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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Pentecost, Going For More!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 2, 2006
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    The Holy Spirit is the fulfilment unto the church until Jesus comes!

    Pentecost, Going for More! Text: Acts 19:1-6 The NKJ Bible 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From The Upper Room Onto The Streets

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 5, 2006
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    A look at the challenge of Pentecost for us as Christians today

    Introduction A few jokes to start us off! What’s the difference between a TV and a newspaper? Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV? What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What’s the difference between a “dead” Christian and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "...be Filled With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006
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    Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

    …..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006
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    Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

    Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    Many Christians are not experiencing Pentecost for a number of reasons, but perhaps the greatest reason is because they are unaware of how rich and powerful it would make their lives.

    THE POWER OF PENTECOST Last week we looked at THE PURPOSE OF PENTECOST and we found that it is much more than exciting music and a motivational message. Pentecost will certainly: • Bring to us more of God’s power to live our daily lives, • Take us to a higher place of worship, • Cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obey The Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2014
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    In this sermon, we learn that we must obey the Gospel to be saved, and we learn how to obey the Gospel.

    A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do I Believe About Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 15, 2016
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    There is a creator, He cares for me, now how do I get into a relationship with Him?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is great to be with you today! Today we are in week three of our series, WHAT DO I BELIEVE ABOUT… • WEEK 1, we examined we we believe about the concept of God, is there a God, or did everything happen by accident for no particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017
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    Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need To Get Turned Around

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jan 10, 2015
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    John the Baptist called for each of us to repent. What does that mean? How do we get turned around when we find we are on the wrong road?

    About 15 years ago, I was on my way to an orientation and open day at the seminary. I had never been to the campus before, and the freeways in California can be tricky. In this case, the 57, which I was taking, and the 60 joined together for a couple of miles before they split apart. Somehow I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing In The Stream

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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    Dave looks at the baptism of Jesus as a formative time for him, and shows how we must have a similar experience of coming to know who we are to God.

    Standing In the Stream Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 19, 2010 Matthew 3:1-17 (MSG) 1 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. 2 His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Power To Work And To Win Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,494 views

    God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

    Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Revival #2: The Fullness Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    God’s desire is that this latter day’s church would be greater in glory and power than the church was in the book of Acts. This will happen when we experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.

    REVIVAL #2: THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: Review “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). • The Lord declared that the glory of the latter church would be greater than the former. • Acts 5 – Peter’s shadow; Acts 19 - Paul’s handkerchiefs ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    The Anointing Oil Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,000 views

    Part I is the power of the anointing of God in our lives.

    TITLE: THE ANOINTING OIL TEXT: EXDOUS 30:22-26 INTRO: ILL. A young man sets sail years aho across the sea. He wakes to find that the ship is hardly moving. Asking the captain why the ship is barely moving the captain tell him that during the night they had lost the wind. "So how is it that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What If

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    What if you were willing to believe the bible?

    September 2, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: Spiritual Power Title: What If? Do you know anyone who lives in the past? I think that as a rule most people will reflect on the past and wonder what things might have been like had they made different choices. What if I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "After Pentecost - Then What?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,344 views

    After Pentecost, when the early church was filled with the Holy Spirit, they did five important things. This message directs you what those five things are after you are filled with the Holy Spirit.

    “After Pentecost - Then What?” September 1, 2007 Acts 2:1-13 After Jesus was crucified, He hung around for forty more days teaching his much loved disciples many things. John wrote about a few of the things He did, then said, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness