The Ascension

Blanchard First

Media Give

The Ascension

May 12, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 1:9–11

Give

1. Lifted up (v. 9).

2. Sitting down.

*Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords.

*Jesus Christ is vindicated.

*Jesus Christ accomplished His mission.

3. Coming back (vv. 10-11)

Why is the Ascension significant:

*He presides over everything.

*Your salvation is complete in Jesus Christ.

*You have a High Priest in Jesus Christ.

*You have an intercessor in Jesus Christ.

*You have an advocated in Jesus Christ.

*He is preparing a home for you.

*You will experience glorification through Jesus Christ.

Persecution to Preaching

November 3, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 8:1–8

1. A time of great persecution (1-3). Biblical Truths: *God is Sovereign over persecution. *Jesus can save the worst of sinners. 2. A time of great preaching (4-7). Biblical Truths: *Every Christian is a missionary. *Proclaim where you are planted. 3. A time of great joy (8). Biblical Truth: *The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings joy!

Stephen: The First Christian Martyr

October 27, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 7:54–60

1. The anger of the self-righteous (54). 2. The vision of Jesus Christ (55-56). 3. The violence of the mob (57-58). 4. Responding with God’s Grace (59-60).

Confirming Moses

October 13, 2024 • Josh McKee • Acts 7:17–43

1. The birth, rescue, and instruction of Moses 2. The turning and exile of Moses 3. The presence of God and the calling of Moses 4. The People's rejection and Stephen's confirmation of Moses. 5. God's response to unfaithfulness.