Sermons on Acts 1:1-12:

Ascension Day

Contributed by Andrew Hart on May 20, 2020

A neglected holiday,but a critical one

Ascension Day Ascension Day reminds me of Kevin McCallister of Home Alone fame. You remember Kevin, aka Macaulay Culkin ,right? The whole family was rushing around to go to Paris for Christmas, and in the confusion, Kevin was overlooked and left home alone. While we make a big deal of days ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Coronavirus Causes Millions To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2020

Coronavirus has ushered in one of the greatest opportunities to witness in history. Millions are seeking help to cope with the fear, isolation, insecurity, and hopelessness of their situation. Now is the time to share our faith and lead them to Jesus.

CORONAVIRUS CAUSES MILLIONS TO SEEK GOD 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rachel Nichols says, “Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. So she asked her 6th grader, Noah, to help carry them in. “I could,” he said, “but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Facts About Baptism With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 20, 2020

This is a short sermon that outlines some important facts about Baptism with the Holy Spirit. I pray you are blessed by it.

The period between the resurrection and Pentecost is a period of spiritual intensity. It requires an intense spiritual response from us. For us Christians, that intensity does not come from ourselves for we can of ourselves do nothing. We need to depend on the Lord and avail ourselves for Him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creating Holy Moments-- Many Thoughts Come From The Book--Rediscovering Jesus By, Matthew Kelly.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2020

Many thoughts from Matthew Kelly, book called—Rediscover Jesus, This man's simple but profound writing has touched my heart. The authors discernment is needful. Question, “Can you go out tomorrow and create one holy moment?”

Creating Holy Moments Matthew 28:18-20NKJV Let’s look at the great commission together this evening, In fact, these scriptures should be read together as a corporate body more often. Matthew 28:18-20NKJV And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Luke 24:45-49, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Obedience

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

Obedience is not a foundation of a christian life but it is a fruit of faith through the Word of God and power of the Holy Spirit

** the Bible says the Law can't produce faith in other words obeying the law doesn't produce a faith based life but believing in the Son of God produces an obedient based life ** Obedience___hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay)__Greek ___hupo---under ___akouo---to hear **obedience___ the character of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

The Power Of Testimony

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

testimony is witnessing through an experience of God's love, favor, unfailing love, faithfulness, forgiveness, healing and we testify to glory the Lord

** a witness___martur in greek (martoos)..…..one who speaks what he has seen, heard or knows......(testimony bearer) ___"we have overcome by the testimony of our mouth" (Rev 12:11) ___victory is an award given to those who have conquered ___ your testimony to satan implies that you have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:27, Revelation 12:11, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

"in The Meantime..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2020

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“In the Meantime…” Acts 1:1-14 A Tribal Chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy mountain and return with a the most precious gift you can find.” The first brought back a huge gold nugget. The second brought back a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is The Mission?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2020

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology.

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology. The Witness and Light What is a witness? Where were the disciples to witness? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:47, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Acts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

This is Luke's introduction of the gospel to his friend

Acts 1: 1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 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 chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Every parent knows the frustrations of working with children that cannot seem to recognize the need for some obvious guidance.

For example, it seems sensible enough to us adults that we should sit down with a child and explain to that child that if he associates with bad company he is going to get into trouble, and that child should avoid bad company like the plague. But, it does not always work that way. You can tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord: Under His Feet

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 27, 2025

To rise, ascend up, into the next level living, seated with Christ, rising to a place of trust to take dominion over what troubles us; over all limitations.

Christ's winning hand is His death and resurrection, but I have a fellow diocesan priest friend who likes to remind others that it’s not just Jesus’ death and resurrection but his Ascension too, which completes the paschal mystery. The Paschal Mystery in Christianity is from the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Empowerment (Part 1)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory.

DIVINE EMPOWERMENT (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 24:49 INTRODUCTION: Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Empowerment (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

In this second part, we shall go deeper into how divine empowerment transforms a believer’s spiritual authority, how it operates through the anointing, and how to sustain this empowerment in your daily life.

DIVINE EMPOWERMENT (Part 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Micah 3:8, Isaiah 10:27, John 14:12, Romans 8:11, Philippians 2:13 INTRODUCTION: In Part 1, we explored how divine empowerment is given by the Holy Spirit for fulfilling God’s purpose, overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Day We Pray Toward The Time Of Our Own Ascension Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2025

We pray with Mary as the disciples did in the upper room, and do so with souls quieted from everyday concerns, as we await Christ’s summons.

Solemnity of the Ascension 2025 Today we are gifted by God with readings centering on promises and partings. We affirm it every weekend: “He ascended into heaven” and ”sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” The Gospels are not entirely clear, but the tradition of the Church for two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-3, Psalm 47:6-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025

Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican