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  • "Diving In"

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    A Confirmation sermon about diving in to discipleship.

    TOPIC: ?Diving In? TEXT: Acts 2:47 The view from the bottom of the ladder was bad enough. As I stared up to the top, the ladder seemed to stretch a mile into the air ? up and up and up. The platform for the high dive looked a mile away. Then again, I was only 10, and small for my age. My ...read more

  • Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

    I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

  • How Can Our Church Grow

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

  • Encouragement

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 20,268 views

    We need more encouragers in our churches. What are the characteristics of an encourager and a discourager. And some Bible examples of encouragers.

    ENCOURAGE Hebrews 10:19-25 What is encouragement? - The Greek word for "encourage" may be translated as comfort, console, inquire, beg, plead, counsel, urge, challenge. We see from this that encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure, to challenge or caution. - To encourage ...read more

  • When The Church Prays Part 4

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    Today we are going to thumb through the pages of Acts and watch those 6 principles we talked about in week two come alive!

    When The Church Prays – part 4 John Maxwell writes in his book, Partners in Prayer; In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. SO in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the ...read more

  • Spiritual Refresher Course

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    A Message to Refocus on Spiritual Things

    Title: Spiritual Refresher’s Course Scripture: Acts 3:19 (AMP), "So repent - change your mind and purpose; turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing - of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air - may ...read more

  • Courage And The Christian Series

    Contributed by George Odell on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    Sermon Series on the Book of Acts, this sermon just happened to be preached on the 4th of July weekend. It deals with courage as a Christian and having courage in time of peril.

    As we go into the coming week we will be celebrating another Fourth of July here in our country. The fourth is the day we celebrate our independence from those who oppressed us so many years ago. This year I think it will have as much or more meaning than the Fourth that followed the bombing of ...read more

  • The First Christians Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

    The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

  • Being An On Mission Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.

    Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more

  • Determination To Make Christ Known Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

    Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

  • These Men Had Been With Jesus! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 12,860 views

    Seven principles for living a dynamic Christian life.

    THESE MEN HAD BEEN WITH JESUS! Acts 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION A couple of questions. Firstly: Why are so many churches nearly empty?! (ALLOW RESPONSES) Secondly: Why do so few Christians make an impact?(ALLOW RESPONSES) Someone read 1 Cor 3:1-4 What does this passage say about the questions we have ...read more

  • Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,933 views

    As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

    During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a "missions minute" at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, "How many of you are ...read more

  • It Ain't Over

    Contributed by George Smith on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    Being full of the Holy Ghost

    IT AIN’T OVER INTRO: Something happen on the Day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. ...read more

  • Aeneas And Dorcas- Principles Of Prayer For Healing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,801 views

    What (balanced) principles of prayer for healing can we get from this passage.

    Aeneas and Dorcas- Principles of prayer for healing Acts 9:32-42 WBC 7 July 2002 What can we learn from this passage about healing? - what does God have to say to US … ME - bearing in mind I’m not Peter! Well, I think we can glean some Principles of prayer for healing The first is: 1) We ...read more

  • The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 81,241 views

    Tips on how to become praying people.

    THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more