Sermons on Acts 1:5:

Departure

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008

Examaining the departure of Jesus Christ from this earth, I look at the four P’s of His departure.

Departure! Acts 1:1-11 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach Acts 1:1 Theophilus= A Christian to whom Luke addressed the books of Luke and Acts. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Doing God's Will

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008

So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that god has for us. We must rely on the power that God hs given us.

Doing God’s Will Acts 1: 4-26 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Adhere to God’s Precepts We need to listen to God. So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that God has for us. On one occasion, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-26

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Responsibility Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008

Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.

Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into The City! Our City!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We must follow Jesus’ call to go into our community and make disciples.

Acts 1:1-11 August 12, 2007 ACTS 1:1-9 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 After his suffering, he showed himself to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Responsibility Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008

God has entrusted the fulfilling of His mission to us, while providing for us all we need in order to accomplish the mission. Will we accept the responsibility, be faithful to the task?

-Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tienes Poder Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 19, 2008

Ni por ti, ni por mí, sino sólo por el poder de Dios

Tienes el Poder Intro: Uno de mis profesores en el seminario nos platicaba una anécdota de su juventud. Nos relataba que cuando estaba en la preparatoria los jóvenes llevaban sus automóviles a la escuela. Algo que hacían con frecuencia era calificar a todos los carros que entraban al ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Servant's Call

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 29, 2008

What can a servant (deacon) do that benefits the church?

A Servant’s Call (Deacon Ordination) Acts 6:1-7 I. The Need for Service (v. 1-2, 4) a. The church family has needs (v. 1) b. The pastors cannot forsake their call to study and pray (v. 2, 4) II. The Qualifications for Service (v. 3-5) a. Reputable righteousness (v. 3; Proverbs 3:3-4) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unhindered Gospel In The Hindered Church Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

I wrote this sermon to preach in a church where the pastor had just died on Wednesday night before. God wanted to demonstrate how His timing and His power is more important than the humans in charge.

The Unhindered Gospel in the Hindered Church A 20th century philosopher, Gamaliel Bradford, once said that “Life is hope triumphing over experience.” In those words, he summed up 20th century optimism. He implied that humanity would learn from its experience and improve. His hope was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

Men As Witnesses Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009

Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the places where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

“Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Men As Witnesses Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009

Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the place where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

“Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008

God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of A Conquering Church

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008

The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, and all of a sud

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing Acts 1:4-11 How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11