Sermons on Acts 1:6:

Witness: Prepares #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Witness without worship is ineffective Worship without witness is incomplete

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

A New Day Dawning

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2019

It was dark days from Good Friday to Easter - but a new day dawns

“A New Day Dawning” April 28, 2019 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 presented ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Matthew 26:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2019

The ascension of Jesus forcefully wrapped up his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples and many hundreds more. It made it glaringly obvious that Jesus came from God, is God, and was returning to God.

The Ascension - May 19, 2019 Sermon - Acts 1:1-11 [The 'memes' described below were found, and the link was active on May 17, 2019 here: https://www.boredpanda.com/famous-last-words/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic] Last words. Do you ever wonder about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post Easter Identity Crisis And Tarzan!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 27, 2019

Now what has Tarzan got to do with the Post Easter days the Saviour spent on Earth before His ascension? Well...read on...

POST EASTER “IDENTITY CRISIS” AND "TARZAN"!!! Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he dominated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10, Acts 1:6

Denomination: *other

"now What Are We Gonna Do?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2019

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Now What Are We Gonna Do?” Acts 1:1-14 In the next verse, which I didn’t read, we are told that at this point the believers were a group of folks numbering about 120. It’s not a huge mass of people. It’s just a little less than the number of people we have worshiping here on any given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Ascension 2019 And Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 2, 2019

Why is the ascension of Jesus so important to our prayer life?

Ascension Sunday 2019 - Prayer Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, John 1:14, John 13:3, 1 Corinthians 15:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:6, Ephesians 6:8, Jude 1:20, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 1:15, Philippians 4:6, John 14:13, John 15:16, John 16:23, John 16:26, Proverbs 15:8, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ In Heaven

Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Jun 11, 2019

Jesus Christ is preparing us a place in Heaven

Today I would like to explain a sentence of the Apostol Creed: “He ascended into heaven, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father”. Let us see all the blessings of this wondrous confession. Everything that is happening here today, communion as a visible message and the sermon’s message as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Caring God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

God does not give up on us.

[Song – Call to Worship; Scripture Reading (Acts 1.6-11); Prayer 1. Acts 1.6-11 a. Last words of Jesus according to Luke b. Importance of last words—dying man to son, “Take care of your mother.” c. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." d. Red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New And Improved Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 3, 2018

When Pentecost arrived, Peter was a changed man. In this sermon, we explore what brought about the transformation.

Introduction: A. One day an Amish family visited a mall in the big city, something they had never done before. 1. The family split up into smaller groups and moved about the mall, being amazed by almost everything they saw. 2. The father and one of his sons were especially amazed by the two shiny, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-22, Acts 2:1-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Apostleship, Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 15, 2018

All we are and would be is by Grace.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: CALLED TO APOSTLESHIP, CALLED TO BE SAINTS Romans 1:1-7 King James Version (KJV) 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Called To Be Witnesses Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 27, 2017

God calls us all to be Jesus' witness to a lost and dying world. It is a command of Jesus. Will we "deliver the mail" or stash it away?

Acts 1:4–8 (NKJV) OPENING ILL: In 1994 Congress investigates the mail system after millions of undelivered letters are uncovered in Washington. During a surprise audit, the U.S. Postal Service discovered that some local managers had temporarily stashed unprocessed mail in parked trailers so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Of Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2017

Jesus came to do 2 things: save the lost and build His church. But how was He going to build His church and what tool did He give us to use to help Him do that?

There’s a true story about a young boy named “Greggy” who was playing on beach. He spent long hours working on intricate sand castles; whole cities would appear beneath his hands. But then one day, some bullies came along and the kicked and smashed them all. And they did this day after day after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Sent My Apostles With A Great Commission Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

How the Great Commission was carried out

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. I Gave the Great Commission Five Different Times In Separate Locations. 1. The lack of learning readiness by My disciples. They were spiritually blinded and had tunnel vision about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19, Mark 16:14-16, Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:46-50, Acts 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist