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"It Wasn't Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2003

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Have we experienced Pentecost in our lives?

Acts 2:1-21 “It Wasn’t Me” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The 29th Chapter Of Acts!

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jun 6, 2003

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A sermon for Pentecost, this message seeks to lift out the expository truths of Acts 2.1-21 and apply them for contemporary life.

Introduction to the Scripture I leave our series on Mark this week for a message on Pentecost and next week for a message on FatherÕs Day. FatherÕs Day is a holiday we know about, but many of us may have no idea what Pentecost is all about much less that it could be a holiday! Last week, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost In Joel

Contributed by David Petticrew on Jun 8, 2003

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A look at the prophecies of Joel in light of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been made available to all who will repent and turn to God.

Introduction The day of Pentecost. I don’t know what your traditions have been in the past but I don’t think I’d really heard much about the day of Pentecost until I moved to the Nazarene Church. Now this might be strange considering we moved from a Pentecostal church but then again I was only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Holiness

Cuando Venga El Espiritu Santo Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 9, 2003

based on 184 ratings

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Dios nos ha hecho la promesa de bautizarnos con el Espíritu Santo. Siendo entonces que esta promesa también es para nosotros hoy, ¿cómo será cuando venga sobre nosotros el Espíritu Santo? Cuando el Espíritu Santo venga sobre nosotros lo hará con...

La Fiesta de las Semanas era la segunda de las tres fiestas solemnes que celebraban los judíos. Las otras dos eran la Pascua y la Fiesta de los Tabernáculos. La Fiesta de las Semanas llegó a ser conocida también como el Pentecostés ya que ocurría 50 días después de la Pascua y la razón de la ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Message For The Dried Up

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003

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When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Of Grace Explained Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

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Paul explains the gosple of grace to the church.

GALATIANS # 3 The Gospel of Grace Explained 3:1 4:31 A. Holy Spirit Is Given by Faith, Not by Works 3:1 5 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Part 6 - Shoes Of Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004

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Part 6 of the Spiritual Warfare Series on the whole armor of God.

The Whole Armor of God Series Part 6 – The Shoes of Preparedness SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:15 “15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” PRAYER SHOES SLIDE King James states, “And your feet shod” (Strong’s #5265) hupŏdĕô – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Bible Church

When We Don't Know What To Pray...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 14, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Message offering encouragement when we are at a loss for words in prayer.

When We Don’t Know What to Pray... Romans 8:26-27 November 13, 2004 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know how to pray? Something’s going on, and you don’t know what to ask God? You think that maybe you should pray for one thing, but then you think it should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Compare Babel's Babblers With Pentecost's Polyglots

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Compare Babel’s Babblers with Pentecost’s Polyglots 1) Sin divided the united at Babel 2) The Spirit united the divided at Pentecost

Are you a polyglot? Would you like to become a polyglot? Mrs. J is a polyglot. Chuck is a polyglot. I think Jordan and Vanessa are well on their way to becoming polyglots too. It may sound like some sort of insect or disease but a polyglot is someone who has the ability to speak several languages. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 10 - Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Part 10 of the Spiritual warfare - whole armor of God series. Focusing on the power and importance of praying in the Spirit and how it is vital to the armor of God.

Spiritual Warfare – The Whole Armor of God Praying in the Spirit on all occasions (Part 10) † Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Bible Church

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

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Four things that happened when the fire fell

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Established, Anointed And Sealed

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 28, 2004

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This outline sets forth three defining characteristics of the true child of God.

ESTABLISHED, ANOINTED AND SEALED “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” II Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV) ESTABLISHED: “made firm or stable”; “set on a firm basis” Paul challenged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

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The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Past Present Future

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 2, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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A Sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 Revelation 21:9-11 "Past, Present, Future" Sometime ago, we were driving in the car as it was raining. Sara watched the rain fall on the front windshield and watched as the force of the wind drove the rain drops together, then forcing them up to the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31, Revelation 21:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Need To Start Growing Deep

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001

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God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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