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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Jesus Leaving The World"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

    “…He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” When publicity shorts and previews and posters came out for the soon-to-be-released movie of Superman in 1978, the tagline heard over and over again was, “You’ll believe a man can fly”. The line was ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,501 views

    An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

    Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,875 views

    The one necessary ingredient for effective service before the Lord is power. This is what few contemporary Christians have, perhaps because they are uncertain what they should look for.

    You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. When the disciples came down from the upper room, an impossible task loomed before them. They were charged to announce that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions In Our Own Backyard Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,929 views

    Some churches are so focused on overseas missions that they miss the mission field in their own backyard. Jesus said we’d be his witnesses at home as well as abroad.

    Missions in Our Backyard QUOTE: Oswald Smith "The light that shines farthest shines brightest near home" Churches so focused on overseas they neglected their own mission - declined and closed! Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldly Going #2 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,177 views

    A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

    BOLDLY GOING ACTS 1:8 LAST WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT THE WHO AND WHY OF MISSIONS. WE LEARNED THAT ALL OF US ARE MISSIONARIES AND THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF BEING ON MISSION FOR CHRIST. THIS MORNING, I WANT US TO LEARN ABOUT THE “WHERE OF MISSIONS. TAKE YOUR COPY OF GOD’S WORD AND TURN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    You Will Be My Witnesses

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,124 views

    Written for delivery during promotion of Annie Armstrong offering. Stresses importance of sharing one’s faith

    Mention Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Change Your World Sounds like an impossible task So much evil in the world, so many lost, so much hate Why doesn’t God just send a lightning bolt, why doesn’t Jesus just come back now Is it possible for us to change the world, can I really make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power For A Purpose

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,664 views

    I preached this message building up to Pentecost Sunday.

    Power for a Purpose! 4/29/07am Acts 1:8 NLT But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let’s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
     | 7,712 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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    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 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

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    The Anointing

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 23,295 views

    The Spirit within, and the Spirit upon. The same spirit but different functions, in this sermon we primarily focus on the Spirit upon.

    Amplified bible: Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come (upon) you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth. The anointing is imperative to living a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    We Believe – The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 50,281 views

    WE BELIEVE – The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    • Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. INTRODUCTION: Like my family and me many of you have visited Niagara Falls. We have visited many times and I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Ghost Power

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,131 views

    Do you want Holy Ghost power?

    ACTS 1:8 “HOLY GHOST POWER” A) The Greek word for “power” here is “dunamis” where we get our English word “dynamite!” * We need the fire like Uncle Bud Robison preached about. * Fire in the pulpit … Fire in the choir … Fire in the pew. * Holy Ghost power means: An uncontrollable religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    We Are Witnesses

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
     | 3,901 views

    This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

    We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Receive The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Shows the importance of Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Why receive the Baptism in the Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday we looked at what the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is not. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

    Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God