Sermons on Acts 1:15:

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Matthias And Our Witness To A Culture Of Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2019

Our mission, through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and through a constant witness to the Truth of Jesus Christ, is to share the love of God with as many as we can, so that we will all be together in eternity at the awesome banquet of the Lamb of God.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Easter 2019 St. Matthias Today we remember the outcome of one of the great human tragedies–the treason and suicide of the apostle Judas. Now we don’t know from the magisterium what happened to Judas after he died. Did he have a moment of clarity that caused him to repent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

Who Disqualifies You

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 2, 2019

You are worth it

Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, "Are there any Presbyterians here?" "Yes!", came the answer. Then he asked, "Are there any Baptists? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decision Making And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2019

We must pray and plan, as we trust God's providence. When we obey, pray and stay, God will make a way.

Decision Making and the Will of God Acts 1:12-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 28-29, 2019 Play WHBF Story About Ruth Darr Ruth has been a member here for about six years and has invited many people to gather with her. I can think of at least 5 people at Edgewood today because of her. Shortly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Battle Buddy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 29, 2019

You do not enter into spiritual warfare alone.

The Holy Spirit is your battle buddy. He has your six. He has your flank. He is your point man. He is your FAO as He sees the movements and troop strength of your enemy long before you do. He is your air support. Your prayer is the call for air support and He will drop His napalm upon your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2019 - At Just The Right Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019

Why was the time of the Roman Empire "just the right time" or "the fullness of time" for Jesus to come into the world for our salvation?

Advent 2019 – At Just The Right Time Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Romans 5:6, Micah 5:2, John 1:46, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 8:1, Acts 8:4, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Just For Today

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we must wait for God's plan for us

There are a lot of people who simply seem unable to live without excitement, without stimulation. Whether it comes from pleasure - or from crisis - they thrive on activity, on chaos, confusion – on dealing with problems - on adrenalin – on constant drama – in fact, we sometimes call them ‘drama ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Episcopal

Positioning For Power, Acts 1:1-26

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 11, 2016

This message examines the preparation and provision of power to the church and believers by our Saviour in order for us to carry out the Great Commission.

Positioning for Power Acts 1: 1-26 Introduction There is a lot of talk about ‘power’, ‘signs and wonders’ and ‘Pentecost’. Often today the church fall into going into one of two extremes – it either looks for ‘power encounters’ or it so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018

The church is waiting on the Holy Spirit

Lessons From The Early Church Preparation For Power Acts 1:12-26 Last week we started in a series called “Lessons From The Early Church” Jesus had told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem and that they would be receiving the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. God and Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat In The Upper Room

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 15, 2020

For three years, Judas was a disciple and an apostle of the Lord Jesus, but in the end he betrayed the Messiah. Judas would no longer occupy a seat among the twelve; his seat is declared vacant.

THE EMPTY SEAT IN THE UPPER ROOM "15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Who Would Betray Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2021

Let's try to enter into the mind of Judas Iscariot, and learn something about ourselves

And Who Would Betray Him Of all the men and women who followed Jesus during his active ministry on earth, one is a total enigma. He was one of the twelve apostles. He was the treasurer of the group, so he was educated to some extent. The name: Judas Iscariot, son of Simon Iscariot (Jn 6: 71). In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-25, John 12:6, John 13:27

Denomination: Catholic

God Works While We Are Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

We need to know that all that goes on here is the wind up to what is getting ready to happen. This time is the bridge to get to what God is getting ready to do.

I. Their Devotion A. You will see this theme throughout the book of acts. B. Why did they pray at this time? 1. It was how Jesus taught them to do. 2. It was a natural response to their circumstances. 3. It was needful to understand the will of God. C. How did they pray? 1. Together 2. Devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church Business Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2024

As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot and had a business meeting

“Church Business” Acts 1:15-26 As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and then went a hanged himself. Vs. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

While We Wait

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 23, 2023

For each of us, waiting on the Lord is a continual, daily decision. In our hearts I hope we would pray, “God, while I wait, I will trust you and I will follow you and be faithful to you, even when the circumstances of my life are not turning out the way I planned it.

Acts 1:12-26 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying, that is, Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26