Sermons on Elijahs Ascension:

Transformation

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2015

A sermon that explores the ascension of Jesus in relation to the personal transformation it brings to the Disciples and ultimately to us.

Would you like to hear a poem about clouds? Very well then. Clouds Christina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894 White sheep, white sheep, On a blue hill, When the wind stops, You all stand still. When the wind blows, You walk away slow. White sheep, white sheep, Where do you go? It’s a poem about clouds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2012

Today’s church desperately needs new life; it needs to be rejuvenated and it needs to be made eager to tell the world about Jesus. The hope of the church is Christ Himself, and He is the only one who can fix His church. But the basic question that I want

February 9, 2003 Title: Where is Jesus? Text: “So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Everything In Life

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Jan 13, 2012

THIS MESSAGE WILL DESCRIBE THE SECRET TO BE SUCESSFULL IN EVERYTHING IN LIFE.

IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT WOULD UNLOCK ALL THE SECRETS OF LIFE, WOULD YOU WANT THAT KEY? IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT COULD OPEN EVERY DOOR AND CLOSE DOWN EVERY ENEMY, WOULD YOU NOT WANT THAT KEY? THE BIBLE SHOWS US THAT KEY. THE KEY IS CHRIST IN US AND US IN CHRIST. THIS SPEAKS OF AN ORGANIC ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Lives

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. For a few dark days, it appeared that all was lost, as the disciples of Jesus, his closest friends huddled in an upstairs room,

INTRO: Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. There is an air of assurance and confidence that all is well in the Christian church. Though for a few dark days, it appeared that all was not well, and in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Witnesses

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 26, 2020

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

"keep Crying Kids You're Almost There" Revised Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2022

This is an updated version of an Ascension Sunday sermon I wrote a number of years ago.

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” If you ever drove on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina back in the 1990’s you most likely remember a strange and funny kind of place named, “South of the Border.” And about 80 or 90 miles before you got there, billboard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Unstuck

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 7, 2022

A message from the Ascension of Jesus. The disciples stood gazing at Jesus. They were stuck

Title: Don’t Get Stuck Theme: Text: Acts 1:1 - 11 Opening Scripture Act 1:1-11 The former account I made, O Theophilus (the same person Luke wrote to. Luke and Acts are companion books. There was unfinished business at the end of Luke and so Acts steps in. That is why we call this book the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On A Trip Home

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2023

The Ascension of Jesus has been defined as the Christian belief, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, that Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He was glorified, exalted as Lord and Christ, sitting at the right hand of God.

Mohadesa Najumi, a female British writer once remarked: “Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:11, John 16:28

"can I Get A Witness?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2023

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Can I Get a Witness?” Acts 1:1-11 The two men dressed in white asked a strange question: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Think about it, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look up? And then they added, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Redirected

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 22, 2023

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A

May 21, 2023, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 1:6-14 Redirected Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As I interact with our Rachel’s Place Day Care, I’ve come to admire the abilities of the teachers to redirect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 5, 2021

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

AscensiÓn Del SeÑor

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 13, 2021

ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR

ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR Sagrada Escritura: Marca 16:15-20 . Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Ir al mundo entero y proclama el evangelio a toda criatura. El que crea y sea bautizado, será salvo; el que no crea, será condenado. Estos signos ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Other

"he Ascended Into Heaven"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Sep 21, 2020

Of all the aspects of Christ’s life, his birth, life, death and resurrection, the ascension gets little attention. This is unfortunate because it is something of the ‘Ticker-tape’ parade in God’s plan and yet few show up to applaud.

If you are a sports fan you love the game. You follow your team through the season, whether baseball or football, through the hard fought wins and crushing defeats. The excitement increase should your team make the playoffs. Each game now carries greater importance. In fact, in football loose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Into The Heavens Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 21, 2020

We talk a lot about the resurrection but often skip over the ascension (when Jesus rose into the heavens). It's an important part of our doctrine and deserves some attention!

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5543023 Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Intro: • Mom & Dad leaving us home alone, but make sure you do your chores. • We blew the chores off and watched tv instead. Until… We hear the car pull into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Ephesians 1:20, 1 Peter 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should You Remember About Easter?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 27, 2019

what should you remember about Easter

What sh, should you remember about Easter, should you remember the time you spent with family and friends, should you remember the Easter feast you had, or should you remember it was a four-day holiday? What should you remember about Easter, (first, second, third): 1. You Should Remember ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal