Sermons on Acts 1:1-4:

The Ascension Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 20, 2000

Seeks to expound the Ascension in its Historical, Spiritual and Practical context

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST If you had looked at your diary last Thursday (that would have been six weeks after Easter) you might have seen the heading "Ascension Day", but then it might not be there because Ascension Day is one of the neglected feast days of the Christian church. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To The Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 6, 2000

As believer

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 1 “Living Up to the Name.” Acts 1:1-11 We have bought the idea of many around that the church is quite irrelevant, a not at all an important segment of society. That view is absolutely false. The church is the most important body in the world today -- far and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Kingdom

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

We often seek kingdoms based on power, wealth, and fame; however, Christians should seek the kingdom of God, which is based on love.

"In Search Of A Kingdom" -Acts 1:1-12 Rev. A.L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church In our text, we see a group of Galileans searching for a kingdom and the power that goes along with it. They asked the question, "Lord is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Acts: A Bridge To Grace

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The Acts of The Apostles, commonly referred to as the book of Acts, can arguably be considered one of the most important, if not the most important books of the most divine writing ever scripted, the Holy Bible.

The Acts of The Apostles, commonly referred to as the book of Acts, can arguably be considered one of the most important, if not the most important books of the most divine writing ever scripted, the Holy Bible. While Genesis contains the answers to man’s question, “Where did I come from ?”, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

A Time To Wait

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Empowers Us To Be Christ's Witnesses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Powered For Real Living Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

What it takes for the power of God to be enfused in ones life is explained.

In the book Scully, there is a dialogue between Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Computers and John Scully, who at the time was president of Pepsi. Jobs was attempting to recruit Scully for the top job at Apple and he asked Scully, “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ushering In A New Era Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Book of Acts provides us with a blueprint of living as Dr. Luke presents the beginning of the early church.

Tonight we begin a journey to explore the unfinished work of Jesus Christ as the pages of Acts unroll before us. From the infant stages of the early church to our contemporary existence today, the work of the Kingdom of God is still actively being finished. This is an exciting adventure we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

This We Believe: " The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity.

This We Believe— I Believe in the Holy Spirit Acts 1: 1-11 Walking through the bookstore one day, I turn the corner and the title of a book captures my attention. If you want to know what is on the minds of people, go to the bookstore and see what books are displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Concluding Remarks: Why Are You Standing Here

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus’ concluding remarks were the promise of the Holy Spirit who would empower the Church to carry the message of Jesus great Salvation to all who would repent and believe the Gospel!

CONCLUDING REMARKS: WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE ACTS 1: 1-11 JUNE 12, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Rookie Trooper Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Continuing Story Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 18, 2005

This message is to encourage the Church to stand up and be the great miracle working body Christ meant for her to be.

THE CONTINUING STORY Acts 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you read the Left Behind series as they were being published? 1. Millions of people did. (Show books) 2. The publishers had a smash hit and almost guaranteed its continuance by leaving the story at a crossroads one book after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

God has given us so many promises that can be an everlasting encouragement in our service to Him. Three of the greatest are in our passage.

PROMISES, PROMISES, THE PROMISES Acts 1:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Promises 1. They flow so easily a. But how soon we forget - Parents, how may of us can remember when we promised our children something, of which we did not follow through on, just to hear them say – “But dad, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Politically Correct Spirituality So Unsatisfying? (Acts - Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

taking out cues from the early church...

Why is Politically Correct Spirituality so Unsatisfying? Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian” Part 1 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - January 12, 2003 Acts 1:1-11 -I’m excited about Acts… C.D’s available I. How we became ‘politically correct’: Philosophy: from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit (Korean)

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

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Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed