Sermons on Gevurot 1:3:

The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025

To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Luke Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Luke was a physician, historian, and devoted Christian who used his skills to serve God. He played a critical role in documenting the life of Christ and the growth of the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF LUKE – PHYSICIAN AND AUTHOR OF LUKE AND ACTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 4:14 "Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings." Supporting Texts: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24 INTRODUCTION Luke was a physician, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2023

The Second Chapter of Acts describes the birth of the church in accordance with the declaration of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:13-19). Acts shows the power and direction of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church beyond the day of Pentecost.

Every Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ will confess, affirm, and proclaim that what happened to the one hundred and twenty followers of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost was an undeniable supernatural act of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the teaching and promise given by the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:1-11, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:44-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023

Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking Ahead To 2024 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2024

Acts is the birth, history (and encouragement) of the church. More importantly, it is the commanded mission of Jesus for all of us to follow to go and make disciples!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 1 Looking Ahead to 2024 Acts 1:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- On the heels of “The Alpha and Omega”, this is our next exploration - Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, 2 Timothy 2:2, Matthew 28:19, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Theophilus Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 6, 2024

As we embark on this new chapter in our lives I would like to examine the book of Acts.

“O Theophilus” Acts 1:1-3 As we embark on this new chapter in our lives I would like to examine the book of Acts. There are 28 chapters and I have no idea how long this will take. Our goal will not to rush through the book but rather to examine each week the Word of God to learn from it and to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Urgent Question Of Our Day Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 7, 2024

Acts 1:1-5 teaches us that Jesus is the only hope for our world today.

Introduction What is the most urgent question of our day? I decided to ask my artificial intelligence (AI) application that question. Here is the answer I received: “Determining the most urgent question is subjective, but topics like climate change, healthcare, and social justice often top the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024

Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

#1 Filled With Power Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

I think, as followers of Jesus, just like the first disciple, we find ourselves wondering why God would leave us all alone … abandoned. But we are never really along … God has surrounded us with His family, the church and given us a great promised gift.

~ Intro: What do you do when you feel abandoned and alone. When I was 6 or 7 I was fishing with my father up in the mountains. It was beautiful, good fishing but dangerous because the country where we lives was in the middle of a revolutionary war and the area we were in was known to have rebels ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Number 40 In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2025

The number 40 is a significant number in the Bible, symbolizing a period of testing...

The number 40 is a significant number in the Bible, symbolizing a period of testing, trial, and transformation. It is often associated with a period of preparation, purification, and renewal. Here are few examples of the number 40 in the Bible: 1. Rain and Flood (Genesis 7:12) The rain poured ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3, Genesis 7:12

A. B. C. Ascension Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 31, 2024

May 14th, 2026.

Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9; Psalm 93:1-5; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53. (A) THE ASCENSION OF JESUS. Acts 1:1-11. The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:1-9, Psalm 93:1-5, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catch The Wave

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 16, 2024

Introduction to the book of Acts

Catch the Wave Acts 1:1-3, Luke 16:19-31 Good morning, Happy New Years If I encouraged you to catch the wave for New Year's, you would probably think I was referring to some new campaign the church is trying to start. The dictionary defines the phrase, catch the wave, as seizing an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelistic Power

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 28, 2023

They did so much with so little, but today, we do so little with so much!

Evangelistic Power Acts 1:1-11 After the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples returned to Galilee as commanded by both the Lord and the angels. The final chapter of the gospel of John recorded the third time the disciples as a group, encountered the risen Lord. As we read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"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

Pentecost Part 1 Of 2 - Ascension Day

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 30, 2023

Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. HE had to leave so that HE could come to us, as SPIRIT FILLED believers, and one day return to take us in that same way. Question is, are you Ready?

2023.05.21 Sermon. Ascension Day. Part 1 of 2 for Pentecost William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:50-53; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; 1 Peter 1:3-9 BIG IDEA: Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, 1 Peter 1:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational