Sermons on Acts 1:9-2:8:

This Same Jesus

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013

Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Vital Truths On The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014

1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY

3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY THE MESSAGE 3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.PROOF The Lord Jesus gave proof of his resurrection to his disciples by appearing before them. Jesus did not expect his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Get Together Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church.

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church. We hear things like he has made us a Kingdom of Priests for God His Father, when speaking to the seven churches in Revelation. And again in Revelation 5, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Genuine Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 22, 2012

What does genuine revival look like? Is revival an event? Is it made up of a personality, or something that super hyper? What’s the key ingredient for genuine revival? Loving God, and loving others.

Genuine Revival Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 What does genuine revival look like? Is revival an event? Is it made up of a personality, or something that super hyper? What’s the key ingredient for genuine revival? Loving God, and loving others. Definition for revival- Re-vive; All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shifting The Atmosphere

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012

No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, 2 Chronicles 5:5-14, Exodus 40:34-38, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics – Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2012

The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter.

Back to the Basics – Holy Spirit April 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

"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

Its Time To Get Our "acts" Together-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday around the corner, to focus on the factors which contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on the responsibilities of the Church Leadership

It’s time to get our “Act” together -I Let me begin with the equivalent of a Democrat Presidential candidate giving a thumbs up to his Republican counterpart and vice versa!!! Boy, this would jolt even the sound sleepers from sleep. Have you caught up with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

"Fifty Days After Easter, At Nine O'clock In The Morning..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2012

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Fifty Days after Easter, at Nine O’clock in the Morning…” Sometimes there are names that are so attached to a particular product or something else that people might forget where the name originally came from. For instance, how often do you ask for a tissue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

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

The Unfinished Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2012

The book of Acts doesn’t end with any benediction nor closure. Listen to the last two verses. Acts 28:30-31NKJ Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the th

The Unfinished Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4Amp The book of Acts is the only unfinished book of the Bible. The reason is this: “the Holy Spirit is still working to bring about the completion of the task assigned to Him on the day of Pentecost.” Acts 2:1-4AMP And when the day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 22, 2012

Holy Spirit Baptism

PENTECOSTAL POWER Acts 2:1-5 ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: A vaccum salesman down in rural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God