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On The Way To The Upper Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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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

On Christ's Ascension - Find Your Purpose And Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 12, 2004

based on 276 ratings

| 32,691 views

Jesus gave his disciples a new sense of purpose, a new sense of joy, at his ascension.

Luke 24:44-53: ON CHRIST’S ASCENSION, FIND YOUR PURPOSE, AND FIND YOUR JOY In our country, and really all over the world, sports are a big thing. People like to be on teams – baseball teams, basketball teams. And if you’re on a team that’s winning, it’s even better. As your team heads for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Burning With Fire

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 14, 2004

based on 57 ratings

| 4,911 views

What is the purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit for today, and how is a person Baptized, is what this message explains

Title: Burning With Fire Text: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Luke gives us a two fold reason why believers need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 1. For Power 2. To Be A Witness - Power means more then strength and ability, it means something that’s in operation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filled With The Spirit Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Brewster on May 14, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,157 views

Filled with the Spirit walks you through the truth of receiving the Holy Spirit of God. It was a promise from Jesus and is still for believers today.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT PART 1 ACTS 1:1-8 GROWING UP — I was taught at my home church that the miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost died out with the Last Apostle — No more signs — No more miracles — No more wonders CAN YOU IMAGINE BEING THE LAST APOSTLE ALIVE .... · People waiting outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Chores Are Done

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 16, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 2,599 views

Chores are what are done around the house, the work is in the fields. See the difference in this message.

AFTER THE CHORES ARE DONE Text: Acts 1:1-8 I know it seems as if we have been here before. But this is a passage worth the revisit. The Great Commission is given, and Jesus ascends. We have heard this time and time again. But as we get into the Word today hopefully we will receive yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Seeing Him Go" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 19, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 5,593 views

Why is the Ascension of Christ so important to us today? What are the promises He made when he left?

Iliff & Saltillo May 23, 2004 Ascension Sunday "Seeing Him Go" Mark 16:19-20 Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Although Jesus had discouraged his followers from expecting an earthly kingdom, the idea was deeply ingrained in them that they couldn’t forget it. After the resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Proof Positive Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 9,287 views

The Resurrection is the one doctrine that is central to the faith -- all our faith stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection.

Several years ago, I took a group of kids to a church camp. Now there were lots of great things about summer church camp. We had swimming and boating and hiking – and those were wonderful. But those weren’t the most memorable things of church camp. We had crafts and cookouts -- and those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 3,263 views

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Stands In The Way?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 5,248 views

For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,754 views

We need to have a plan when in comes to missions, in this passage God give us a plan

The Plan! Acts 1:8 Introduction A. I love Strategy games. I think they are the best. I can not tell you how many times I have stayed up really really late planing a strategic game. For example, if you ever wonder what future pastors did while they were in college I will let you in a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by T Marshall on Sep 1, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 6,491 views

Well receive evangelistic message preached to wide ranged age group.

Can I Get A Witness ?? ( before i get started i want to read a passage out of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 ever since i surrendered to the call to preach this has been my motto, my guideline " And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 2,991 views

The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Converted But Not Changed!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 14,399 views

A sermon that goes through the basic step of Spiritual growth, and challenges the saved to move into a deeper walk with God.

Converted But Not Changed! Pastor Glenn Newton March 17, 2002 Acts 1:4-5; 7-9; 2:1-4 This morning’s message is an important one, I’ve been wrestling with it for a while and I Need God’s help this morning to help me deliver it effectively. Let me tell you why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Turn The World Upside Down

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

based on 7 ratings

| 3,040 views

The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pointing To Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 2,138 views

Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

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