Sermons on Acts 1:1-6:

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007

Following His resurrection, Jesus offered many convincing proofs He is alive.

Many Convincing Proofs Acts 1:3 INTRO.: Some very creative theories have been offered regarding the resurrection of Jesus. His disciples stole His body. The women went to the wrong tomb. Mass hallucination. He only fainted, didn’t really die. Jesus gave “many convincing proofs” of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Church Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007

This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words And Last Sighting

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007

This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Part And Ours

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

partnering with God in evangelism

God’s Part and Ours Becoming a Hospital – pt. 3 October 5/6, 2002 Intro: How long does it take to “convert”? And whose job is it to do the “converting”? I want to take a look at those questions this morning as we continue to take a look at what it means for us to become a hospital, meaning a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Enough!

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007

The Ascension of Jesus the Christ should be enough for all of us.

Act 1 verses 1-11 & Luke 24 verses 44-53 Ascension 2007 This coming Thursday is the Ascension of our Lord. In preparing for today’s message I realized in the time I have been here, I have always, always focused my efforts upon Mother’s Day and the Biblical text associated with this particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Language Of A Generation

Contributed by Nate Barbour on May 16, 2007

Learn the TRUTH about speaking in tongues in this great message from the Bible about the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Language of a Generation Why YOU Should Speak in Tongues 05/05/07 I. Introduction Welcome to our Cinco de Mayo fiesta!!! We’re so glad you’re here and we want to say THANK YOU for coming. We’re going to have a lot more fun and do some more stuff in a little while, but right now, I’ve got a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls Us Into His Mission

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2007

As with the Apostles, today’s Church is called to be the Church in mission. This short sermon also emphasises that we must not ’star gaze’. We are simply to be involved in God’s mission.

Sadly as I preach this morning there will be ‘preachers’ stating that Jesus did not ascend vertically into heaven; and whilst I will not today have the opportunity to challenge such false teachers let’s remind ourselves of this: After appearing to the disciples “many times in ways that proved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Ascension Day?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 26, 2007

Benefits for believers of Christ in His ascencion.

1In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus???

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007

This is a apologetic response to the March 4, 2007 Discovery Channel documentary on "The Lost Tomb of Jesus."

THE LOST TOMB of JESUS??? Acts 1:1-4 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 After his suffering, he showed himself to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God For His Promises!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 2, 2007

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! The of the most difficult things a person has to do is wait. I do not like to wait at long stop lights, nor stand in lines. I think I learned to dislike lines when I was in the US Army. Hurry up and wait. We much learn to

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! (Acts 1:1 KJV) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, (Acts 1:2 KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1-5

While We Wait Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006

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