SERMON OUTLINE / REFLECTION
I. INTRODUCTION
(a) What is Jesus Doing Today?
(b) Disciples - From Fear to Courage “turning the world upside down” for Jesus (Acts 17:6)
(c) What Do We Do Now?
II. JESUS'S LAST WORK & WORD BEFORE HIS ASCENSION
(a) Taught about the Kingdom of God
(b) Wait for the Father’s Promise (Holy Spirit)
(c) Live as His Kingdom Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth
(d) Blesses His Disciples
III. JESUS'S HEAVENLY MINISTRY FOR HIS REDEEMED
(a) Declares Triumph over Evil, Sin, Satan, Death
(b) Reigns as King over All Creation
(c) Opens the Door to Heaven (eternal life, prepares a place)
(d) Unleashes the Indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit
(e) Intercedes & Mediates as Great High Priest
IV. CONCLUSION
(a) Jesus’s Power & Presence Reigns with His Church
(b) Jesus will Return for His Faithful Bride
GROWING DEEPER
1. What did Jesus teach over the 40 day period prior to His ascension?
2. What is required to be a Kingdom witness for Jesus? What does this witnessing look like?
3. Why is the ascension of Jesus so important? What are the implications for your own personal faith-journey with Jesus?
4. Jesus will return as King and Judge. Are you ready?
May the indwelling Spirit equip and empower us for Christ's ministry to our community!
Pastor Trevor