Sermons on Ascendance:

Bethel: My God (2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Borrowed religion won’t do; we must know Him individually and personally.

Intro Statement “At Bethel — the House of God — borrowed religion won’t do. You must know Him as your God.” -- Introduction – From Gilgal to Bethel Last time we stood at Gilgal, the place of rolling stones, where God rolled away the reproach of Egypt, where Elisha burned his plow, and where we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Meeting God When Running Scared

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

When a person is limited . . . threatened . . . and scared, he/she will listen to God and respond positively.

“Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed and saw a ladder set on earth with its top reaching to heaven. There were angels ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Topics: Pentecost, Church Birth, Gospel Proclamation

"Let God Be God In Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White Luke is the author of both the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, the only evangelist to write a two-volume work. He delineates three periods of salvation history: 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Beware

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Beware Deuteronomy 6:12 Introduction: We often see such notices as these: Beware of the Dog or Beware of Pickpockets; but there is one we never see, and that is, Beware of Self. 1 Corinthians 10:12 We read recently of the author of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2012

Jesus knew and suffered due to the reality of sin in the human heart. But when He physically left the earth, His message was not a pessimistic one. Summarizing who he was and what difference this should make for everyone is stated in what is known as the

Avid readers often will credit this or that writer for luring them into a lifelong love of a genre. For those who love science fiction, it offeres grand, cosmic landscapes on which to project the boundless possibilities of life. Yet for one writer, Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012), who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Other

Resurection Reflections

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 11, 2008

11 amazing things Jesus did. Preach your own message from this proven outline!

RESURRECTION REFLECTIONS Jesus’ Life and Mission Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 23, 2008 Mention the Kerygma (The Heart of the Matter) 333 OT prophecies/ 456 details. Not vague-very detailed Today we start with Psalm 22: the ultimate Messianic Psalm. 1. He was prophecied by many prophets over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Showed Himself Alive Series

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on May 16, 2009

He defeated death

He Showed Himself Alive Acts 1:1-7 I He showed Himself alive after His cruel death…. John 20:25 He showed Thomas His nail prints. II He showed Himself alive after having laid in the tomb three days and three nights. John 2:19 Destroy this temple and I will raise it up. III He showed Himself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Generosity

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

 The poor widow, would have had no source of income after her husband's death.  Therefore the two small copper coins were all she had - and yet she offered them to God.

1. GOD SEES HOW WE GIVE. Mark 12:41a Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

The Power Behind The Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2011

A study of chapter 14 verses 1 through 32

Isaiah 14: 1 – 32 The Power Behind The Man 1 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will still choose Israel, and settle them in their own land. The strangers will be joined with them, and they will cling to the house of Jacob. 2 Then people will take them and bring them to their place, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Then Cometh The End

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 1, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ. This lesson affirms the kingdom began on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Rapture (caught up) at His Coming? 2. Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming? 3. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “then cometh the end.” We will address three theories in pre-millennialism in this lesson: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Heart Of The Gospel Is.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2016

Why all should be saved by the Godly hand of the Lord.

WHAT THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL IS. Romans5: 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist