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  • Greg Nance avatar

    We Have A Job To Do Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    Jesus left this world to prepare a place for us. He left us with marching orders that keep us busy till he returns. Luke’s inspired message of Acts reminds us of our task and our strength in Christ.

    Acts 1:1-11 We have a job to do. Scott Bayles, from the Church of Christ at Freeport Illinois said something like this: The average Christian in America has heard over 4000 sermons, sung over 20,000 songs, participated in over 8000 public prayers… and converted zero sinners to Christ. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Heal The Painful Wounds Inflicted By A Friend (Acts - Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    How to survive being betrayed...

    How to heal the painful hurts inflicted by a friend Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 2 Pastor Jeff Christopherson January 19, 2003 Acts 1:12-26 HOW TO SURVIVE BEING BETRAYED: I. Be aware of the potential internal damage: 1. Being betrayed will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Moves

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,904 views

    How the Holy Spirit moves in the church.

    How the Holy Spirit Moves By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 The first mentioned of the Holy Spirit of the bible says, “The Spirit of God moved” 1. The Spirit of God moves where there is unity a. Acts 1:4 “Gathering them together…” b. Acts 1:14 “These all with one mind …” c. Acts 2:1 “When the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Having A Witnessing Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    Sermon in the Sseries Let’s Be Jesus Friends

    Series: Let’s Be Jesus Friends Sermon 2: Having a Witnessing Lifestyle Acts 1:1-26 The Great Commission applies to our lifestyle. We are a people are always on the go. The average family moves once every five years. We are also on the god on a day-to-day basis. We who know Jesus are citizens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 34,112 views

    How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

    “Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

    As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Beehler avatar

    There's No Such Thing As Luck

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

    There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reasons For Disqualification For Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

    Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,260 views

    Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

    WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    We spend so much time preparing in life for many different things. Sports, getting dressed, going to bed, school, etc. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the disciples went back to Jerusalem to prepare for the coming of the Spirit. Why don’t we prepare to be

    As we left the disciples last week, they had spent their last moments with Jesus before he ascended to Heaven. As they watched him disappear in a cloud, they stood there and strained to see where Jesus went, trying to figure out exactly what was happening. Suddenly, two angels interrupted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Begining Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,996 views

    Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

    We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Filling The Gaps Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,546 views

    This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

    FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    The disciples were faced with quite a dilemna. Leader gone, huge task, uncertainty filling their hearts. What should they do?

    Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Intro: Have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? Walking along and see this… PP Roller coaster pictures. 1. we have a choice as to what is going to grip us; the fear or the anticipation 2. saw last week that Jesus’ disciples given a huge task. 3. they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free