Sermons on Acts 1:9-15:

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Across The Street And Around The World Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 10, 2012

Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ.

Title: Across the Street and Around the World Text: Acts 1:1-11 Thesis: Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ. Healthy Missional Churches have a global vision for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ… Healthy Missional Churches see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

"It's Time To Stop Staring At The Clouds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2012

A sermon about the Ascension.

“It’s Time to Stop Staring at the Clouds” Acts 1:1-11 The two men in white robes asked the disciples kind of a strange question, did they not: “why are you standing here looking toward heaven?” But, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Half A Verse Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 18, 2012

Just half a verse in Acts 1:1-12 describes Jesus being taken into heaven. What’s in the other 11 1/2 verses?

Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

"Why Are You Standing Here?"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

EASTER 7(A) - God’s angels ask the disciples why they are still standing at the place of Jesus’ ascension. We are to go to share God’s kingdom of grace. We are to watch for God’s kingdom of glory.

“WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE…?” (Outline) May 16, 2010 - Easter 7 - ACTS 1:8-14 INTRO: At different times in our lives we are faced with various senses of duty. In college we have a sense of duty to our studies. In marriage we have a sense of duty for our family. In our calling in life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Waiting Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 4, 2011

The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character.

Acts 1: 13 - 26 The Waiting of the Holy Spirit After the Ascension of Jesus, the angels told them that the same Jesus will come again in like manner. The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character. The span is 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

After Camping, We Should Shut Up About The Rapture, Right?

Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 22, 2011

A May 22, 2011 response to the false teachings of Harold Camping with regard to May 21, 2011 explaining that Christians need to declare the truths of Christ's return more enthusiastically than ever.

Because of the intense scrutiny brought upon the person and people of Jesus Christ by a false prophecy, I believe the Spirit of God has led me to give address the truth of Jesus Christ’s promised return for His bride. Jesus Christ didn’t return yesterday. There was no rapture. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

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

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11