Sermons on Hechos 1:6:

Priorities Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Fuente De Poder

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Dec 6, 2005

Pero recibireis poder

Introducción: Dios desde el principio, siempre ha delegado autoridad. Cuando creó a Adán, le dio dominio sobre la creación. El operaba con un poder y una autoridad usando toda la capacidad que Dios le había dado. Ahora, hay una diferencia entre autoridad y poder. La autoridad es tu posición; y ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, and all of a sud

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing Acts 1:4-11 How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Power To Change The World Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2009

In this message we take a look at the early church in Jerusalem and how God radically changed the people and how they in turn radically changed the world.

Power to Change the World Acts 1:1-11 A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane which was late due to another flight being cancelled. The crowd had become very impatient as the time went on. Finally a very angry man who really overestimated his importance pushed his way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Empowered Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Un-Finished Task

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 2, 2009

A Call for ALL the saints of God to Finish the Work the Lord has called us ALL to do, and how to do it.

The Un-Finished Task Acts 1:1-11 KJV Introduction: The key to this thought is found in verse 8... “ye shall be witnesses unto me” This verse is the Un-Finished task. ~There are family members that need to hear this witness ~There are friends ~There are co-workers ~There are people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Elevated

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Christ Returns To Earth Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

When Christ returns to take control

“Christ Returns To Earth” Acts 1:6-11 Ever since that day people have been discussing the Second Coming, the day in which Jesus once again sets foot on the earth. And notice how Jesus left; bodily, physically, and visibly. In the 14th chapter of Zechariah the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Witnesses

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Receive The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows the importance of Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Why receive the Baptism in the Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday we looked at what the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is not. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Going And Coming Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the second in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Going and Coming” Acts 1:6-11 4.29.07 Last week, we said that the very idea of a book named “Acts” would be fairly unique to Christian faith, in that many faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and the like, do not concern themselves so much with history as they do ethics. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free