Sermons on Acts 1:1-18:

Jesus Ascension / What Does This Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 26, 2017

Every time Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: "What does this mean?" We proclaim: "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!" So Beloved, "What does the Ascension of Jesus mean"? Updated May 2018.

Every time ... Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: ...... "What does this mean?" I pray ... that you too .... Will ask that same question .... every time you read a portion of God's word, ......or meditate on the truth ... of the Scriptures. "What does ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14, 1 John 2:1-2, John 14:1-3, Luke 24:49-51

Denomination: Anglican

"Be My Witnesses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2017

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

THE RESURRECTION LIFE Romans 6:1-14 It is decidedly unpleasant when anybody is subjected to false accusations and malicious rumours. Yet this was the experience of Jesus in Holy Week, and is the common lot of all those who uphold the mystery of holiness. The Apostle Paul was aware that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Marching Orders

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 28, 2017

In the story of Jesus' ascension, God reminds us to leave God's work to God (including our worry), to trust God's power to guide our witness, and to be prepared for Jesus' return.

Acts 1:4-11 Marching Orders Three days ago marked “Ascension Day” on the church calendar. This is the day we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Today’s scripture records the story. And as Jesus interacts with his disciples, we see him shift their focus from temporal to eternal; he broadens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Theophilus And The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2017

The Gospel of Luke and Acts were both written by Luke and were both addressed to Theophilus. Are you Theophilus?

Please stand with me as we read The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Titus 1:1-2, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Nazarene

With One Mind

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 30, 2017

Emphasis on being witnesses of Jesus and the foundational place of prayer and the unity of God's people in that journey.

May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter With One Mind Acts 1:6-14 Swiss Chalet has a new commercial for their Crispy Chicken special. It is funny to watch as one lone customer, taking a bite says, "This is SO good, I have to tell everyone…immediately!” Then we see him scooting down the street in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding God In The Future Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

This series was designed to help people find God in unexpected places. Also that advent isn't a season that comes and goes. If you linger over the birth of the Savior Jesus it should create and attitude of celebration.

Intro: For the past six weeks we have discovered some amazing truths about finding God in Unexpected places. I hope that you have discovered that advent isn’t simply a season that comes and goes. As we linger over the memory of the birth of our savior it produces in us an attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32, Acts 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message covers four reasons why the Ascension of Jesus into heaven was necessary.

Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: ¥ This past week the liturgical world celebrated the ascension of Jesus into heaven. ¥ Paint the Picture… ¥ Context: The ascension is the last, individual, earthly event of the Ministry of Jesus. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Hebrews 7:25-26, Romans 8:33-34, 1 John 2:1-2, Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 8:26-27, John 16:14, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:33, John 16:7, Psalm 37:28, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8, John 14:3, Acts 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving The Lord With Passion

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Acts 1:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reaffirmation Of The Promise

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2017

Luke’s Gospel describes only the beginning of Jesus’ work; Acts describes its continuation; and the work of Jesus continues to our present day. We must remember that Acts does not give us a full history of the church during this period.

April 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Reaffirmation of the Promise Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Re-Orientation To The Program Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2017

"All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me." It was, probably, this announcement that led to the inquiry which Luke mentions next. Being informed that all authority is now given to him, the disciples expected to see him begin to exercise it.

May 6, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Re-orientation to the Program Scripture: Acts 1.6-8 Acts 1.6-8 (KJV) 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostles And Others Gathered In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 22, 2017

Their obedience is remarkable, because they could have returned to their homes; but instead, they went into Jerusalem where more of their enemies lived than in any other place. They were obedient to their Lord, who told them to return to Jerusalem.

May 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: The Apostles and Others Gathered in Jerusalem Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.12-14 Acts 1.12-14 (KJV) 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 13 And when they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2017

“Peter stood up” means Peter standing up, or rising. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do something, “I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:18; KJV). Peter, was respected as the chief apostle . . .

May 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Scripture: Acts 1:15-20 Acts 1.15-20 (KJV) 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered: The Truth About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Lester on Mar 1, 2017

As a whole, we as Pentecostals believe that the gift of the Holy Spirit is a way to bring us closer to God, but what does the Bible tell us?

(Read Acts 1:3-8) Jesus says that the power of the Holy Spirit would come upon them. We all know that, and we all know that he tells them to witness to the world. But when do we associate the two together? Many of us can quote, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8, Acts 2:14-41

The Spirit Filled Church In 2016

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

QUESTIONS: ➢ What should we expect for this New Year? ➢ I am convinced that our church family has a lot of potential, but what should we do differently this year? ➢ Or do we keep doing what worked for us in 2015?

THE SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH IN 2016 Sville – 01.03.16 I am curious to know what your personal thoughts are for our church, NEW LIFE in the year of 2015. What will you remember about last year? What did God accomplish in your personal life last year? What about your spiritual life? “Let me tell you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God