Sermons on Acts 1:13:

The First Great Revival Of The Church

Contributed by David Carter on Feb 16, 2001

Revival

THE FIRST GREAT REVIVAL OF THE CHURCH Text: Acts 1: 12-15; 2: 41-47 WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A Revival is an awaking of God’s People, which cause them to become active for God! "Vive means life, and Re means again" (Revival to life not Resurrection from the dead!) Hosea 10:12 - "Break up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God...i Have A Problem"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002

Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

"God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Time To Wait

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is It Important To Fellowship With Godly Associates?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers.

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Mutual encouragement provided them with the necessary incentives to stay obedient, loving and committed to our Lord. They assembled together in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 9, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Accord

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001

Four ways we can be in one accord with each other.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: ONE ACCORD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

They Went Up

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 17, 2002

Not everybody that comes in goes up, Find out who they are and whether or not you want to be in that crowd

Acts 1:12-13 Lu 24:49 Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from on high. Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples, Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you,....... Acts 1:9-11 As Jesus ascends into heaven his disciples stand watching his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002

The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Replacing Judas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the third in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Replacing Judas” Acts 1:12-26 5.6.07 Curtis had for me a great remark this week; I had emailed the leaders and asked them for an opinion on today’s passage, and he emailed me back his, and then had something interesting to say about the disciples, something he’d been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promise Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Before the followers of Christ could be His witnesses, they needed the power of the Spirit.

Author: Luke He was a MEDICAL DOCTOR: "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). He was a COMPANION OF PAUL: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. 4:11). He was a GENTILE. The Book of Acts is really a SEQUEL to the Gospel of Luke. "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus of all that Jesus BEGAN both to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Until God Fixes Things

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Sermon for Ascension Sunday

Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004

Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Just Stand There Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2004

One of the greatest temptations for Christians is to "just stand around" and watch others do things for God. This sermon got a great response from many in the audience.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s there was a group of believers known as the Millerites, who were led by a man named William Miller – a Baptist preacher who had predicted (in 1831) that about 12 years later - sometime between March of 1842 and March of 1843 - Jesus would come …. His announcement caught the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ