Sermons on Acts 1:11:

The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14, John 21:20, John 20:17, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4, John 14:16-18, John 16:6-7, Amos 9:13-15, Acts 1:6, Acts 1:9, Acts 1:10, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:32-34, Hebrews 8:1, Acts 7:55-56, Ephesians 4:7-13, Luke 23:42-43, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Luke 9:51, Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 14:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension And Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

The ascension and promised second coming of Christ anchor our faith and ignite our hope. As we await His return, may we be found faithful, serving Him wholeheartedly, and proclaiming His gospel.

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension and Second Coming of Christ Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths surrounding the ascension of Jesus Christ and the anticipation of His glorious second coming. These events shape our understanding of redemption, hope, and our role as faithful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Ascension Calls Us”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 19, 2020

Today the text empowers us to a great call not to give up, this thing is on us, to pardoner with Jesus , to know it now time, Ascension calls us to pray, and to have faith that works.

Acts 1:6-14 “Ascension Calls Us” 1. Ascension Calls us “Don’t Give Up” • The days prior to Jesus' murder had been brutal for them. • They had scattered and hid out they had much confusion • Perhaps thought the last three years was a mess or was it • One thought they had What are we to do? He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Methodist

Ascension Day

Contributed by Andrew Hart on May 20, 2020

A neglected holiday,but a critical one

Ascension Day Ascension Day reminds me of Kevin McCallister of Home Alone fame. You remember Kevin, aka Macaulay Culkin ,right? The whole family was rushing around to go to Paris for Christmas, and in the confusion, Kevin was overlooked and left home alone. While we make a big deal of days ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Ten Facts About Baptism With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on May 20, 2020

This is a short sermon that outlines some important facts about Baptism with the Holy Spirit. I pray you are blessed by it.

The period between the resurrection and Pentecost is a period of spiritual intensity. It requires an intense spiritual response from us. For us Christians, that intensity does not come from ourselves for we can of ourselves do nothing. We need to depend on the Lord and avail ourselves for Him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"in The Meantime..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2020

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“In the Meantime…” Acts 1:1-14 A Tribal Chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy mountain and return with a the most precious gift you can find.” The first brought back a huge gold nugget. The second brought back a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Tell You Story

Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 22, 2020

We all have a story.. We all have good news to share… Now, let’s get out there and tell it. Tell it for the world to hear.

Tell Your Story Acts 1:6-14 Some years ago, a commuter on the Long Island Railroad was known to every regular patron on the five o'clock local. He was a well-dressed, soft-spoken young man. Every evening after the train left the subway he would rise and go to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020

If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020

Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forget!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 25, 2020

A sermon based on Acts 1:1-11 to challenge the listeners to remember important truths about the Gospel.

“NEVER FORGET!” Acts 1:1-11 FBCF – 5/24/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you a forgetful person? - Someone once said, “I’m so forgetful & can hide my own Easter eggs.” Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease. - Sometimes, you & I suffer from spiritual Alzheimer’s - May remember some of the things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Acts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

This is Luke's introduction of the gospel to his friend

Acts 1: 1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension And Pentecost 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

In this sermon the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and Pentecost are intertwined in an attempt to reveal the full working of the Holy Trinity in the plan of salvation. Next Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, will be a follow up from the perspective of the birth of the Church.

Ascension And Pentecost 2020 - Acts 1:1-14 (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today we will be reading from Acts 1:1-14 This Thursday was a holiday. Well, actually NOT a holiday but the remembrance of a Holy Day. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Peter 3:8, John 3:16-18, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 5:17, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Timothy 2:5, Acts 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Numbers 27:18, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Exodus 23:16, Acts 1:11-13, Acts 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ascension Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

In Christianity, the bodily rising of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection.

Reflection Today, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christianity, the bodily rising of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection. In many dioceses, the Feast of The Ascension of the Lord, which is really on Thursday of the 6th week of Easter, has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38