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  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    The Baptism Of The Baptized Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    The meaning of Pentecost, God pouring out His Spirit to empower the mission from Jesus to go into all the world as His witnesses to make disciples from all nations.

    A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son…” When he had completed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Share Your Story (Acts - Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    learning how to naturally share what’s important...

    How to share your story Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 4 Pastor Jeff Christopherson February 2, 2003 Acts 2:14-41 1. Be a part of a spiritual team. ¡§Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Preaching With Power And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    This sermon takes a look at Peters sermon.

    Preaching with Power and Purpose: Acts 2:13-39 A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Recapturing God's Power Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
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    Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Empowered For Service" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Happy Birthday, Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

    I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Fellowshipping Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006
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     | 10,157 views

    Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

    “Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 2- Power From Above Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,331 views

    This morning we are going to look at the event which sparked the beginning of the Church, pouring out of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

    Power from Above The Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sometimes the most foolish sounding ideas turn out to produce the most extraordinary results. Listen to these real statements made about people and products. •In 1876, a Western Union internal memo read this, “This ’telephone’ [thing] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirits Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 2, 2006
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    The Holy Spirit offers his influence but he does not guarantee his empowerment. If we are not prepared to exercise the proper spirit toward the Spirit we will lose the intended blessing and anointing of God.

    ¡§Scrooge¡¨ is a classic story that emphasis the ¡§what¡¨ against ¡§what if¡¨. It is the story of a wealthy, miserly businessman who does not know any joy in life nor wills for anyone else to taste the same. He use to have heart but it died some years before. The spirits of Christmas past, present ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How Jesus Speaks Through The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,604 views

    Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the third in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today

    How Jesus Speaks Through the Supernatural Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today September 5, 2010 Today’s message is a 2 parter. This morning, I just want to give you the introduction and maybe a little more (depending on time), and then next week we’ll finish up…so I hope you plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Pentecost--A Real Reality

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    Sometimes we don’t realize how much we need Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the New Testament Church. Pentecost is God giving His Holy Spirit to all believers, not just a few.

    Intro During the last ten days of the Church year, we’ve been living in liturgical limbo, existing between two realities. We’ve celebrated our Lord’s ascension into heaven. But since the Ascension, we’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting for this day. Like the Apostles of old, we’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,425 views

    We will be studying a topic that some have twisted so much that many are so afraid to go out on a limb they dare not even climb a tree. This topic: The Baptism of The Holy Spirit. Let’s study just the facts on this controversial topic.

    Introduction OK, so last week we spoke of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Believer, but you noticed some things were missing. There was no mention of the gifts of the Spirit, no mention of the fruit of the Spirit, so what gives? Doesn’t God want us to have these? Of course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peters First Sermon And Best

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    Pentecost. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Peters first sermon and best Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 12-37. Ill: • Pentecost Sunday – the birthday of the Church! • Speaking of birthdays – I love the story of the man who heard his wife say: • “I would like to be 8 again”. In Acts chapter 2, Peter gave his first sermon: • Now if ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Peters First Sermon And Best

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Pentecost - Acts 2. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 12-37. • If you want to embarrass a preacher: • Just ask him how the first sermon he ever preached went. • Most of can remember it well, because it was not a very enjoyable experience!!! • Often during a preachers first sermon he is very, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Acts Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,927 views

    God's people must be united and present God's Word in a practical way

    ACTS OF UNITY I. INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:14-25, 36-41 II. UNITED FRONT A. Peter and the other 11 disciples address the crowd 1. Note it’s not just Peter alone 2. It is the disciples in unison 3. Peter speaks, but the disciples are the one’s presenting God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed