Sermons on Acts 1:5:

"It's Time To Stop Staring At The Clouds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2012

A sermon about the Ascension.

“It’s Time to Stop Staring at the Clouds” Acts 1:1-11 The two men in white robes asked the disciples kind of a strange question, did they not: “why are you standing here looking toward heaven?” But, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Half A Verse Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 18, 2012

Just half a verse in Acts 1:1-12 describes Jesus being taken into heaven. What’s in the other 11 1/2 verses?

Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Perfection Isn't Optional Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 25, 2011

We must be perfect to enter Heaven

Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven, why didn’t He stay here on earth for ever? Wouldn’t it have been easier for us to be certain about our Christian faith if He had, if we could see Him and ask Him all those difficult questions that keep on cropping up about how to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012

Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

- What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Baton Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 21, 2009

Expanding our understanding of the Kingdom, Embracing our call to be a Witness, and, Encountering the power of the Spirit.

Pre-Reading Introduction Before we come to our reading, a brief word of introduction. Three things: 1. It’s always good to bear in mind that the book of Acts is a sequel – it’s part 2. Luke first wrote the Gospel that bears his name. 2. In Acts 1:1, Luke says in his Gospel he wrote about what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses For Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We care called to be witnesses for Christ. What does that mean? How are we to serve as His witnesses in the world?

1. The Book of Acts May 24th, 2009 Witnesses for Christ When I was growing up I was not exactly what you would call a Bible scholar. In fact until I went to college I really didn’t know much about it at all. I had many opinions that I would support with Biblical texts taken horribly out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered To Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Revival-The Praying Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

It takes prayer to get the power for real revival.

Several days ago I was walking and thinking about the pain of so many people. addiction-divorce-joblessness-financial difficulties and even some are homeless At that time I knew of two different families with no income and about to be evicted. The stress, depression and pain are everywhere. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008

God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of A Conquering Church

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008

The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The thought and desire to be a difference-maker is hardwired into us by our Creator. God wants us to make a difference wherever we are. That’s why, when we do, there is such a huge payoff.

Hey, have you ever just kind of stopped and thought or had the thought go through your mind...I wonder if my life really makes a difference? I wonder if what I do really matters. You know, usually it’s on a birthday that we have those thoughts, isn’t it? Like when you turn the big 3-0, or 4-0, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2012

The correct 1) Message (Acts 1:1-2), 2) Manifestation (Acts 1:3), 3) Might (Acts 1:4-5, 8a), 4) Mystery (Acts 1:6-7), 5) Mission (Acts 1:8b), and 6) Motive (Acts 1:9-11).

As school ends, and summer begins, it means that kids have a change of pace. Instead of day to day studies and supervision, there tends to be more unscheduled time in new locations. If those new locations include a summer camp, it gives a testing opportunity to see if those lessons made a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Lord’s Provision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2012

Our knowledge comes from experience and it is very limited, but Jesus’ knowledge is unlimited, and He could see into the future. He knew that in the future, when His disciples began to preach the gospel, that they would encounter hardships and persecutio

The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Introduction Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. I can relate to that, because I think that I may know my wife so well that I anticipate her problems; and at times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist