Sermons on Hechos 1:23:

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 2, 2011

The term, "waiting on God" is one of those terms that we often have difficulty defining. This message looks at what the disciples did while waiting for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON GOD Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Waiting Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 4, 2011

The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character.

Acts 1: 13 - 26 The Waiting of the Holy Spirit After the Ascension of Jesus, the angels told them that the same Jesus will come again in like manner. The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character. The span is 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From A Lot Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 28, 2011

The book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church.

• One of the first acts in the book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church. • While they are waiting in Jerusalem, as told to do, they begin to deal with the issue Judas, what he did, and what they should now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

"The C Team: Matthias" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007

The third message in a series on the Apostles

We are continuing our series this morning on the apostles or what we are referring to as the "C" Team and we are going to get started today by taking a look at our text. So turn your Bibles with me to the first chapter of Acts. Many of you have heard me say in the past couple of weeks that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your Part In The Story Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008

God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unhindered Gospel In The Hindered Church Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

I wrote this sermon to preach in a church where the pastor had just died on Wednesday night before. God wanted to demonstrate how His timing and His power is more important than the humans in charge.

The Unhindered Gospel in the Hindered Church A 20th century philosopher, Gamaliel Bradford, once said that “Life is hope triumphing over experience.” In those words, he summed up 20th century optimism. He implied that humanity would learn from its experience and improve. His hope was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

1 Accord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 30, 2012

In Acts 1:12-26 we see 1) The Submission of the Disciples (Acts 1:12–15), 2) The Suicide of a Disciple (Acts 1:15–20), and 3) The Selection of a Disciple (Acts 1:21-26).

Omar Khadr is a convicted terrorist. He was born in Toronto, has been detained in Guantanamo Bay for nearly a decade. In October 2010, he pleaded guilty to war crimes committed when he was 15 years old in Afghanistan — namely, throwing a grenade that killed a U.S. soldier in 2002. He was sentenced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Other

It Starts With One: Part Two, Acts 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The mission in Acts

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vote Is In!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018

St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hinge Of Resurrection-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2018

3 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-III Attention: The Trapper’s Stove! An engineer, a psychologist, & a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped & a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26, Acts 2:25-32, Acts 4:1-4, Acts 17:16-19, Acts 23:6-10, Acts 23:1-9, Acts 26:22-23, Romans 1:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, 1 Corinthians 15:30-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist