Sermons about Ascension Of Christ

"Receive Gifts From Your Ascended Lord”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,847 views

According to these verses from Ephesians 4:7-16 Jesus ascended into heaven to be better able to provide for his followers.

Where should a coach stand while his team is engaged in an athletic contest? The rules for various sports often dictate where a coach can stand during a game, meet, or match. But it makes sense that the coach should stand where he or she can see what’s going on and also be able to offer advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Guiding Lights

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 5,728 views

The three guiding lights of the Church are Biblical theology, an evangelistic programme and a spiritual dynamic

IC 05-05-05 Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my question by telling you a story? Story: "There is an old legend which says when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

The Time Has Come To Glorify The Son

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 16,107 views

sermon reflecting jesus prayer to be glorified by God after having completed his work here on earth - slight connection with mother’s day / ascension

May 12, 2002 John 17:1-11 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Cling To Me

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,012 views

Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

What Stands In The Way?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 4,927 views

For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 5, 2021

based on 1 rating

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What did the two men on the road to Emmaus think about the resurrection? They had the opportunity to meet the risen Christ. Is it not interesting that Luke has two unknown men meet the risen Christ first?

The Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 24:13 And behold, atwo of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was 1about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Prophecies Of Christ Fulfilled

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 28, 2020

based on 1 rating

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These selected prophecies are only a few of the over 350 prophecies about Jesus Christ, our Lord. These prophesies are fulfilled directly by the birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.

Born of a Woman — Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4 Descendant of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Jesse — Matthew 1:1-3,6; Genesis 12:3, 17:19, 22:18, 26:4, 49:10; Numbers 24:17; Isaiah 11:1 Throne of David — Luke 1:32; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 9:6-7 Everlasting Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Psalm 45:6, Daniel 2:44 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Two "Cans" To Those Who Think "I Can't"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 16,041 views

how Jesus enabled his disciples to carry on after his ascension

June 1, 2001 Acts 1:1-14 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Like Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 16,094 views

Christian Doctrine always is followed by Christian duty.

Title Living like Christ Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Introduction Colossians 3:1 begins the section where Paul starts to turn from Christian doctrine to Christian duty. We going to see a clear example of this as we look at Colossians 3:1-17 1.Our Christian Doctrine (3:1-4) 2.Our Christian Duty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Question, Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

| 4,338 views

We need to hear and reclaim the message of Jesus' ascension as Lord.

Introduction Jesus has answered every question put to him, whether they were from hostile intentions such as the first three, or from a sincere desire to learn such as the last. Those who tried to shame him found themselves shamed; the one seeking wisdom found himself affirmed. Whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do You Stand Looking Into The Sky? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015

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The Ascension of Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (1). Jesus continues to work after the ascension. (2). The ascended Lord Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people. (3). Jesus’s ascension is his heavenly enthronement as King. (4). Jesus’s ascension is his return to his Father. (5). The ascended Lord Jesus is our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Resurrection Response Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 12, 2012

based on 9 ratings

| 23,215 views

A sermon examining how the followers of Jesus responded to His resurrection.

RESURRECTION RESPONSE ACTS 4:32-33 Thus far in our study of the book of Acts we have seen the ascension of Christ, the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Since today is Resurrection Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to examine the lives of those first Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 2,999 views

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 22,892 views

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Witnesses

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 26, 2020

based on 1 rating

| 2,474 views

We are the Waiting Witnesses of Jesus Christ. We await his return, we witness to the truth about Jesus while we are here.

WAITING WITNESSES Acts 1:1-11 Introduction What do you say after Easter? After the greatest earth-shaking event ever to happen on our planet? The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the game-changer - the moment that the power of God and the divinity of Jesus was forever proven. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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