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As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 3,167 views

How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,751 views

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 3,720 views

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 3,619 views

The business of the in-between.

Acts 1:1-11 “Is Our Guest Room Prepared?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the top priorities for people who are shopping for a home is to be sure that there is an extra bedroom… …a place where they can put an extra bed, nightstand, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To The Edge Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,551 views

This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Intention Of The Ascension

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003

based on 33 ratings

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In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

“The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God

Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003

based on 154 ratings

| 24,386 views

The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Finally Ready: Or Are You?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,101 views

For Ascension and for Graduate Recognition: when we think we are ready for life, we may be the least ready! Trusting the Lord, however, will provide a challenging life plan. The church can and will support young adults who dream great dreams for the Lor

Every year about this time we engage in a little ritual. In May or June, proud families drive off to some distant university, there to celebrate with a young adult who has finally slugged through four or more years of classes, writing papers, taking exams, and surviving all-nighters, and who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

based on 116 ratings

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1. The power of pentecost is the power to witness. 2. The power to witness does not come from us, but from God. 3. A lack of witness indicates a lack of power.

The Power Of Pentecost May 19, 2002 Acts 1:1-8 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,205 views

Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Naturally Supernatural: An Introduction To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 6, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,349 views

#1 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060903. Welcome to September! Itï¿½s time to go back to school. Time to begin new season of learning. Sandy & I are excited to begin a new teaching series this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While We Wait Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Oct 13, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 6,097 views

Jesus Christ has a passion for people which is contagious. We have to catch the passion and spread it.

The Passion of Jesus Christ TEXT - Acts 1:1-3 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Un-Finished Task

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 2, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,185 views

A Call for ALL the saints of God to Finish the Work the Lord has called us ALL to do, and how to do it.

The Un-Finished Task Acts 1:1-11 KJV Introduction: The key to this thought is found in verse 8... “ye shall be witnesses unto me” This verse is the Un-Finished task. ~There are family members that need to hear this witness ~There are friends ~There are co-workers ~There are people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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