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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
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    The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

    The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power: Heman & Hercules Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Understanding the Power (Holy Spirit) of God and how it is to be used.

    Me, My Church, & I Power: Heman & Hercules Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: Images of power Power Puff Girls Heman & Hercules These are fantasy, but some misconceptions do exist concerning the "Power" of God and what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What it means to be filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Suddenly From Heaven Came...

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
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    Impact of Pentecost

    “SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

    September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Grice's Quality Maxim Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

    Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What's Stopping You?"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002
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    Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

    "WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Peter's First Message

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    Peter Addresses the crowd assembled at Pentecost

    Peter’s First Message Acts 2:14-36 Jeff Hughes – February 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us here can probably relate to our first time speaking or performing in public. Unless you are one of those individuals that has ice water in their veins, it was no doubt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

    PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Day

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
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    50 days after Penticost the Holy Spirit poured out upon the church.

    What a day. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 04/21/02 On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed and world war 2 begin. That is one of the sad days we remember in American history. You might call December 7,1941 the birthday of World War II. Years before the war, a young maiden gave birth to a baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire And Fiery Words Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit was given for the End of Times

    Sermon: Fire and Fiery Words Acts 2:1-4,14-21 June 8, 2003 Thesis: The Holy Spirit was given for the last days! I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chip Kelly avatar

    Flying Closer To The Flame Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    The first in a 3-part series on embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    Acquire The Fire #1 – Flying Closer To The Flame 9.3.03 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to look at the central character of the Book of Acts.. the Holy Spirit. And I want to say a word up front about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Commencing.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,083 views

    The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way.

    The commencing. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 10/15/03 The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way. Verse 14 tells us Peter standing, preached to the multitudes in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Happy Birthday, Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,892 views

    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

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Designed And Conceived In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    A study on the New Testament Church.

    Many have dismissed the church as being outdated and irrelevant. The world says that there are many groups or organizations that you can belong to, that they believe are serving the world’s needs much more effectively. You can explain the church’s worship and be told that you can worship alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,087 views

    This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

    What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed