Sermons on Acts 1:9:

Why Stand Ye There Gazing Into Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007

Exhorts Christians to get to work for Jesus instead of just waiting and watching.

Why Stand Ye Gazing Up into Heaven? Acts 1:4-11 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. (Acts 1:4) For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Leaving The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007

A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

“…He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” When publicity shorts and previews and posters came out for the soon-to-be-released movie of Superman in 1978, the tagline heard over and over again was, “You’ll believe a man can fly”. The line was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

We Are Witnesses

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE. BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! THESE NT PASSAGES SHARE WHO I WILL BE, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME AFTER COMING TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST!

I WILL... Acts ...receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon me ...be His witness--to the ends of the earth Romans ...receive according to what I’ve done ...receive eternal life, glory, honor and praises ...be judged and my secrets ...be saved through his life ...live with him ...never be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007

How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do While You Wait

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

Ever prayed and then waited on the anwser. What are we to do after we pray and we are just waiting on God to answer? This sermon peers into the upper Room as we learn from the disciples of Jesus what to do while we wait on Him!

Intro: Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Patients wait on the doctor Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Teenagers can hardly wait until theycan drive Psalm 62:5 “My soul, wait quietly on God alone.” Waiting is not the absence of movement! Waiting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Out Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007

The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Church Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007

This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words And Last Sighting

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007

This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Part And Ours

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

partnering with God in evangelism

God’s Part and Ours Becoming a Hospital – pt. 3 October 5/6, 2002 Intro: How long does it take to “convert”? And whose job is it to do the “converting”? I want to take a look at those questions this morning as we continue to take a look at what it means for us to become a hospital, meaning a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Enough!

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007

The Ascension of Jesus the Christ should be enough for all of us.

Act 1 verses 1-11 & Luke 24 verses 44-53 Ascension 2007 This coming Thursday is the Ascension of our Lord. In preparing for today’s message I realized in the time I have been here, I have always, always focused my efforts upon Mother’s Day and the Biblical text associated with this particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Jan 3, 2006

Power for the "friends of God"

The Ascension January 1, 2006 Center Point Baptist Church Read Acts 1:1-12 I. Theophilus *Note the overlap of the two books: •“in my former book” – that is the book of Luke •The overlap occurs at the Great Commission -The life of Jesus -The beginning of the church •These two come together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist