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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Ephesian Pentecost

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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    Pentecost has a way of catching up with people.

    AN EPHESIAN PENTECOST. Acts 19:1-7. 1. APOLLOS. Apollos was well taught in the Scriptures, and he was “accurately” teaching the things concerning the Lord - but Apollos knew only the baptism of John. When Aquila and Priscilla perceived the deficiency in his teaching in Ephesus, they drew him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost Sunday - Being Filled

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 30, 2020
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    A simple message for Pentecost Sunday and being filled with the Spirit

    Title: Celebrating Pentecost Theme: To show the importance and power of Pentecost Text: Acts 2 Introduction I wanted to share with you the message of Pentecost from Acts 2 as we commemorate Pentecost Sunday. I believe this a important event for the New Testament church. This is key to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The "Normal" Church

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003
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    "Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

    INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mighty Baptism!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 9, 2011
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    It is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that gives us the power to carry out His will in our lives.

    Text: Acts 19: 1-7 (King James Version) “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
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    Paul goes to Athens

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 7,925 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025
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    WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

    Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace To Give

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2018
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     | 6,168 views

    The spontaneous voluntary sharing of the early church.

    GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to be ‘together, and had all things in common, sold their possessions and goods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 18,438 views

    The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

    THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of Cornelius – The First Gentile Convert Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
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    Cornelius' story is a powerful example of God's love for all people. His faith, devotion, and obedience led to his salvation and played a crucial role in the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CORNELIUS – THE FIRST GENTILE CONVERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:1-48 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Happens When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,189 views

    When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Intention Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
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    In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

    “The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,212 views

    This was the first great revival.

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST. Acts 2. The feast of Pentecost was held at the end of the wheat harvest, fifty days after the Passover. It was also used as a commemoration of the giving of the law, fifty days after the Exodus. As the disciples continued to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within The Gates

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Introduction To The Disciplines

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,367 views

    How the disciplines of the Christian faith can impact you as an individual and your church’s outreach.

    AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCIPLINES Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse and Theme: “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:47) 1. Real church growth: From the outside in. (Acts 2:1-41) A. The apostles received ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ