Playlist: Jesus Christ's Ascension (topic)
Jesus Christ's Ascension
Sermon by David C. GrabbeOn the 40th day after His resurrection, Jesus Christ ascended visibly from a slope of the Mount of Olives near Bethany. The apostles witnessed His departure in a cloud that received Him and carried Him out of sight, and they understood its finality. He had appeared to them and others over 40 days, speaking of things pertaining …
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus ascended to heaven as our High Priest and Savior on the day of the wavesheaf offering. He was accepted before God at the time of the waving of the sheaf offering. Christ ascended about the same time as the wavesheaf was being waved before God. This occurred very early in the morning just after sunrise. Shortly after Mary …
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile mainstream Christianity places significant emphasis on Jesus Christ's resurrection and ascension to the Father during this season, our focus often lies elsewhere, particularly on the Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread. However, the ascension of Jesus Christ holds profound consequences that we must acknowledge. His …
Suffering Disgrace For Christ's Name
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the unfolding narrative of the early church, the Ascension of Jesus Christ holds a pivotal place. After His resurrection, God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, as seen in Acts 5:31, to offer repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. This exaltation signifies His place of honor, power, and authority, …
The Measure of Christ's Gift
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ's Ascension is a profound event that underscores His authority and role as the Head of the church, dispensing gifts to His people. As recorded in Ephesians 4:8-10, when He ascended on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men. This ascension signifies that He also first descended into the lower parts of …
Things Pertaining to the Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAt the conclusion of His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ completed the preparations for founding His church, having laid the foundation as the head and chief cornerstone alongside His apostles and prophets. Following His resurrection, He appeared to His disciples multiple times over a forty-day period, speaking of matters …
Never With Hands Hanging at Your Sides
Sermonette byRejoicing did not become commanded until Pentecost, a joyous time in which God has brought us into fellowship with Our High Priest, enabling peace with Him.
Dominion and Glory and a Kingdom
Sermonette byWhen Jesus told the religious leaders they would see Him seated at God's right hand and coming on the clouds, He did not mean they would be alive at His return.
Psalm Genres (Part Three B): Messianic (continued)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe ascension of Jesus Christ is a profound event foretold in the Messianic psalms, revealing His exaltation and authority. In Psalm 16:9-11, the prophecy declares His confidence that the Father would not leave Him in the grave, affirming that His soul would not remain in Sheol , nor would His body see corruption. Instead, He …
The Third Day (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe ascension of Jesus Christ, following His resurrection on the third day, marks a profound fulfillment of the third day themes of revival, restoration, and revelation. After His resurrection, as described in Philippians 2:5-11, He was highly exalted by God, ascending to heaven and receiving the name above every name, so that …
The Return of the Clouds
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)In the context of divine manifestations through clouds, the ascension of Jesus Christ stands as a profound event linked to the Day of the Lord. As recorded in Acts 1:9, after speaking to His disciples, He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight, aligning with the recurring theme of clouds both concealing and …
Acts (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Acts, the account of Jesus Christ's Ascension is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the church's mission. Acts 1:9-11 recounts that after He had spoken His final words, while the disciples watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. As they looked steadfastly toward heaven, two men …
Psalm Genres (Part Three A): Messianic
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughI am deeply grateful for the truth of Jesus Christ's life and ministry, far beyond the limited images often portrayed. Let us focus on a profound moment, His ascension to heaven after being resurrected from the tomb, as depicted in Psalm 110:1, where the Father declares to Him, "Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies …
'Being Seen of Them Forty Days'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerOn the 40th day of the count to Pentecost, we mark a significant moment in the work of Jesus Christ at His first coming. As recorded in Acts 1:1-3, Jesus presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by His chosen apostles during forty days and speaking of things pertaining to the kingdom of …
Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the narrative of Jesus Christ's life and teachings, a pivotal moment is captured in the account of His ascension, marking the transition from His earthly ministry to His continued work through the church. As recorded, Jesus, after His resurrection, gave commandments to the apostles through the Holy Spirit until the day He was …
John (Part Twenty-Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of John, chapter 20, the account of Jesus Christ's Ascension is presented with profound significance. Jesus, speaking to Mary, instructs her with the words, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father, but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God …