Sermons on Acts 1:7:

Waiting On God For His Promises!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 2, 2007

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! The of the most difficult things a person has to do is wait. I do not like to wait at long stop lights, nor stand in lines. I think I learned to dislike lines when I was in the US Army. Hurry up and wait. We much learn to

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! (Acts 1:1 KJV) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, (Acts 1:2 KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1-5

Lost In America - Ablaze

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

Rev. Church Swindol often talked about two themes in the bible: "the way to God" and "our walk with God". This sermon is part of a series of the Ablaze an Evangelism six week home study to help people understand the need to reach the lost and to give the

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2006 Text: Acts 1:8, 42 Pentecost XVII, Redeemer “Lost in America Part I” Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … feel good. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … rich. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Naturally Supernatural: Empowered By God's Spirit Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 17, 2006

#8 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061022. In chapter 4 Gary Best discusses…EMPOWERED BY GOD’S SPIRIT. This might be one of the best chapters in his book. POWER FOR A PURPOSE…..but what purpose? Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Language Of A Generation

Contributed by Nate Barbour on May 16, 2007

Learn the TRUTH about speaking in tongues in this great message from the Bible about the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Language of a Generation Why YOU Should Speak in Tongues 05/05/07 I. Introduction Welcome to our Cinco de Mayo fiesta!!! We’re so glad you’re here and we want to say THANK YOU for coming. We’re going to have a lot more fun and do some more stuff in a little while, but right now, I’ve got a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls Us Into His Mission

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2007

As with the Apostles, today’s Church is called to be the Church in mission. This short sermon also emphasises that we must not ’star gaze’. We are simply to be involved in God’s mission.

Sadly as I preach this morning there will be ‘preachers’ stating that Jesus did not ascend vertically into heaven; and whilst I will not today have the opportunity to challenge such false teachers let’s remind ourselves of this: After appearing to the disciples “many times in ways that proved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Ascension Day?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 26, 2007

Benefits for believers of Christ in His ascencion.

1In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Nazarene

It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2007

John Newton believed that God’s grace taught him to fear. But we’re not supposed to be afraid of anything are we?

OPEN: Does anybody know what the date was this Last Friday? (Friday the 13th) Both Fridays and the number 13 have both been considered “unlucky” down thru the ages. The number 13, for example: The Turks so disliked that number that they practically removed it from their vocabulary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25, Acts 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007

The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Fuente De Poder

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Dec 6, 2005

Pero recibireis poder

Introducción: Dios desde el principio, siempre ha delegado autoridad. Cuando creó a Adán, le dio dominio sobre la creación. El operaba con un poder y una autoridad usando toda la capacidad que Dios le había dado. Ahora, hay una diferencia entre autoridad y poder. La autoridad es tu posición; y ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Book Of Acts, Part 1- What Happened Next Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We are going to begin a study of the greatest revolution in human history. •A revolution that began with a single man; and when that man died he had little more than a hundred followers. •Yet the revolution he began has changed the world. It has chan

“What Happened Next” Intro to Acts Acts 1:1-11 Introduction I flew up to Portland this weekend (I had a paper I was delivering at a biblical studies conference). As I was flying, I got bored and was flipping through the in-flight magazine and I came across an editorial John Kelly, the CEO of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Move

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 3, 2006

Easter admonitions for Christians to get and stay busy for Christ

“It’s Your Move” Acts 1:1-11 Intro. · Easter should be the most important day, in the life of a Christian! · It should remind us of the uniqueness of our faith, and the power of our God! · It should also be a reminder of our responsibilities as a Christian! o Christ has done His part in making a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist