Sermons on Acts 1:6-8: showing 31-45 of 907

Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002

The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Turn The World Upside Down

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fishn' For A Livin" Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#5 in the series "The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" -

"The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" - "FISHN’ FOR A LIVIN" Acts 1:8 As we have looked at the first four pillars of a powerful church we now come to the one that is both a command and a natural effect of the previous four. If the church is strengthened by fellowship, discipleship, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 1:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Need Greater Than Grief

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 20, 2002

The Stages of Human Grief, and the way that God accelerated the process for the Disciples, because of the task he had for them. The Importance of Witnessing

The Need Greater Than Grief Mat 26:56, 69-70, John 19:25-27, John 20:18 - 19, John 21:1-22, Mark 16:19 - 20, Acts 1:8 October 15, 2002 I. I think that most of you know that I am a chaplain for a Hospice. People tell me all the time they can’t see how I do that. A. I do have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 20:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8 Of 8 - The Holy Spirit And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just for Pentecostals.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 8 – The Holy Spirit and Church The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: · The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? · Was it you or your younger brother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Lost To Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 20, 2003

Here is a teaching on the importance of truth and how God DETESTS lies. There’s even an eye opener in regards to the character of God and lies.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH When a witness in a court of law takes the stand, he or she makes a solemn pledge to “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” • Not to dilute the truth • Not to expand on the truth • Not to interpret the truth • Just to tell the plain truth At least ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Two Words To Count On

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Works Jesus Left The Church To Do In His Name.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 18, 2008

I believe that the supreme task of the Church is the evangelism of all mankind. Not only did Jesus do evangelism, most of His last Words to the Church were to go into the entire world and tell everyone the ’Good News’ of the Gospel. I thank God for every

Five Works Jesus Left the Church to Do in His Name. I believe that the supreme task of the Church is the evangelism of all mankind. Not only did Jesus do evangelism, most of His last Words to the Church were to go into the entire world and tell everyone the ’Good News’ of the Gospel. I thank God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

The Resurrection Is Over, Now What?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus expects us to be witnesses throughout the world until His return. We are not to stand around wasting time. We are to be the disciples that we were called to be.

Introduction: Listening to our friends or relatives, at times it is hard to believe some of the stuff that they say. Some of the things that they say are so far fetched, that we say to ourselves “Where in the world did they come up this idea?,” or Who did they hear this ridiculous thing from?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Is Not A One Way Trip To Nowhere"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Apr 30, 2008

Life in Christ is what brings meaning.

Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23 “Life Is Not a One Way Trip to Nowhere” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the 1997 blockbuster movie, As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson plays the dysfunctional, acid-tongued, romance novelist Melvin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Be A Witness, You've Got A Mansion, Be Ready To Go!

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2008

AN ASCENSION DAY SERMON

ASCENSION DAY MESSAGE (Thursday- 1st May, 2008) At THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Mossford Green, Barkingside- London, United Kingdom) By REV EGERTON GBONDA (Anglican Diocese of Bo- Sierra Leone, Church of the Province of West Africa) THEME: Be a Witness, You’ve Got a Mansion, Be Ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 2, 2008

The Ascension is an important part of the ministry of Jesus. He came to save our sins and He will come again when we least expect it. Be ready!

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 To them he presented himself alive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran