The Ascension

June 1, 2025

Jesus rose—but then He ascended. Why did He leave? Because His mission wasn’t ending... it was just beginning—in us.

In this message, we explore why Jesus’ return to the Father is not the end of the Gospel story but a turning point for the Church. Acts 1 reminds us that after His resurrection, Jesus gave many convincing proofs that He was alive—and then He ascended into heaven. But not before charging His followers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.

We’re reminded that the cornerstone of our faith isn’t just Jesus the teacher or prophet—it’s the resurrected and ascended Lord. His return to heaven made room for the coming of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers not just to believe, but to go. The angels’ question—“Why are you standing here looking up?”—still speaks to us today: Don’t just watch the sky. Live out the mission.

It's time for us to stop dabbling in faith and start walking in resurrection power. The ascension isn’t the end—it’s the launchpad for a Spirit-filled life of purpose, witness, and world-changing love.