Sermons on Hechos 1:5:

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

Up With Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2023

Jesus ascended to His Father after His death, burial, resurrection, and appearances. We lift Him in proclaiming the gospel, our lives, and our worship.

Up with Jesus! President GW said good-bye to the nation in his famous Farewell Address. In it, he included: …Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion, and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

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I. In order to gain our identity in Christ we must wait for Jesus to provide it. (vs. 1-2) A. The three years the disciples spent with Jesus was their boot camp. B. Jesus worked to strip them of their worldly identity and remake them in His image. II. In order to gain our identity in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

In the book of acts we see the expansion of the gospel as the mission of the church. The book of acts is a continuation of what Jesus did and taught.

I. Witnesses to all of whom Jesus is. (Not just things directly related to salvation) (v.8) A. The same Greek word for witness is the same word used for martyr in other passages of scripture. B. Witness to His death, burial, and resurrection. C. Witness to all that He did to heal the lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For A Collision With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 10, 2023

Today’s message will be centered around Acts 1:4-5, and we’ll look at several passages that will bolster this message, and why I believe the body of Christ (the church) needs a collision; now perhaps, more than any other time in our history.

How many of you are like us, before we go on a trip we say a prayer asking for travel mercies, something like this “Lord, we are praying for a collision”… Y’all are looking a bit confused out there! We’ll get back to that. Today’s message will be centered around Acts 1:4-5, and we’ll look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

The Greatest Person That Ever Lived

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 18, 2026

That is a powerful statement and deserves an in-depth study.

Jesus declared John the Baptist to be the greatest “among those born of women” (Matthew 11:11a) (Heretofore referred to as John). That is a powerful statement and deserves an in-depth study. This message is about his lineage and life, and what we can learn from him. He is a pivotal figure in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11, Luke 1:80, Acts 19:2-4, Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 61:1, Mark 6:17-18, Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 22:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clothed With Power: Jesus, The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2026

We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something more. Jesus is the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit. This is not a secondary doctrine. This is discipleship power.

Clothed with Power: Jesus, the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit Introduction: More Than Forgiven — Empowered Church, many believers live forgiven but not empowered. Saved, yet struggling. Redeemed, yet timid. We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-34, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:38-39, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 3:20-21, Luke 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord: Under His Feet

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 27, 2025

To rise, ascend up, into the next level living, seated with Christ, rising to a place of trust to take dominion over what troubles us; over all limitations.

Christ's winning hand is His death and resurrection, but I have a fellow diocesan priest friend who likes to remind others that it’s not just Jesus’ death and resurrection but his Ascension too, which completes the paschal mystery. The Paschal Mystery in Christianity is from the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Every Day We Pray Toward The Time Of Our Own Ascension Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2025

We pray with Mary as the disciples did in the upper room, and do so with souls quieted from everyday concerns, as we await Christ’s summons.

Solemnity of the Ascension 2025 Today we are gifted by God with readings centering on promises and partings. We affirm it every weekend: “He ascended into heaven” and ”sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” The Gospels are not entirely clear, but the tradition of the Church for two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-3, Psalm 47:6-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025

Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2025

Holy Spirit is no more the property of a few prophets, saints but for everyone who seeks him. Though He is unseen by the World but experienced by believers, he took the form of Dove, the form of fire, and the form of flames of tongues.

Text: Acts 1:1-8 Theme: The Power of the Holy Spirit.   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: The Holy Spirit of God is introduced in the Old Testament with several occasions severally. But St. Luke introduces the Holy Spirit in different altitude. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Ascension Is Important

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 2, 2025

This morning, we look at why the Ascension is so important that Jesus, who is God and Man, sits at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty, and is not here with us today.

Good Morning. When I took some Psychology classes at UMBC, I could get extra credit for signing up for experiments. There’s one experiment where students stand in the quad and stare up at the sky and point … and without fail, lots of other people gather round to look up at the sky and try to work ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Unveiling Divine Promises SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Acts 1 reveals three divine promises that surpass any other promise in Scripture. Do you know what these promises are? And do you understand their significance to us?

Please stand with me as we sing the hymn "Standing on the Promises." Sing along with me: "Standing on the promises that cannot fail When doubts and fears assail, By the living Word of God, I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God." As humans, we often struggle to keep our promises. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Topics: Holy Spirit, Believers

Pentecost: Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2025

I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I use a glass filled with water. Then I take the full glass and submerged in a bucket of water. The glass is not only full but completely surrounded by water. I liken this unto the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. WE BELIEVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a glass of water. I pour water in the glass. I fill the glass to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God