The Mind’s Eye

Sermon Series:  Outside In
Sermon Title:  The mind’s eye
Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:9

Sermon Big Idea: Jesus’ ascension was the ultimate action.  And His ultimate action is to stir our ultimate reaction.  The key word is action.

John 19:16-18

1. The crucifixion was gracious
   1. Hebrews 9:26b, John 1:29, Romans 5:9-11

Luke 24:1-7

2. The resurrection was glorious
   1. Romans 6:4
3. The ascension was victorious
   1. 1 John 2:1, John 14:16, Ephesians 2:6, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-4

Having experienced the victorious Jesus, what’s next?

1. Looking is informative
   1. 2 Timothy 2:15
2. Guessing is speculative
   1. Titus 3:9
3. Action is illustrative
   1. Acts 1:11, Acts 1:8, Matthew 25:35

There is a time for everything except doing nothing.