Sermons on Acts 1:1-9:

Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021

Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 28:18, Acts 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Born Again Characteristics Of The Believer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 4, 2021

When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. We list four characteristics that will certainly take place and continue to grow as you serve the Lord.

Four Born Again Characteristics of the Believer! When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. In this sermon outline we list four characteristics that will certainly take ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 Peter 1:15, Acts 1:8, 1 John 3:2

Power For The Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

Sermon 1 in series through the book of Acts

Power For The Mission Acts 1:1-14 This morning we begin a brand new expositional sermon series in the Book of Acts I've entitled "The Church on Mission." But in addition to that, this is also the vision message for 2015 for our church. If you've been here any period of time at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overshadowed For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2020

Today's Christmas message is about the overshadowing power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the conception and life of Jesus, and how the benefit of the Holy Spirit's overshadowing presence and power in the life of the believer.

Overshadowed For Christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/woT4YB89gOo When we think about shadows, we generally think of something dark and sinister that is just lurking outside our sight. And what it does is fill us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Three B's Of Jesus Living In Us

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way.

3 Benefits of Christ Living in Us Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way. But what do we do when we don’t have a buddy or friend? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Galatians 5:22, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Week After Easter

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Apr 6, 2021

What was it like on Monday for the disciples & followers of Christ after His resurrection the previous day? How about on Tuesday or Wednesday? Does your Christian life look more like the pre-Pentecost disciples or Post-Pentecost?

This past week was a very fascinating week in the life of a church if you stop & think about it. We celebrated Easter last Sunday with special services & music. The church builds toward Easter for weeks but then as soon as Easter is over – it’s almost like back to business as usual. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Acts 2:14-38, Acts 3:11-19, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spirit-Empowered Disciples Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 20, 2021

How in the world did Jesus' followers change the world? Jesus promises them the Holy Spirit.

[Great Commission Video] By now, we should all be aware that Jesus’ command to go and make disciples is something to take seriously. We’re all learning day by day how to do this. At the start of this year, we started walking with Jesus through his ministry, beginning at the Jordan River and His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 6:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You Catching Flies Or Men?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN MEN!

Intro: Today Lord willing I want address an issue that is becoming a popular trend among Christians not to do and that is WITNESSING. We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021

A reflection on the Ascension of the Lord Jesus

The Ascension - April 25, 2021 As I was preparing this message, I was doing so with a heavy heart. We know that much of life includes suffering, but it's when it hits so close to home, when it hits you or people you love, that we really become aware of it. Unavoidably attuned to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascension--More Than A Big Show Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2021

In faith we tell God, “I believe this because you have revealed it for my good, even and especially when I can’t understand it.”

Ascension Day 2021 “You’ve got to be kidding. This is impossible. It’s all impossible.” That’s what the skeptic is bound to say about everything we’ve been reading since Good Friday. Jesus was nailed to a cross, pierced in His heart, dead as the lambs being sacrificed at the same time in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-13, Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Asecension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021

There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity: the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by comparison.

There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity. There are the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Want God's Power In My Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably.

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably. Today’s Scripture “In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Ascension Day

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 13, 2021

Ascension is an important even after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to understand it, study the dynamics and experience the blessings of the day.

We celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in grand style. When it comes to Ascension and Pentecost, we seem to be slow on it. These events are at the heart of our Christian faith. The Ascension is clearly expressed in the Apostles’ Creed in the section that said “He ascended into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Luke 24:46-53, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mother's Day 2021 - My Upbringing And My Eternity

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 14, 2021

Mother's can be wonderful; a gift from God. Mother's can be terrible; a roadblock on the path to God. And, yet, everyone can still make it to Jesus. He is faithful. Praise His Holy Name!!!

My Upbringing and My Eternity Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28, Genesis 26:34, Genesis 27:1-10, Genesis 27:41, Luke 19:10, Matthew 11:28-29, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Busy Busy Ascended Savior

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 15, 2021

We love to read the brief descriptions of Jesus returning to His Father. But, what has He been doing since He returned to His Father's side? It is wonderful!

Our Busy, Busy Ascended Savior Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:24, Acts 1:1-11, 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:2, John 19:30, Mark 10:45, Luke 4:43, 1 John 3:8, John 18:37, John 12:46, Luke 19:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, John 6:38, 2 Kings 19:35, Judges 13:3-25, Judges 6:11-23, Judges 2:1-5, Exodus 3:2, Genesis 22:11-18, Genesis 16:7-12, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 5:17, Luke 24:50-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene