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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003
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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
     | 3,999 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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    The New Manifestation

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples at Pentecost

    The New Manifestation Acts 2:1-13 Jeff Hughes – February 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us have had something in our life that we’ve waited for. Maybe it was a job, maybe it was a raise or a promotion, and maybe it was for a child to be born. Or maybe, you were just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Aflame Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tracy Thompson avatar

    How To Have A Dynamite Church

    Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
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    Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

    Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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
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    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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    Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 20,879 views

    From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

    As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Not To Act Like A Believer

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
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    A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

    A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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

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    Christ's Credentials Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

    Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Backdraft"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

    “BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

    Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Grice's Quality Maxim Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,755 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
    based on 27 ratings
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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