Gift

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

    THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sump'n Other Than Slump'n

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Churches, like individuals, have "body language". If we seem to be slumping, let’s look at our victories; and let’s look at the body language for mission: bending the knees, touching power, expecting the Presence.

    Even if you cannot hear what someone is saying with his lips, you can often read his body language. The words may not be clear, but the body language may be eloquent. What is body language? Body language is posture, gesturing, facial expressions, the way you present yourself to others. And that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 16,547 views

    We can’t treat Jesus like Socrates, Gandhi or Confucius. The Ascension is the final proof that we are dealing with more than a man. All the Bible says about who Jesus is makes little sense without the Ascension.

    “I Believe”—sermon series on the Apostles Creed The Ascension>>Acts 1:6-11, Eph 1:20-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Ascension means there can be no neutrality about Jesus. We cannot simply pick and choose from His teachings. We can’t treat him ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    When we get away from the source of our power we become weak, getting back to the source.

    The Power of Christ Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal