Sermons on Acts 1:8-11:

Witnessing By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 3, 2012

verse 1:8 is the key verse in the book of Acts. It’s what Acts is all about. It’s the story of the early church. Notice that it tells us that we are going to have power, and that the power will be from the Holy Spirit, and that we are to be witnesses.

Witnessing by the Holy Spirit Acts 1:6-8 (KJV) 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011

ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Breathe Into You Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

What does it really means to follow Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts begins with the Day of Pentecost, which occurred 50 days after Easter, when God gave the Holy Spirit to the church. From that point on, the church is those wh

Breathe Into You Acts 1:1-8; Romans 8:9 Pastor George Dillahunty tells the story of Norena who lived in southern Florida when Hurricane Andrew severely damaged her home. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did the contractor, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Unleashing The Power Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

As we look at the Book of Acts, what we find is that when we are connected to God through the Holy Spirit, great power comes. We are not created to live powerless existences

Breathe: Unleashing the Power Acts 1:4-8 2 Tim. 1:7 Herbert Jackson tells the story of when he was a new missionary who was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Be The Church 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.

It’s good to get a time of refreshing…What does God want for our church in 2009? You know, we’ve been going through the book of John for the last year and a half having just finished it before the holidays. And the book of John ends with Jesus preparing His disciples for His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Tell The Truth About Jesus Christ 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.

[“Jesus” represented by the media – married, aquarian, self-claims, Jesus and satan brothers, Jesus a created god, etc.] There’s so many voices giving the world the wrong impression of who Jesus really is. It’s up to us as Christians to tell the world and to show the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Receive The Holy Ghost In 2011

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 31, 2010

This sermon reveals the power of God, if you want the power of God. This is the way to get it. Follow him to the end of your search when you

Acts1:8 Most people think that the Holy Ghost is received by lying on of hands, and this is true, but I want to talk to you from my very own experience: about the day I received the Holy Ghost. When I graduated from Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the year of 1987, l was raised to be a good kid. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011

The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Encouraged Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011

God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011

If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

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

I Will Give My Testimony Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 22, 2012

Sermon on resolutions that can change your life and impact the kingdom.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 4 I Will Give My Testimony Acts 1:8 Scripture Reading 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Not "go say it in your closet". 95% of professing Christians never share their faith, and of the 5% that do, 80% of them are new believers.

Not "go say it in your closet". 95% of professing Christians never share their faith, and of the 5% that do, 80% of them are new believers. As I tell this story from 1 Kings 18, I want you to wonder why I’m using it to begin a sermon on evangelism…. Imagine the scene, over 400 decked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8