Sermons on Acts 1:12-14:

What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Life Elevated

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

A Change In James

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 26, 2009

Using the change seen in Jesus’ brother James, we show how that affects our changing & growing walk with Christ today.

No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known as the Savior and how He could give ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

Judas Priest Iscariot Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 27, 2009

Do you want to become great in the Kingdom of God? Then start with this premise in your life: It is not about me, it is about Jesus Christ; The less I am, the greater Jesus is; The greater Jesus is, the greater I will be in the kingdom of God.

Judas Iscariot. He must be replaced. Judas has failed and another must rise up to take his place. The church will not end with the failure of Judas, the church will regroup, reevaluate, and pursue its calling - to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Judas was one of the twelve, he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Force That Shakes The World

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009

Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Together In Prayer Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008

A clear outline introducing the power of united prayer to truly change the "unchangeable". Part 2 is in full text form

UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Part In The Story Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008

God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer: The True Calling Of God's Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008

Becoming a church that is devoted to prayer...

Prayer: The True Calling of God’s Church I used to have a picture hanging in the back of my youth room in Ohio. It was over the doors that we came into and out of so it was the last thing that you saw as you left the room. It was a picture of Christ. It was a beautiful picture. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Unhindered Gospel In The Hindered Church Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

I wrote this sermon to preach in a church where the pastor had just died on Wednesday night before. God wanted to demonstrate how His timing and His power is more important than the humans in charge.

The Unhindered Gospel in the Hindered Church A 20th century philosopher, Gamaliel Bradford, once said that “Life is hope triumphing over experience.” In those words, he summed up 20th century optimism. He implied that humanity would learn from its experience and improve. His hope was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

Crashing Through

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A Sabbath day's journey will get us to the upper room.

Acts 1:12-14 KJV Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. [13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012

Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

- What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011

A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011

God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran