Sermons on Gevurot 1:2:

A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Transition Of Power (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 13, 2010

A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 2 Acts 1:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning – February 2nd, 2025) Throughout my life I have witnessed seven transitions of power as one presidential administration handed over the responsibility of governing the United States to another. On May 6th, 2023, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Baton Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 21, 2009

Expanding our understanding of the Kingdom, Embracing our call to be a Witness, and, Encountering the power of the Spirit.

Pre-Reading Introduction Before we come to our reading, a brief word of introduction. Three things: 1. It’s always good to bear in mind that the book of Acts is a sequel – it’s part 2. Luke first wrote the Gospel that bears his name. 2. In Acts 1:1, Luke says in his Gospel he wrote about what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses For Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We care called to be witnesses for Christ. What does that mean? How are we to serve as His witnesses in the world?

1. The Book of Acts May 24th, 2009 Witnesses for Christ When I was growing up I was not exactly what you would call a Bible scholar. In fact until I went to college I really didn’t know much about it at all. I had many opinions that I would support with Biblical texts taken horribly out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Witnessing To Your Jerusalem

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A Short series on witness

Witnessing to your Jerusalem Gladstone Baptist Church - 10/4/05 We are looking at our Witness in the next couple of weeks. Okay - here’s your chance for a chup-a-chup. Who knows our church’s mission statement ... Through our Worship, Witness and Works of service, we aim to reach people with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009

The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009

Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Move

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 3, 2006

Easter admonitions for Christians to get and stay busy for Christ

“It’s Your Move” Acts 1:1-11 Intro. · Easter should be the most important day, in the life of a Christian! · It should remind us of the uniqueness of our faith, and the power of our God! · It should also be a reminder of our responsibilities as a Christian! o Christ has done His part in making a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Power

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

How would you know if a revival happened? The best place to look is in Acts--a tiny group of peasants and slaves had no political, economic, cultural or religious power, but within three centuries the Christians were the only ones keeping the world togeth

The Great Awakening prevented the French Revolution from happing in England. As a result, social healing took place. The rich became just and generous with their resources. The poor became more self-disciplined after conversion. Britain abolished the slave trade. There were lots of reforms, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Last Days On The Earth Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

First sermon in a series on the Book of Acts emphasizing the work of Jesus the living Lord who Acts 1 teaches is LIVING, GIVING (the Holy Spirit) and RETURNING.

Jesus’s Last Days on the Earth TEXT: Acts 1:1-2 – “The former treatise have I made Luke is referring to the Gospel of Luke], O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

If This Is That Wheres That At?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 27, 2011

It's time for the Church to take her rightful place in the world: Manifesting holiness, and truth, and integrity and the Power of almighty God. We must contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and never settle for less than the full manifestati

Acts 1:1-16 1 ¶ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-16, Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011

A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Things Left For The Church By Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010

Jesus left a command for the Church and that was to reach souls for Him.

Intro. We have Inheritance, heaven. But Jesus also promised a little taste here - why? We should be Unified in our Commission. There is a task to complete - Jesus is not through seeking to save! I. Infallible Presentations - The Resurrection is true - vs. 3 There are historical evidences of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11