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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "can I Get A Witness?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2023
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    A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

    “Can I Get a Witness?” Acts 1:1-11 The two men dressed in white asked a strange question: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Think about it, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look up? And then they added, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pentecost Part 1 Of 2 - Ascension Day

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 30, 2023
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    Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. HE had to leave so that HE could come to us, as SPIRIT FILLED believers, and one day return to take us in that same way. Question is, are you Ready?

    2023.05.21 Sermon. Ascension Day. Part 1 of 2 for Pentecost William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:50-53; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; 1 Peter 1:3-9 BIG IDEA: Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Don't Look Like Your Picture!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2022
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    The first church was powerful for the cause of Christ. When we match the present churches to that earliest congregation, we are often compelled to confess that we don't look like we are their descendants. It is past time for us to take steps to correct this situation.

    “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (1 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    Today we want to start a series of sermons on the book of Acts.

    The church that wants to please the Lord needs to look frequently into the pages of this marvelous, exciting book! The Lord promised that the “Gates of hell” should not prevail against His church, and the Book of Acts reveals that to be true. Illus: J. B. Phillips says this about those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Dr. Luke Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2022
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    From Dr. Luke we learn to be faithful and resourceful in all we do to build the Kingdom of God.

    THE STORY OF DR. LUKE Text: Col. 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-4, 2 Tim. 4:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When our daughter-in-law, Emily, graduated from nursing school I told her, “Welcome to the family business!” You see, my mother was head nurse in the nursery at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Unstuck

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 7, 2022
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    A message from the Ascension of Jesus. The disciples stood gazing at Jesus. They were stuck

    Title: Don’t Get Stuck Theme: Text: Acts 1:1 - 11 Opening Scripture Act 1:1-11 The former account I made, O Theophilus (the same person Luke wrote to. Luke and Acts are companion books. There was unfinished business at the end of Luke and so Acts steps in. That is why we call this book the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Acts: The First Thirty Years”..... Easter Monday - Creative Waiting Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2022
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    Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? They thought Jesus was going to replace the Roman Empire with a new Empire for Israel.. They just didn't get it. It took 40 days of explanation and the Holy Spirit. .

    In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2022 Text: Acts 1:3 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts: The First Thirty Years” Easter Monday - Creative Waiting • Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? • The book of Acts is a letter written by Luke to a friend named ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022
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    When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

    Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parousia Protocols

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 22, 2022
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    What is the sequence of events that will set in motion at the second coming?

    “The Parousia Protocols” Acts 1:1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "keep Crying Kids You're Almost There" Revised Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2022
     | 2,458 views

    This is an updated version of an Ascension Sunday sermon I wrote a number of years ago.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” If you ever drove on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina back in the 1990’s you most likely remember a strange and funny kind of place named, “South of the Border.” And about 80 or 90 miles before you got there, billboard ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Catastrophe Happens, What Next?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2022
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    No external law can fix a problem that comes from deep within a twisted mind and heart.

    Ascension 2022 I polished up my Ascension Day homily last Sunday. Then I tore it up on Tuesday afternoon. Senseless, mindless murder down the road in Uvalde, a place many of us have visited or lived. When catastrophe happens anywhere in the world, don’t we all grieve, and ask “Lord, WHY?” “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Go! And Believe The Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025
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     | 2,558 views

    Resurrection Sunday is glorious—but what about the Monday after? What happens in the hearts of disciples once the shouts of “He is risen!” fade into the quiet reality of daily life?

    Go! And Believe the Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 John 20:19–29 (NLT): 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Convincing Proofs!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2025
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    He lingered long enough to prove to them that He was alive!

    Acts 1:3” After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” SUFFERINGS: Look at the above scripture, it starts with talking about the suffering of Jesus, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

    Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025
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    Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

    Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 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 was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ascension Day (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 818 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 68:1-6, Daniel 7:13-14, Acts 1:1-11, Mark 16:14-20, Luke 24:44-53. A). RISE UP, LORD. Psalm 68:1-6. PSALM 68:1. Whenever the ark of the LORD set forward, perhaps even as the priests lifted the ark onto their shoulders, Moses would say ‘Rise up, LORD, and let them that hate thee flee ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational