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Introduction: We, who are so blessed by our ascended Lord, should be filled with confidence, joy, and hope. We, who are so blessed by our ascended Lord, should be filled with faith in Christ and love for our neighbor, especially our fellow saints. We, who are so blessed by our ascended Lord, should be…

Where were you three years ago? Introduction: Where were you three years ago? Trump was sworn into office The patriots and falcons win the chance to play in the Superbowl A Malaysian flight goes missing I was moving from California to Washington As the book of Acts begins the disciples might be thinking…

When I was 14, we moved from the house that I had grown up in. I was used to having my best friends lived next door, it was all about to change. Though we only moved 5 miles away, my life changed at that point. I didn’t see my friends everyday. We couldn’t go build forts and ride four wheeler’s all the…

Jesus was leaving his disciples again. Christ spent 40 days reassuring his disciples that he will never leave them or forsake them. Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God throughout these 40 days. The disciples were to wait for what he promised them before he died. This was the Advocate who would act in…

Mission Possible Mission Possible May 20, 2012 Dunt dunt duh duh dunt dunt.. For many of us, particularly those of my generation, this is a very familiar theme. While we didn’t watch a lot of TV at my house, this was a can’t miss for both my parents and grandparents. This show was a thriller - every…

Title: "The Ascension: Our Hope and Commission" I. Introduction A. Opening Prayer B. Welcoming the congregation and setting the context for Ascension Day C. Highlighting the significance of Jesus' ascension II. Understanding the Ascension ( Acts 1:1-3 ) A. Exploring the post-resurrection appearances…

At Pentecost, God launched the final phase of his great plan of salvation. What was his launch plan? How did the Holy Spirit use the disciples? What can we learn from this?

A mother buys her little boy a helium balloon from a vendor at the fair. Its shiny foil liner is shaped like his favorite cartoon character. He clutches the balloon string tightly as they make their way to the Ferris wheel. All at once, a dog from the crowd barks loudly behind them. The boy jumps suddenly…

Mark 16:19-20 An American Dictionary of the English Language (IMPLICATION) IMPLIC̵A´TION An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; a tacit inference, or something fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; ASCEN´SION, n. [L. ascensio.] 1. The act of ascending; a rising. It…

An Ending The Resurrection 40 Days appearing to the disciples The Ascension *** Image: Ascension The ascension marks the end of Jesus’s regular coming and going among his apostles. A Beginning And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed…

Intro Prayer When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through…

The Book of Luke was written about the beginning of Jesus ministry with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts was written about the Acts of the Spirit among the church. The Ascension, not the Resurrection, was the turning point between Luke & Acts. Jesus had to leave them They weren’t prepared for Jesus’…

Jesus' ascension reveals God's amazing love for us--Jesus becomes a part of the human race for ever more; Jesus gives us space to grow up into his likeness, and entrusts us with his great mission; and Jesus gives us time to come and be united with him. What an amazing God we have!

HOOK/INTRODUCTION - “We believe in Jesus like we believe in Spider man or the other superheroes, right?” That’s what a family member once asked me. No, of course not! But I realized when they said it, how common such an idea can be. Jesus isn’t around us right now and the way we talk about Him is always…

This is Ascension Sunday An explanation of the celebration of the Ascension Ascension & Pentecost are best celebrated together through the week. Luke & Acts can be considered two volumes of the same Gospel The Gospel of Luke records Jesus’ earthly ministry from His birth through His crucifixion and resurrection,…

Six Weeks Forty days, Acts 1:1–4 With a little arithmetic, we can make these conclusions: From crucifixion to resurrection, 3 days. From resurrection to ascension, 40 days. From crucifixion to ascension, 42 days (the third day and the day of resurrection overlap). Therefore, six weeks had elapsed since…

Introduction Today I want to spend just a few moments and examine a simple question. Why Church? What’s the point and purpose of church? Some of us spend up to 4-5 hours a week at church, why? I’ll be honest, when I began typing that statement out ‘4-5 hours a week’ - that’s on the high side. That’s…

EVERY DAY IS MEMORIAL DAY 1 Timothy 3:16 Calvary Baptist Church May 30, 2004 (AM) Intro : In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved south-land, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place…

INTRODUCTION 1. Having determined from the Scriptures that man possesses a body; soul and / or spirit which continues after death, the question now before us is this: "Where do the spirits of believers go after death?" 2. In this lesson, we will be examining two different views: a. One that we will call…

PRAYER Introduction and Review The entire NT teaches the humiliated and exalted Christ as the core of the gospel. His Humiliation includes his incarnation, sinless life, and atoning death. His Exaltation includes his resurrection, ascension, session, intercession, and second coming. Last week we spent…

Living in the Light of Christ’s Return Picture a relay race, where a team of runners works together, each carrying a baton for a portion of the race before passing it to the next runner. The team's success depends on the collaboration and dedication of each individual. As they run, they keep their eyes…

Today is Christ the King Sunday. This Sunday is one of my favorite Sundays to preach because the preacher has one job this morning, and that is to talk about the kingship of Jesus Christ. A few weeks ago I preached about the end of the biblical story, which is not disembodied life up among the clouds…

Assumptions There are many belief’s, many assumptions that are made regarding the return of Christ. Before there is a return there had to be an ascension. Tonight we are looking at the ascension and discussing what we can know from the ascension about the return. There are three major views, theological…