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  • David Henderson avatar

    Power To Change The World Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2009
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     | 5,960 views

    In this message we take a look at the early church in Jerusalem and how God radically changed the people and how they in turn radically changed the world.

    Power to Change the World Acts 1:1-11 A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane which was late due to another flight being cancelled. The crowd had become very impatient as the time went on. Finally a very angry man who really overestimated his importance pushed his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 20, 2009
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    Teaches the real purpose of the Holy Spirit and how to recieve Him

    “The REAL Purpose of the Holy Spirit” July 26, 2009 “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." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Discovering Empowered Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 4,122 views

    One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

    Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
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     | 11,080 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit, God's Power In You Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 12, 2008
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     | 13,525 views

    The baptism in the holy spirit is the fulfillment of Gods promise to endue Christians with power in order that they may fulfill God’s purpose in the world

    TITLE: God’s Power in You TEXT: Acts 1:1-8 Theme: What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION The story is told of a logging foreman who sold a city slicker a chainsaw guaranteed to cut down fifty trees in a single day. A week later, a very unhappy city slicker came to report that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power For A Purpose

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,318 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

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    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
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    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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    Why Receive The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 5,263 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
     | 7,723 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

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    A Living Witness Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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    We are called to be living witnesses of the work of Christ in our lives

    A Living Witness Acts 1:8 Series: Spring Life March 25, 2007 Material in this message was adapted from the SpringLife materials distributed by the Wesleyan Church genral Headquarters Introduction In one of the many Peanuts animated specials Charlie Brown seeks advice from Lucy’s psychiatry booth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Boldly Going #2 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
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    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

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    You Will Be My Witnesses

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
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     | 6,852 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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    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 18, 2007
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     | 5,260 views

    John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
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     | 2,387 views

    Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

    How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    While We Wait Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

    Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist