Sermons on Acts 1:7:

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The New Experience

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jan 14, 2003

The disciples of Christ are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit.

The New Experience Acts 1:5-8 I. Introduction a. The Holy Spirit is necessary in our Christian walk. He is the power source that drives us in our daily walk. It’s also the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sins, and it is Him that draws unbelievers to Christ. One of the main rules of Scuba ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overview Of Acts Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 19, 2002

Acts- the ’acts’ of who? ‘The continuing Acts of Jesus, to the glory of the Father, by the power of the HS, through Christians… to the end of the earth”

Acts overview Acts 1:1-11 WBC 21/4/2 am ACTS Such an important book! Without it wouldn’t know: - who Paul is (or that once called Saul). His background - background of many of the churches that our epistles are written to - how they came into being - Galatian, Ephesian, Philppian churches. Those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Off!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2002

A look at the Ascension of Christ and its relevance to our lives today.

Lift Off! Acts 1:1-11 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 these men and gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Let God Be God In Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White Luke is the author of both the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, the only evangelist to write a two-volume work. He delineates three periods of salvation history: 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by T Marshall on Sep 1, 2002

Well receive evangelistic message preached to wide ranged age group.

Can I Get A Witness ?? ( before i get started i want to read a passage out of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 ever since i surrendered to the call to preach this has been my motto, my guideline " And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promises From The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus said, "Therefore, Go and make disciples." We can be assured that the Lord will enable, equip and empower us to do everything He asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength, authority and power.

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Receive The Spirit (Acts 1, Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

The inerrant Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit has come upon the church, the renewed Israel, to empower the gospelizing of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest part of the earth.

Outline: The chapter breaks down into three sections. The Prologue of the Physician The Promise of Pentecost The Prophecy Passes 1. The Prologue of the Physician 1:1-3 Acts 1:1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But Wait - There's More!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003

Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Luke 12:40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Promise, Possibility, & Potential Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2003

1 of 5 on the church. This message was given on Baby Dedication Day. Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None...

The Birth of God’s Family MCC Baby Day – Promise, Possibility, and Potential Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None Every child of man and every child of God is made with a promise, a possibility and a potential while not always realized is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003

Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Treasure Hunt (Part 4) -The Power Of His Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

Discover the power of His Holy Spirit in your life!

Part IV – The Power of His Spirit I. The Promise of Power A. Text: Acts 1:4-8 B. First of all, this book is called “The Acts” because it lists the “acts” of the apostles. You’ll notice in reading this book that the only act the Jesus performs is that of ascending unto heaven. Therefore, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8