Sermons on Acts 1:12:

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Olivet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The Mount of Olives was important to Jesus. It is a place of praise, a place of rest, a place of communion, a place of surrender, a place of blessing, and a place of retreat – things important to both Christ and believers today.

I’ve entitled our message today “Lessons from Olivet,” and I wish to begin by reading Luke 22:39, which is our focal verse. This verse says, “Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.” This morning, I feel led to preach a message about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38, Luke 21:37-38, Matthew 26:26-39, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Power For The Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

Sermon 1 in series through the book of Acts

Power For The Mission Acts 1:1-14 This morning we begin a brand new expositional sermon series in the Book of Acts I've entitled "The Church on Mission." But in addition to that, this is also the vision message for 2015 for our church. If you've been here any period of time at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Catching Flies Or Men?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN MEN!

Intro: Today Lord willing I want address an issue that is becoming a popular trend among Christians not to do and that is WITNESSING. We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

The End Times

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 3, 2015

Q & A-THE END TIMES Based on a question in an email that I received. And then I gave my answer.

Q & A: Q. What’s all the fuss about? Why are some Christians giving so much attention to the end times? There seems to be so many different theories about it. And of course, everyone thinks his or her theory is right. Where did these theories come from? It is all very confusing to me. A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Week After Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014

Three Things the Early Church Did following the Resurrection

“The Week After Easter” April 27, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The After Easter Experience

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2014

Between the Resurrection and the Ascension Jesus shared about three things - The end times, the Holy Spirit and our purpose.

“After Easter Experience” May 4, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Ascension 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2014

Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after His ministry on earth was through. This is kind of a forgotten or at least overlooked event in the story of salvation. Let's not forget ...

This past Thursday was Ascension Day. The 40th day after the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Acts 1:1-13a “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015

The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Heavenly Language

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 30, 2015

The proper uses of speaking in an unknown (to the speaker) language, both in private, and in public settings.

Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Great Joy Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 16, 2015

What is the DNA of the true church?

With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Same Jesus Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Nov 10, 2014

Ascension of Jesus. This SAME Jesus will return!

TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: During WWII the Japanese overran the Philippines, and on March 11, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship, and ran a Japanese blockade. When he arrived in Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I came through and I shall return." On ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 17, 2024

We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now?

“Moving Forward” Acts 1:12-14 We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now? Wayne Logan (a preacher friend) said to me once, “I’m going to do what I know to do until I know what to do.” There are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Was The Real Reason For Palm Sunday? And The Donkey’s Special Part! A Palm Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024

How does the donkey feature in the Palm Sunday account? Its story is interesting. We look at the prophetic Psalm 118; the entry Jesus made into Jerusalem; Isaac; and how that connects with His yet future Jerusalem entry at the Second Coming when He rides on the white horse not a donkey.

WHAT WAS THE REAL REASON FOR PALM SUNDAY? AND THE DONKEY’S SPECIAL PART! A PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE Welcome again to all of you and we have a message today that shares some wonderful passages of scripture for this event known as Palm Sunday. The reason for Palm Sunday separates into four sections ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-20, Psalm 118:22-23, Matthew 21:42, Ephesians 2:20, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 118:26, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 1:3, Genesis 22:1, Genesis 22:3, Genesis 22:5-6, Hebrews 11:17-19, Acts 1:9-12, Zechariah 14:2-4, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 19:19-21, Zechariah 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational