Why Haven’t We Found Heaven Up There Yet?

The final scene in Luke’s Gospel is the blessing and departure of Jesus.  The ascension, celebrated this year on Sunday, June 1, concludes his earthly ministry. His disciples seem ready to proclaim the astounding news of his resurrection, having confirmed that...

Up

A sermon delivered by David Hughes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, Nc., on May 20, 2012. Luke 24:44-53 In 2009 Disney released an entertaining film entitled “Up” about a crotchety old man who was fed up with the world and wanted to get away from it all. ...

He Will Be Glorified

A sermon delivered Keith Herron, Pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on May 20, 2012. Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-11 Saying goodbye is terribly difficult. Remember when you were taken to your first Kindergarten class or perhaps to the First Grade....

A Journey From Fear to Faith to Joy

A sermon delivered by Robert Browning, Pastor, Smoke Rise Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, Ga., on June 5, 2011. Luke 24:36-53 Today, we are going to examine the last resurrection appearance recorded in the gospel of Luke. It concludes with the ascension of Jesus,...

Watching and Waiting

A sermon delivered by Keith Herron, Pastor, Holmeswood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., on June 5, 2011. Acts 1:6-14 Psalms 68:1-10, 32-35; John 17:1-11; I Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Ascension Sunday Depending on what kind of camera you use, photographs are either...