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  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    God's Priorities For The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Rewards Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,947 views

    When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

    There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 2 One To Strive For Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    To challenge disciples to make becoming mighty in the scriptures a legacy they leave behind.

    Title: Legends and Legacies: Part 2 One to Strive For Part 1 – Matthew 26.6-13; Part 3 – Luke 2.25-32; Part 4 - Hosea 3.1-3 Text: Acts 18.22-28 Time: August 17, 2008 Asbury UMC [TITLE SLIDE] Friday night my family and I were glued to the TV as we watched Michael Phelps win his seventh gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Supernatural #10: Last Days Prophetic Ministry Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    God is raising up the last days prophetic generation that Joel prophesied about. He wants us to become a prophetic people who hear His voice, and proclaim His living word to others. When we do this, people will be encouraged, comforted, and set free

    SUPERNATURAL #10: LAST DAYS PROPHETIC MINISTRY INTRO TO TOPIC: Today is our tenth week in our Supernatural Series in the Book of Acts. OPENING TEXT: “16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ’And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Starting Off Well Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 31, 2008
     | 4,208 views

    The Lord slowly moved Saul from enemy of the gospel to Paul, a full-fledged missionary with a message to the Gentiles. How does God move us out into ministry for Him? Learn some lessons from Paul and Barnabas.

    As we’ve talked about through our study in the book of Acts, this is the story of the resurrected Jesus, working through his body to bring the gospel into the world. As the effort grows, so the attacks of Satan to thwart it morph and change. It’s like the enemy is trying to find a loophole that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,039 views

    What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

    Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It's Of God...

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    If you are curious about spiritual manifestations, the Bible gives us examples of them.

    If it’s of God... Acts 5:38-39 The setting of the text is at a time of great excitement in the life of the church and the disciples. Pentecostal power had recently exploded on the 120 in the upper room, and thousand’s of folks had been getting saved on a daily basis. Sick people were being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Empowered Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,473 views

    Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about.

    THE EMPOWERED CHURCH Acts 2:1-7 Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about. Grant it so that the church, particularly the Black Church had its part in our history. It was the Black Church that helped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Of Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,981 views

    We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not.

    THE EVIDENCE OF BEING BORN AGAIN Acts 4:13-22 We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not. We live in a world of false pretenses, and in the church false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost Power

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 23, 2015
     | 7,278 views

    How we can harness the Power of the Holy Spirit and reach out to the world as the hands and feet of Christ

    Acts 2: 1-4, Narrate 5-14 then read (14 – 21) Today is Pentecost Sunday , The Birthday of the Church, The scripture today tells of an exciting time , strange things are happening, Tongues of fire touching people, folks speaking in unknown languages, power is being poured out and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gentile Pentecost

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,551 views

    Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for today?

    The Gentile Pentecost Acts 10:42-46 Some time earlier in Jerusalem at the Temple an extraordinary event had happened. The believers in Jesus were gathered together in an upper room, probably called Solomon’s Porch to attend to the morning prayer and sacrifice which occurred every day at 9AM. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,536 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tell Your Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,889 views

    In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Text Message From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2024
     | 1,304 views

    Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go right!”

    Text Message from Heaven Text: Acts 16:6-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Is God's Power That Saves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,648 views

    God's power to save is: divine direction, gospel preaching, and baptismal washing.

    IT IS GOD’S POWER THAT SAVES (Outline) January 8, 2023 – Epiphany 1 – ACTS 8:26-39 INTRO: Our eternal salvation completely rests with the divine authority of God. Only the Lord God of Armies possesses the perfect power to save sinners. We are saved by grace. Not by works. So that no one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran