SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Acts 1:1-12:

showing 391-405 of 1,335
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Jesus Ascends To Heaven

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Jesus demonstrated God’s power through the Holy Spirit and left that power to every believer as He ascended into Heaven.

    Text: “…He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). When Jesus started his ministry on earth, He preached these words: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Prior to Jesus’ appearance on earth, “the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Spiritual Power

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,940 views

    This sermon tells us what spiritual power is and how we can receive it.

    Introduction: When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was responsible for all the needs (including spiritual) of His disciples. When He was about to ascend to heaven, He recognized that they would need power. He therefore promised and reminded them on the day of ascension that they would receive power ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Out Of Sight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,389 views

    For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

    When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,910 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    The Ascension Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Will Langford avatar

    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,027 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Promise Of Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    Through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to do his work.

    THE PROMISE OF POWER Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Acts 1:1-11 2. One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Peary avatar

    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 54,708 views

    Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

    THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    How's Your Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    How’s Your witness? Sometimes we take the "easy" way out of our duty as Christians to evangelize. This sermon starts out with a great skit that illustrates the message very well.

    The Super Highway to Heaven Isabelle: Hey, whacha doin? Dave: Hmmm? Isabelle: I said, Whacha doin? Dave: Oh, I’m evangelizing. Isabelle: What do you mean? There’s no one here. Dave: I know. I’m doing it online. Isabelle: Wait a minute. You’re evangelizing online? Dave: Yep. I’ve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the places where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the place where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Look Up In The Sky!! Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

    Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Waiting For The Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,255 views

    God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

    Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

    Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God