Sermons on Acts 1:5-14: showing 16-30 of 1,133

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Powerful Gift

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

We were created in Christ Jesus as New creatures to carry the power and anointing of God in our lives, that this power may flow out of us as rivers of living waters, to the lost the hungry the thirsty, the dying.

Acts 1:8 We serve a God who makes his presence known (He manifests himself in supernatural ways). In Exe. He appears to Moses as a flame of fire in a bush He manifests himself as a pillar of fire and a pillar of cloud He is the rock that followed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Isaiah 43:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Anointing Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The anointing of the believer is the same anointing that was upon Jesus Christ, It is the mighty Power of the Holy Spirit. To do the works of Jesus we must have the same power he had, and we do through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

(Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (This discourse begins almost with this premise accepted as common knowledge) (Our strength is found in our relationship with God through the power of his Spirit) From the apostles perspective everything ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Power Filled Church

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Gods will for his church corporately and individually is that we be filled with his power, from a new testament perspective this is the only way to live

A church filled with Power,is a church living in the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marked the introduction of the new testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament = Life lived in the power of the spirit. = Having the inner power to live the life that pleases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Until I Come Again

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

What should we be busy doing until the Lord’s return?

Until I Come Again Acts 1:1-11 Sometimes we get the impression as children of God that our whole hope is found in looking forward. I praise God for the hope of the future; however, there is much more to this Christian life than that. Until we look into the past, we cannot know what the future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Until I Come Again

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

What should we be busy doing until the Lord’s return?

Until I Come Again Acts 1:1-11 Sometimes we get the impression as children of God that our whole hope is found in looking forward. I praise God for the hope of the future; however, there is much more to this Christian life than that. Until we look into the past, we cannot know what the future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

They Went Up

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 17, 2002

Not everybody that comes in goes up, Find out who they are and whether or not you want to be in that crowd

Acts 1:12-13 Lu 24:49 Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from on high. Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples, Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you,....... Acts 1:9-11 As Jesus ascends into heaven his disciples stand watching his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sixth Sense

Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001

Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

“THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 8, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Change Is Constant

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 22, 2002

No one really likes change. However, change is not only a sign of a healthy church, it is also Biblical

"Change is Constant" Acts 1: 9-11 January 20, 2002 I. Intro A) Joke: How many church board members does it take to change a light bulb? (Make up as many humorous excuses as you can think of i.e. I like sitting in the dark, does the church want us to change the light bulb, can we afford to change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Methodist