Sermons on Acts 1:1-7:

Showers Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2004

Sermon outline for Ascension Sunday. From Christ’s present position at the Father’s right hand of power He rains down blessings upon His people.

SHOWERS OF BLESSING Acts 1:1-11 This is Ascension Sunday. Christ reigns now at the Father’s right hand. This is the basic meaning of the Ascension. From Christ’s position at the Father’s side, He rains down blessings upon His people. A. Christ Won the Decisive Battle on the Cross and Reigns ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Turn Around Your Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

How To Turn Around Your Church

How To Turn Around Your Church 1 George Barna 1996 A. Interdiction 50-75 churches close their doors each week. What kind of impact is our church we having on are Community? B. The benefits of studying church decline To see what has happen to other churches so that we can see the success and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Power Zone Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004

Discovering the Champion in You Part 3. God doesn’t want us to "vacation" in His power, but live in it everyday. This message focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit that empowers every born again believer.

INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks we have been looking at a short series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You.” I believe that all of God’s children are destined to be champions of the faith. Often times we don’t feel like we are, but the reality is, God has declared us more than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Infallible Proofs

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 14, 2004

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated facts of human history...indeed by "many infallible proofs".

MANY INFALLIBLE PROOFS "...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Acts 1:3 (NKJV) The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

On The Way To The Upper Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004

This sermon tends to illustrate the difficulty in becoming completely obedient to the command of total discipleship.

Scripture: Acts 1:1 – 14 Title: “On The Way To The Upper Room” Introduction: This small group of men that had followed Jesus around for about three years stood and watched as Jesus disappeared up out of their sight as He began His trip back to heaven and the right hand of the Father. RINGING in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

God’s Spirit and God’s word always agree. In spite of someone experience we have to follow the WORD.

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT GOD’S EMPOWERING PRESENCE Some of the thoughts I will Share were inspired by Dr. George Wood AS a Pentecostal… I believe that the Holy Spirit Empowers US 1. deepening our worship to the lord by giving us a language of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost In America - Ablaze

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

Rev. Church Swindol often talked about two themes in the bible: "the way to God" and "our walk with God". This sermon is part of a series of the Ablaze an Evangelism six week home study to help people understand the need to reach the lost and to give the

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2006 Text: Acts 1:8, 42 Pentecost XVII, Redeemer “Lost in America Part I” Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … feel good. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … rich. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Naturally Supernatural: Empowered By God's Spirit Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 17, 2006

#8 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 MP3-20061022. In chapter 4 Gary Best discusses…EMPOWERED BY GOD’S SPIRIT. This might be one of the best chapters in his book. POWER FOR A PURPOSE…..but what purpose? Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Witnessing 101: A Global Perspective Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 19, 2005

This is the Fifth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of developing a global perpective on witnessing. It includes the ideas of home, community, the unwanted, and the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 5 ¡V A Global Perspective Acts 1:6-8 We started this series some weeks ago with this very text. We have been talking about this passage as the beginning and the heart of the newly developed church. Today I want to put the finishing touches on this idea of becoming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

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

The Power Thereof

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

An outline of scriptures dealing with power.

The Power Thereof The Promise of Power... Act 1:4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. Act 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-9

The Ascension Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007

Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For The Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God