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Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 6, 2014

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Jesus is the star of the book of Acts from beginning to end, and everywhere in between. This sermon examines Jesus's opening salvos in the church era and the promise of His return and what all these things portend for the church and for us.

Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 2, 2014 TEXT: Our text will be Acts 1:1-11, so please turn in your Bibles to Acts 1. INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new preaching series through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mixed Emotions About Our Future

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

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The ascension of Christ becomes a clear example for the church on how we handle charting into the unknown with God as the Source of our strength

There is an old legend of a benevolent king who had his men place a great heavy stone on a certain roadway over which all his subjects would be forced to travel. He then hid himself to see who would try to remove the stone only to discover that no one stopped to try to remove the stone, but all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Week After Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014

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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 Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

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Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The After Easter Experience

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2014

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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

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

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The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

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The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Grows Good Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 27, 2014

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God grows good things. We have choices to make, what we will sow and what we will reap.

Devotion for The Feast – May 27, 2014 – Matthew 13:24-43 Put up your hand if you’ve ever done much gardening. I used to think that the best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ascension 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2014

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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

Where Do You Find God?

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

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Where do you go to find God? The Christian knows: You go to Jesus. But the Christian also knows that Jesus is God. And so we ask, “Where do you go to find Jesus?”

Intro Where do you go to find God? The Christian knows: You go to Jesus. But the Christian also knows that Jesus is God. And so we ask, “Where do you go to find Jesus?” And so a puzzle, a mystery, stares us straight in the eyes. If Jesus ascended into heaven--and He did as our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Has Jesus Proved Himself Alive To You? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

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An introduction sermon to the Book of Acts, it's a challenge to answer the question .... Has Jesus proved Himself to you?

Text: Acts 1:1-5 “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 the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Power Through God’s People #1: Us Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

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A series of character sketches in the book of Acts, starting with all believers like us.

Acts 1:1-11 - God’s Power through God’s People #1: Us Today we are beginning a new series. Funny enough, it’s from a book about new beginnings. Today we are beginning a series on the book of Acts, the beginnings of the new covenant, the new relations between God and mankind, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

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This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Waiting For Power

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Oct 21, 2012

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Just before Jesus took Him place in Heaven He told the disciples to wait. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power. Today, Jesus may still be telling us to wait for His power. We must take a position of prayer and patience until the Holy S

I. Background of Acts A. Written by Luke 1. Was a physician 2. Possibly cared for Paul when he was ill B. Written to Theophilus - vs. 1 1. His name means “Friend of God” or “lover of God” 2. Luke 1:3-4, Luke calls him “Most Excellent Theophilus” which is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Christ Our King Will Return

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 27, 2012

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Sermon for Christ The King Sunday The first illustration carries the theme of "urban legends" about the King of Denmark wearing a Jewish armband in WW II. True or false? When Pilate questioned Jesus he thought he was dealing with "urban legends" that

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2012 Text: Acts 1:11 Redeemer “Christ Our King Will Return” Perhaps you have heard this story. It's a great story: Many years ago, when Hitler's forces occupied Denmark, the order came that all Jews in Denmark were to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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