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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Week After Easter"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,820 views

    Three Things the Early Church Did following the Resurrection

    “The Week After Easter” April 27, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Travelling With The Apostle Paul - Silas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,582 views

    Travelling with the Apostle Paul - Silas - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Silas the Leader. (2). Silas the Missionary. (3). Silas the Prisoner. SERMON BODY Readings: • Acts chapter 15 verses 22-40 • Acts chapter 16 verses 16-40. • 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 19 • 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 12 • 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 1 • 2 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be Bold For Christ

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,239 views

    We need to be bold for Christ and His Church!

    AW Tozer said, “The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather they will say, "This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may!" How many times have you had the chance to witness to someone about Christ and failed to do so because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Importance Of Explaining The Scripture. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 13, 2021
     | 2,045 views

    (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: in case you are wondering: a mistake was made and the passage I was given to speak on does not truly match the title of the talk!

    Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 26-32. SERMON OUTLINE: Meet the Cast: (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. (2). King Agrippa. (3). The Apostle Paul. Meet the Need: (1). “It is the Bible that gives our message its content” (vs 26&27). (2). “It is the Bible that gives our message its ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The God Of Destiny

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    Explores God’s perspective on the launching of a new church.

    DATE: June 14, 1998 TEXT: Acts 17:24-31 THEME: "The God of Destiny" INTRODUCTION Background - Paul at Athens. BODY I. WHAT IS DESTINY A. Destine - to determine beforehand. B. Predestine - to limit or mark out beforehand; to design definitely beforehand. C. To be like Christ (v. 10-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Different Gates

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    God moves in the hearts of men in many different ways. Consider some "gates" in the new birth experience.

    DIFFERENT GATES "And it came about that as he journeyed, he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ’Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ And he said, ’Who art Thou, Lord?’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Devoted To The Word Series

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007
     | 3,850 views

    Becoming a community that is used by God.

    Title: Traits of a History Making Community Text: Acts 2: 42- 47 42 And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Baptism At Pentecost

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    Reflections on baptism

    AF 11-05-08 The Day of Pentecost Story: Three ladies held a bible study on the book of Malachi and in Chapter 3 they read this about God 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. They were puzzled about the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,879 views

    Praising God brings God’s presence into the here and now. Find out how.

    Title: The Power of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-31 Take-off 1. Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Today we want to talk about the third key where we can use our God-given authority to experience the reality of the kingdom of God – The Power of Praise! 2. Our text today shows us that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is This Ship Heading

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on May 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,627 views

    Paul's journeys were met with opposition. What makes us unique

    5 May 2019 WHERE IS THIS SHIP HEADING? Key Scripture: Acts 27:14-24 (NKJV) 14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul’s Ministry In Corinth Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2024
     | 856 views

    Consider this: if God would protect Paul as we see in Corinth, what could He do for you? Maybe we just need to get out of our own way and let God be God? Could we just submit to Him and share what He has told us?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 27 Paul’s Ministry in Corinth Acts 18:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we explored and unpacked the have work to do: • 1st: We must be sure that we have chosen Christ • 2nd: Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Extraordinary Promise! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    God fulfilled His promise in Jesus and He is ours for the asking.

    God’s Extraordinary Promise! Acts 13:13-41 Intro: As we look at this speech or sermon that Paul gave to the people of Antioch in Pisidia, we find that a theme becomes quite clear. Paul relates to his Jewish and Gentile listeners that God has fulfilled His promise. One might ask, “Which promise are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Foul Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,457 views

    The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

    “March Madness” Pt. 1 – Foul Truth I. Introduction Welcome to my favorite time of the year. If you don’t know I am a basketball fanatic. After I watch a game live. I go home and watch a game on TV. Unlike football, I will watch any game of college basketball at any time. Therefore, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bound And Determined Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,648 views

    Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem, but he is bound and determined to trust God and go, even if it costs him dearly.

    “Bound & Determined” Acts 21:1-16 July 6, 2008 Two questions as we begin this morning: how do you know you are really trusting God? What do you do when the will of God involves doing something that will really cost you? I. A Desperate Plea - :1-6 READ VV. 1-3 - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free