In this Ascension Day sermon from Acts 1:6–11, we explore why the ascension of Jesus is not a secondary doctrine, but essential to the Christian faith.
The ascension means Jesus is not only risen from the dead—He reigns as Lord over all creation. He is seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us, pouring out the Holy Spirit, securing our salvation, and sending the Church into the world as His witnesses.
This message also looks at why the angels ask, “Why do you stand looking into heaven?” The ascension does not call the Church into passive waiting, but Spirit-empowered mission. Because Jesus reigns, we are called to stop merely staring upward and start bearing witness to His lordship here and now.
In this sermon:
* Why the ascension matters
* Jesus as Lord of all creation
* The Holy Spirit and the mission of the Church
* Why Christ’s return will be visible and glorious
* What it means that Jesus is our advocate
* How the ascension secures our salvation
* Why Christians are called to witness, not spectate
Scripture: Acts 1:6–11
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