Sermons on Acts 1:5-8:

Acts Of The Apostles (1 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Today we want to start a series of sermons on the book of Acts.

The church that wants to please the Lord needs to look frequently into the pages of this marvelous, exciting book! The Lord promised that the “Gates of hell” should not prevail against His church, and the Book of Acts reveals that to be true. Illus: J. B. Phillips says this about those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Power

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 20, 2022

It is God's promise, and He is not a man that he can lie. The power was poured and we only have to receive it. The power is the Holy Spirit.

I. CONCERNTRATION: on what the resurrected Christ commanded believers. 1. But you shall receive power, vv. 8. 2. After that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, vv. 8. 3. And you shall be witnesses unto me, vv. 8. 4. Both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Chicken Of The Sea

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 23, 2022

Jonah didn't follow God's clear direction for his life. Jonah didn't take a Bible Principle (Bible Truth) and make it a Conviction (belief based on Bible Truth), then take that Conviction and make it a Standard in his life.

Introduction SLIDE Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Micah 6:8, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Priority Of Holy Spirit Fullness #3 Series

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 10, 2024

The priority of Holy Spirit fullness in the life of a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.

Priority of Holy Spirit Fullness THE HOLY SPIRIT AND POWER 1. Jesus’ Ascension - His Final Words – Preparation & Provision for Power – Acts 1:1-11 • Wait for the Promise of the Father… You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit soon… (v.4-5) • John truly baptized with water, but you shall be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Purpose Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2024

Message introduces a series examining the Gifts of the Spirit. In the first half, the series entitled Foundations for Worship is reviewed, teaching the relational nature of the gifts. In the second half, God's purpose for the gifts is explained.

Intro Today, we begin a series on the gifts of the Spirit. This is a challenging subject because the goal is not just more knowledge about the gifts but knowledge that releases us into the actual exercise of the gifts in our personal lives and in the corporate life of this church. “Be ye doers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 4:23-24, Matthew 5:23-24, Exodus 25:1-22, Luke 23:8, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Nature Of The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 19, 2024

Based on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, eight characteristics of the gifts of the Spirit are examined.

Intro We are examining the gifts of the Spirit. Last week, we talked about the purpose of the gifts. The gifts of the Spirit are not designed to entertain the saints or make church more exciting. The gifts of the Spirit are to build up the saints so they can do the work of the ministry. The gifts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Acts 1:8, Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 10:20, Romans 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Preaching The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands us to "Go and make disciples of all nations

Why we have to preach the gospel: We have to preach the Gospel because: 1. *God commands it*: Jesus instructs us to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). 2. *Souls are at stake*: People without Christ are lost and destined for eternal separation from God (John 3:36). 3. *The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Transformative Power Of The Fire Of God

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

The Fire of God is a potent symbol in Scripture, representing purification, transformation, and divine presence.

The Fire of God is a potent symbol in Scripture, representing purification, transformation, and divine presence. This sacred flame has the power to refine, renew, and empower believers, burning away impurities and igniting a passion for God's will. Biblical Examples: - Moses' encounter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-4, 1 Peter 1:7, Acts 1:8

The Living Word: From Scripture To Spirit-Powered Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

How do we engage with the Bible? and how do we live out its truths in the power of the Holy Spirit?

The Living Word: From Scripture to Spirit-Powered Witness Introduction: Today, we are diving into three powerful passages that reveal the true nature and purpose of God’s Word: John 5:39-40, Luke 24:27, and Acts 1:8. Each of these Scriptures offers profound insight into how we are to engage with ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, Luke 24:27, Acts 1:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:17-18, 2 Timothy 3:15, Luke 24:44, Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Propósito De Los Dones Del Espíritu Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

El mensaje presenta una serie que examina los dones del Espíritu.

Hoy comenzamos una serie sobre los dones del Espíritu. Este es un tema desafiante porque el objetivo no es solo un mayor conocimiento sobre los dones, sino un conocimiento que nos permita ejercerlos en nuestra vida personal y en la vida corporativa de esta iglesia. “Sed hacedores de la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 4:23-24, Matthew 5:23-24, Exodus 25:1-22, Luke 23:8, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Naturaleza De Los Dones Del Espíritu Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

Basado en 1 Corintios 12:1-11, se examinan ocho características de los dones del Espíritu.

Estamos examinando los dones del Espíritu. La semana pasada, hablamos sobre el propósito de los dones. Los dones del Espíritu no están diseñados para entretener a los santos o hacer que la iglesia sea más emocionante. Los dones del Espíritu son para edificar a los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Acts 1:8, Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 10:20, Romans 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Prioridad De La Llenura Del Espíritu Santo #3 Series

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 5, 2024

La prioridad de la plenitud del Espíritu Santo en la vida del creyente y seguidor de Jesucristo.

Prioridad de la plenitud del Espíritu Santo EL ESPÍRITU SANTO Y EL PODER 1. La ascensión de Jesús - Sus palabras finales - Preparación y provisión de poder - Hechos 1:1-11 • Esperen la promesa del Padre... Pronto serán bautizados con el Espíritu Santo... ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Foursquare

What Now? (Continued)

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever hooked a water moccasin...

I would like to ride piggy-back on Pastor Jeff’s message last week, so you may hear a couple of similar thoughts. Pentecost is one of 7 seasonal feasts the Hebrew people observe. Also called “Feast of Weeks” Pentecost begins on the 50th day after Passover Believers rendered thanks to YHWH for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2024

We need to know the Holy Spirit better. Without Him, we miss out on many blessings.

INTRODUCTION - What is the average Christian’s understanding of the Holy Spirit? - I used to freak out when people called Him the Holy Ghost. - I do not know about you, but ghosts do not give me a comfortable feeling. - Is the Holy Spirit as well known or understood as the two other members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 30, 2024

This message addresses the eighth gift of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10: the supernatural enablement to give a message in an unlearned foreign language. In Scripture, tongues is the ability to speak in languages unknown to the speaker.

Intro In our study of the gifts of the Spirit, we come to the gift of "kinds of tongues," listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Of the nine gifts of the Spirit, two were reserved for the Church and are not active in the Old Testament. Those gifts are the gift of divers kinds of tongues and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-17, John 16:7, 1 Corinthians 14:1-15, Acts 1:5-8, Acts 11:15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic