Sermons on Ascensions Of Christ:

Ready For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 1, 2013

There are some who are eagerly waiting for Christ's return, In fact some don't want Him to return now and desire to continue doing what they are and then there are those who believe this is just a hoax and don't believe that He will ever return. Which one

Opening illustration: A teacher tells her young students, “Class, I’m going down the hall for a few minutes. I don’t expect to be away long. I’m sure there won’t be any trouble. I trust you to work on your assignments while I’m gone.” Fifteen minutes pass, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joys Of Being In Christ: 7 Reasons To Celebrate Our Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We have every reason to praise God because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. 1. In Christ we have been chosen to be holy and blameless 2. In Christ we have a destiny to be God’s children 3. In Christ we have forgiveness through His blood

Joys of Being in Christ 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: We are planning to take a tour through the book of Ephesians over the next few weeks. Ephesians was written by Paul while he was in prison and offers a wonderful picture of what Christ has done for His Bride, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mediating The New Covenant-1--The Security Of Christ’s Mediation Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011

The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How does He accomplish that? Successful mediation of the New Covenant is secured by...

MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-I—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION Attention: Lawyers rightly representing clients. Need: The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant/man’s redemption. How/Why has Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love In A Harsh World" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 18, 2025

To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

"The Power of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love in a Harsh World" Text: Gal. 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

The Importance Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2020

This passage is a summary of the forty days from Easter to Ascension (Acts 1:3), and beyond that to the application of the Great Commission.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BELIEVING. Mark 16:9-20. We start with a resounding statement of fact: “Jesus was risen early on the first day of the week” (Mark 16:9a)! This fact is attested in the other Gospels, and throughout the New Testament, and is the whole basis and explanation of the existence of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days Later Was A Big Day!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 18, 2012

The Ascension was a BIG DAY in the church and Jesus is there with the Father in heaven on our team, looking out for us still. So are we living like he is?

Thursday was a big day in the life of the Church. I was in Wellington on Thursday learning more about Natural Church development which is a Church Health Survey that’s been put together by a bloke by the name of Christian A Swartz who will incidentally be in Christchurch in a couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Claims His Kingdom.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2024

The ultimate Son of man, the new Adam, is given dominion over all mankind.

JESUS CLAIMS HIS KINGDOM. Daniel 7:13-14. In DANIEL 7:13, “one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him.” In the Gospels, ‘Son of man’ is Jesus’ favourite name for Himself (cf. Mark 14:61-62). It was understood to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Sing Praises Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

"He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice" (PSALM 68:33).

O SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 68:32-35. PSALM 68:32. The closing exhortation of this Psalm calls upon all the kingdoms of the earth to sing praises unto God. PSALM 68:33. He is again referred to under the figure of “Him that rideth upon the heavens” (cf. Psalm 68:4). But now we are told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Christian Leadership And Discipleship

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2025

Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.

Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

A Blueprint For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus plan for His church.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025) If you look through the vast resources in my personal library you would notice that great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One book is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 2-The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 5, 2017

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Jesus Christ.

Title: Philippians 2-The Heart of Christ Date: 7/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Philippians 2.5-11 CT: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Jesus Christ. [Screen 1] In his sermon titled "Think Hard, Stay Humble," Francis Chan told the following story about a man named Vaughn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church