Sermons about Ascension To Heaven

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 22, 2002

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When we come face to face with the ascension of Jesus Christ, our lives are changed.

“THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST” Acts 1:9-11 April 14, 2002—FBC, Richland In one of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips, Calvin and Hobbes are lying under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Calvin, the hyperactive little boy, asks, “What if there is no heaven? What if this is all we get?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Ascension Is Important

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 2, 2025

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This morning, we look at why the Ascension is so important that Jesus, who is God and Man, sits at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty, and is not here with us today.

Good Morning. When I took some Psychology classes at UMBC, I could get extra credit for signing up for experiments. There’s one experiment where students stand in the quad and stare up at the sky and point … and without fail, lots of other people gather round to look up at the sky and try to work ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Theophilus And The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2017

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The Gospel of Luke and Acts were both written by Luke and were both addressed to Theophilus. Are you Theophilus?

Please stand with me as we read The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Titus 1:1-2, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Ascension Day?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 26, 2007

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Benefits for believers of Christ in His ascencion.

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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Live With An Ascension Attitude

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

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We ask the Holy Spirit to work through the verses of Psalm 47 to gently remind us of what the ascension of Jesus means for us. We have no reason to live our lives like deer caught in a car’s headlights. In light of this Psalm may each of us be empowered to live with an ascension attitude!

‘‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Do you think the angels were really looking for an answer from the disciples when they asked that question? It doesn’t seem as though they were. The question appears to have implied that the disciples had no good reason for standing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Ascension Calls Us”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 19, 2020

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Today the text empowers us to a great call not to give up, this thing is on us, to pardoner with Jesus , to know it now time, Ascension calls us to pray, and to have faith that works.

Acts 1:6-14 “Ascension Calls Us” 1. Ascension Calls us “Don’t Give Up” • The days prior to Jesus' murder had been brutal for them. • They had scattered and hid out they had much confusion • Perhaps thought the last three years was a mess or was it • One thought they had What are we to do? He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Methodist

Good Question, Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

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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

Live With An Ascension Attitude

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 6, 2008

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Live with An Ascension Attitude 1) Cheer the great things Christ has accomplished 2) Count on Christ’s continuing rule for your benefit

The cost of gas has gone up again. It’s predicted to keep rising until it hits $1.40 per litre this summer. How does that make you feel? Does your stomach churn as you calculate the cost of driving to work? Are you rethinking that summer camping trip? Do you fear what other costs will go up as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ascension Of The Lord- But They Doubted

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 22, 2023

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Involuntary doubt refers to hesitation in believing, difficulty in overcoming objections connected with the faith, or also anxiety aroused by its obscurity. If deliberately cultivated doubt can lead to spiritual blindness.

In a Roman Catholic parochial school, a young student learned that Light waves travel much faster than sound waves. And he knew that we can see as far out in the universe as 46.5 billion light years away. So, when Sister Marie was teaching the Biblical story of the Ascension of Jesus to a class of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

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The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension And The Empowered Movement

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018

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The Ascension of Christ was an Empowering Moment for the Apostles to go and Empower others.

Ekklesia: The Ascension and The Empowered Movement Acts 1: 4-14 text v.8 I have watched over my lifetime different movements that have been started by men and women with purpose who dared to stand against racism, injustices and the mistreatment of people who have been treated like second ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2019

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The ascension of Jesus forcefully wrapped up his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples and many hundreds more. It made it glaringly obvious that Jesus came from God, is God, and was returning to God.

The Ascension - May 19, 2019 Sermon - Acts 1:1-11 [The 'memes' described below were found, and the link was active on May 17, 2019 here: https://www.boredpanda.com/famous-last-words/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic] Last words. Do you ever wonder about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

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we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith.

Today, we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith. The Ascension is not just about Jesus physically leaving the earth, but rather it represents a new relationship between Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 15, 2021

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To ascend which means to dwell continually with Him (Jesus Christ) so we gain clarity.

1. Our Second Reading in Ephesians chapter 1 says that Jesus is in heaven in his body "at His own right hand" - the place of infinite glory, power, and majesty. Something greater exists than your tendencies and struggles-- Verse 21: "far above all principalities" --He is our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Ascension 2019 And Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 2, 2019

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Why is the ascension of Jesus so important to our prayer life?

Ascension Sunday 2019 - Prayer Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, John 1:14, John 13:3, 1 Corinthians 15:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:6, Ephesians 6:8, Jude 1:20, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 1:15, Philippians 4:6, John 14:13, John 15:16, John 16:23, John 16:26, Proverbs 15:8, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 28:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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