Sermons on Acts 1:15-25:

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Decisions, decisions, decisions. What an important part of our life. You know we make literally hundreds of decisions every day. Some over the mundane things in life and some over the important things in life. But making good and wise decisions is so important. Especially if we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Don’t Downplay", What You Have Been Given!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2011

What they had received that day, they knew it was way to important, for them to keep it to their selves. That’s why at nine in the morning, they were taking it to the streets. It was history right there in the making, The power of God was amazing

“Don’t downplay,” What you have been given! Acts 2:1-8, 12-18 NKJ. 1. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of Person God Uses To Transform The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011

What kind of person does God use to change his/her community with the Gospel?

INTRODUCTION * God has chosen to accomplish his task of redemption through the efforts of...YOU AND ME! * We have been appointed and chosen to change the world. John 15:16 1 Cor. 12:28 Eph. 4:11 * Before God can use us for this mission, we must become "usable." The kind of person God uses to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 2, 2011

The term, "waiting on God" is one of those terms that we often have difficulty defining. This message looks at what the disciples did while waiting for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON GOD Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From A Lot Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 28, 2011

The book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church.

• One of the first acts in the book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church. • While they are waiting in Jerusalem, as told to do, they begin to deal with the issue Judas, what he did, and what they should now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

If This Is That Wheres That At?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 27, 2011

It's time for the Church to take her rightful place in the world: Manifesting holiness, and truth, and integrity and the Power of almighty God. We must contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and never settle for less than the full manifestati

Acts 1:1-16 1 ¶ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-16, Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filling The Gaps Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005

This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005

Evidence that Christ rose from the Dead

INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Acts 1:4 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 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 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Gospel Of Judas

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon unravels the mystery of the "Gospel of Judas" announced by National Geographic: a true charicature of Judas Iscariot...

Illustration: A paraplegic man I saw, raising his twisted limbs to sing “Your Grace Is Enough.” Whatever situations you may be facing in life, remember His Grace is enough for YOU today! He’s saved you from your sins and saved you from the flames and darkness of forever punishment. His Grace is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006

Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational