Sermons on Acts 2:1-12:

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Experience Pentecost

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What the events of Pentecost meant and mean to us today.

1. Personal illustration of time when I experienced power of Holy Spirit to enable me in my ministry. 2. This experience helps me get some idea of what happened that powerful and wonderful day in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago when the Holy Spirit came down - day of Pentecost 3. Not comparing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels To Communicate Christ's Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages.

1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power And Glory

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson.

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson. To this point in our study of the church, we have dealt with: a. prophecy about the church -- (1) Christ promised to build His church, and He promised to use as the "foundation" for it the powerful confession of Simon Peter ( Matthew 16:13-19 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-46

New Tongues For A New People

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today.

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are still for today, they have not passed away with the apostles. Ephesians 4:11-16 I don't think we have all come in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once In One Accord

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians.

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians. The topic has fueled division and persecution, accusations and misunderstandings that have long fragmented the body of Christ. What was meant to draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fullness Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church.

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church. However today, we celebrate another anniversary, it is the anniversary if the Church Universal. Today is Pentecost Sunday, or Wit Sunday, as some call it, marking the birthday of the Church at Pentecost. With this in mind, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Manifestation

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 7, 2003

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples at Pentecost

The New Manifestation Acts 2:1-13 Jeff Hughes – February 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us have had something in our life that we’ve waited for. Maybe it was a job, maybe it was a raise or a promotion, and maybe it was for a child to be born. Or maybe, you were just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Aflame Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003

When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

How To Have A Dynamite Church

Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003

Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic