Mission Control | Ron Merrell

About this episode

Pastor Ron Merrell discusses the significance of Jesus' ascension and its implications for believers today.

Where is Jesus right now, and why does that matter for your life today? In Week 2 of our Lift Off series, Mission Control, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the ascension of Jesus to reveal what Christ is doing right now and why His reign, His intercession, and His Spirit change everything for believers today. Through Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, and Matthew 28:19-20, this sermon shows that the ascension was not Jesus leaving us behind. It was Jesus taking His place as reigning King, advocating High Priest, and the One who sends the Holy Spirit to empower His church. This message reminds us that we are not abandoned in our circumstances, our failures do not remove us from His grace, and we are not left to figure life out on our own strength. Jesus reigns with authority, intercedes for believers, and gives the Holy Spirit so we can live faithfully and join Him in His mission. If you have ever felt like you need to control everything, be perfect, or be stronger than you really are, this sermon points you back to the grace of Jesus and the constant help of His presence. Scripture: Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John…

People in this episode

Guest: Ron Merrell

Topics covered

• ascension of Jesus
• intercession
• Holy Spirit
• grace
• faithfulness
• mission

Keywords

• Jesus
• ascension
• grace
• Holy Spirit
• faith
• mission
• intercession

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connection Pointe Christian Church

Books & works: Lift Off, Ascension Of Jesus, Holy Spirit

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