Acts 01:01-11 Jesus Ascension – audio

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Text: Acts 1:1-11

Introduction

1. Jesus lived

2. Jesus died

3. Jesus rose

4. Jesus left for Heaven

5. Many sermons will be preached today on the first three, but not on the last one

6. Jesus knew it was time for Him to go to the Father – John 13:1

Body

I. We can go home

A. Jesus went to prepare a place for us – John 14:1-4

B. For us to die is gain – Philippians 1:21-23

II. Jesus mediates for us to God

A. What a blessing it is to have a mediator who knows us – I Tim 2:3-6

B. A mediator of a better covenant established on better promises – Hebrews 8:6

III. My King is where He belongs

A. Jesus is at the right hand of the Father – Hebrews 1:1-4

B. Because He was obedient God exalted Him to the glory of the Father – Phil 2:8-11

Conclusion

1. Jesus lived, died, arose and now reigns forever!

a. If we want to go home to be with Him

b. If we want Him to mediate for us to God

c. If we recognize Him as king

2. If we love Him we must obey Him – John 14:15

3. His commandments are not burdensome – I John 5:3