Sermons on The Ascension:

The Shattering Stone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the words of Christ Himself we have it stated that He was a shattering stone in His first coming.

A man was bragging that he had saved the life of a poor half-starved little girl who was trying to sell wilted flowers on a freezing cold winter day. When asked how he explained: "This little girl was hardly dressed for the kind of weather she was facing. She wore no gloves, and in her hand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44

Post-Covid Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022

Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting The Light Of Love

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 30, 2022

The darkness in this world spreads, but the light of Christ shines. And it illumines us and radiates through us to the world.

I want to draw your attention again to the beginning of this passage, where it say, “When he had gone out…” (John 13:31). Who is John talking about here? Who is it that has just “gone out”? It’s Judas, isn’t it? If you rewind a few verses in this thirteenth chapter of John, you see that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Full And Abundant Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2024

The thief comes to do what and Jesus comes to do what? (Seedthoughts from Adam Deibert of Sermon Central (#76329) and other material adapted from Daniel McCoy at: https://renew.org/the-devil-comes-to-steal-kill-and-destroy/). Delivered on Mother's Day

HoHum: Four ministers were discussing the pros and cons of various Bible translations and paraphrases. Eventually each stated which version, in his opinion, was the best. The first minister said he used the King James because the Old English style is beautiful and produces the most reverent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Bound PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Emphasizes seeking heavenly things, living a Christ-centered life, and the transformative power of embracing Christ as our Savior, Friend, and All.

Good morning, dear friends! I am so pleased to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and love, ready to receive the Word of God. I am reminded of the words of Max Lucado who once said, "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Topics: Heaven, Bound

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

Another in the series on Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

Mighty God Sunday, December 16, 2001 A couple of weeks ago at our seven and eights group on Wednesday night we looked at the question of Jesus resurrection. We did it from a different sort of perspective. I divided the kids up into groups and gave each group one of the most common naturalistic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Messiah Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE MESSIAH WILL CONQUER ALL ENEMIES AND FUNCTION: AS KING / AS PRIEST / AS JUDGE

BIG IDEA: THE MESSIAH WILL CONQUER ALL ENEMIES AND FUNCTION: AS KING / AS PRIEST / AS JUDGE NOTE: This is clearly a Messianic Psalm cf. Christ’s argument in Matt. 22:41-46 -- depends on 2 things being true: 1) that David wrote Psalm 110 2) that David was a prophet writing by inspiration of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bethlehem Star

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2009

The guiding light of Christ in a lost world

Examiner.com (New Orleans) 12/11/09 - VIDEO – Mysterious lights in Norway - Why Russia initially denied – It may be that it was the 6th failure of the last 13 launches of the ballistic missile. Bethlehem Star Psalm 19:1KJV The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Exaltation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the exalted position and titles of Christ.

#16 7-08-07 The Exaltation of Christ Text, Philippians 2:9-11 Introduction; Review about Christ’s humiliation from lasts weeks sermon. I Christ’s Exalted Position A. His Resurrection 1. His body was raised from the dead. 2. His Spirit was raised from Sheol B. His Ascension 1. 40 days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Uplifted Hands

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2010

What Christ for you and i as he was lifted in to heaven .

CHRIST UPLIFTED HANDS Luke 24:50And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. The final farewell of Jesus as his feet left the ground on the top of Mt. Olive. He lifted his hands and blessed the people. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013

Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Hope Of Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 9, 2017

Christians have a blessed hope on which they can govern their lives by, Jesus is returning and He expects them to be about their assigned task when He comes back.

Hope of Christ's Coming Act 1:9-11 Holds a truth not spoken of much these days, "He [Jesus] was taken up before their very eyes... they were looking intently up into the sky as He [Jesus] was going up, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee.' they said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 10, 2020

Bonhoeffer / Luke 9: 51-62; Luke 14; Revelation 21 and 22

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born Feb 4, 1906 and died Apr 9, 1945. He was a German Lutheran pastor who became a leading spokesman for the Confessing Church and was active in the resistance movement under the guide of employment in Military Intelligence (Abwehr). He was arrested and imprisoned in 1943. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Great Resurrection

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 3, 2021

Taken from Mark 16 showing the greatness of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

A Great Resurrection Mark 16 Intro: Of all the holidays that we celebrate the greatest for believers is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. -For the believer it means life. John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25

Denomination: Baptist