Sermons on Acts 1:4-8:

Pentecost Sunday - The Fire Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 15, 2019

Looking at the day of Pentecost of how God used fire in the Bible

The First of Pentecost Theme: To show the significance of the fire on the day of Pentecost. Text: Acts 1:5 – 8; 2:1-4 Act 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God

Pentecost: Different Future Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2019

We continue in our series ‘Dare to be Different’ and our focus this month is on ‘Different future’. Pentecost Sunday is a day of celebration, a day when we remember how the Holy Spirit came and transformed the lives and the future of the first disciples.

We continue in our series ‘Dare to be Different’ and our focus this month is on ‘Different future’. Today is Pentecost Sunday, it is a day of celebration, a day when we remember how the Holy Spirit came and transformed the lives and the future of the first disciples. In many ways, Pentecost is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:14-21, Acts 4:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mentally Ill Made Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 23, 2019

The fellow with a legion of demons reminds us to consider: what binds us? What isolates us? What has died within us? Looking to his example, we can 1) seek out Jesus, 2) spend time with Jesus, and 3) share with others what Jesus has done for us.

Luke 8:26-39 Mentally Ill Made Well Many years ago, my wife and I were at a church where the “Power Team” came to perform. They broke stacks of blocks and bricks. They even tore apart chains. And in the midst of all the entertainment, they talked about their personal faith in Christ. While human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Jeremiah 29:13, John 5:6, John 9:25, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Qu’est-Ce Que La PentecÔte Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Le livre des Actes nous rapporte le premier message pentecôtiste prêché par Pierre

QU’EST-CE QUE LA PENTECÔTE Le livre des Actes nous rapporte le premier message pentecôtiste prêché par Pierre. Il s’adressa ce jour-là à une multitude de Juifs ve-nus du monde entier à Jérusalem pour célébrer la Fête de la Pentecôte. Ceux ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025

When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? “go and make disciples.”

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Introduction: A Commission, Not a Suggestion When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? Matthew 28:19 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Acts 3:19, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Christ calls us to share the thrilling gospel, live as true disciples, and trust His daily presence so His light still shines.

Introduction – The Most Thrilling Story Many years ago, when Adoniram Judson was doing powerful missionary work in Burma, he returned home for furlough and was invited to speak at a church in the United States. The congregation expected an exciting account of danger and heroism—stories of jungle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, John 8:12, Acts 1:8, Philippians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live victoriously, to witness boldly, and to manifest the supernatural life of God.

THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” – Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Spirit-Filled Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

To walk in Spirit-filled power is to live under the continual influence of the Holy Spirit, displaying His strength, guidance, and boldness in every area of life.

WALKING IN SPIRIT-FILLED POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Key Verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Praise: Living In The Presence Of A Mighty God - Psalm 145 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

Psalm 145 is a call to magnify the Lord, to praise Him daily, and to declare His greatness. But David’s psalm is not just about words—it’s about relationship.

Go! And Praise: Living in the Presence of a Mighty God - Psalm 145 Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon. The wind whispers through the cliffs, and you look down to see a river carving its way through the earth, persistent, powerful, unstoppable. You cannot stop it; you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 13:15, Exodus 34:6-7, Luke 18:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 1:8, Luke 1:32-33, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church In Ephesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Last week, I gave a quick recap of 2024 @ CPC. By quick recap I, mean of the 525,600 minutes that occured last year, I covered it in about 6 minutes! Very un-preacherlike, if I do say so myself.

I intentionally saved the best for this week! We had 4 baptisms last year, church. We give God all the glory for that! We’ll talk about that a little more, in a bit. I’d like to take us back to January of 2023. We had our Kingdom Builders Vision Party- raise your hand if you attended that. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again.

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Belonging Following Sharing

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:15-17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

A Spirit-filled church receives the power of the Holy Spirit to witness for Christ, live in unity, and finish God’s final mission.

There is a picture of the church in the book of Acts that stands as both our history and our calling. It is a picture of a community awakened, empowered, and united by the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of God’s final purpose in the world. Acts does not begin with a church capable of such a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, John 13:35, Revelation 18:1, Acts 4:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist