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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    M3 – Mobilizing Disciples 3 Acts 1:8 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019
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    The call of every Christian is to become broken bread and poured out wine to others until they are able to feed on God for themselves. O. Chambers

    M3 – MOBILIZING Disciples 1/24/16 Acts 1:8 Sunday AM A beggar boy had staked himself on a bridge in Rome w/ an old violin on which he played pitifully. The only people who gave money were those who felt sorry for him. One day a man came by who after listening asked the boy if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “small Acts Can Make A Big Splash” Series

    Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014
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    This is the third sermon in a series, "Loving People Into the Kingdom", "Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church"

    SERMON III SERMON SERIES: “Loving People into the Kingdom” “Don’t Just Go To Church Be the Church” SERMON TITLE: “Small Acts Can Make a Big Splash” OPENING COMMENTS AND REVIEW We have been preaching this month on the subject, “Loving People ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do I Do With God’s Will Acts Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016
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    Last week we looked at understanding God’s will… “God’ what do You want me to do right here right now that will honor You?”This week, once I understand God’s will, what do do with it? Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

    What do I do with God’s Will Acts 21: 14 & Romans 12:1-2 I pulled up this old Road Runner cartoon and watched as Wiley Coyote finally caught the road runner. He is standing there next to the giant sized road runner and holds up a sign that reads; “Okay, wise guys, you always wanted me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
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     | 1,653 views

    Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

    Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
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    In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

    Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022
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    Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

    Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Acts: The First Thirty Years”..... Easter Monday - Creative Waiting Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2022
     | 1,756 views

    Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? They thought Jesus was going to replace the Roman Empire with a new Empire for Israel.. They just didn't get it. It took 40 days of explanation and the Holy Spirit. .

    In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2022 Text: Acts 1:3 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts: The First Thirty Years” Easter Monday - Creative Waiting • Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? • The book of Acts is a letter written by Luke to a friend named ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Proclaim The Name Of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025
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     | 581 views

    Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus!

    Go! And Proclaim the Name of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Introduction: The Power of a Name Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Identical Twins

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 7, 2016
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    Jacob and Esau symbolize two different paths with different ends.

    Not Identical Twins Genesis 25:19-28 We begin this morning a study on the life of Jacob. Jacob is mentioned as one of a triad of personalities, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As Paul reminds us, all Scripture is profitable for doctrine and example. When Paul was saying this, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Serpent On A Pole, And A Man On A Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,322 views

    The symbolism of the serpent on the pole, and the awful reality of the Man upon the Cross.

    A SERPENT ON A POLE, AND A MAN ON A CROSS. Numbers 21:4-9. Much of the books of Exodus and Numbers tells the sad history of a people who for forty years - whilst being delivered, led, and provided for by God - made a profession of complaining. The turning point came when a pole was raised up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing The Passover Meal With Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 14,764 views

    How the elements of the Jewish Passover meal communicate powerful symbolism in the Lord's Supper.

    INTRODUCTION I spent the last week in Hong Kong with Dale Pond and Greg Smith at a very strategic international church conference. I was able to be one of the speakers and introduce the Healthy Church training. I was the small print on the program because the keynote speakers were Ravi Zacharias ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #3: Peter Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 4,592 views

    A series of character sketches through Acts - Peter.

    Acts 2:14-41 - God’s Power through God’s People #3: Peter Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. The whole book is about people who were used by God to take His message of forgiveness and grace to the world, to make a difference in people’s lives. Two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding The Ropes For The Next Generation

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,239 views

    Acts records the breathtaking story of Paul's escape from Damascus, being lowered down the city wall in a basket. This aid to a new bold believer by fellow Christians is a symbol of how the church must disciple and aid new believers, missionaries, etc.

    HOLDING THE ROPES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ACTS 9:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IDEAS OF RELIEF 1. When their car broke down in the desert, John, Paul, and Tim the Aggie decided to go their separate ways. 2. John took the radiator out of the car so he would have some water for the way. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,200 views

    Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

    Today we will be finishing our series with the third and final teaching on the Beauty of the Jewish Prayer Shawl. Though as Christians we do not use the prayer shawl there is much we can learn from it. The shawl (talit) was and is an integral part of the Jewish faith – from which our own faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    God’s Plan—'heaven Vs. Hell--A Choice That You Make'

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2020
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    God has a plan for every person by which every person interacts with God Himself.

    GOD’S PLAN JOHN 3:1-17 :1-2 :1—“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.” :2—“This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” “Nicodemus”—A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist