Sermons on Acts 2:12-21: showing 76-90 of 723

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Responding to False Truths with the Truth of God

Understanding Pentecost Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Lesson 6 Acts 2:14-21 I. Christians Need to Respond to False Statements with Biblical Truth. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who are in Jerusalem, let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000

The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Somebody's Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001

An evangelistic sermon based on Peter’s Sermon on the day of Pentecost

Introduction If you get your ten year pin and your boss gives you a resume writing kit, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If the love of your life gives you a ticket to Paris for your birthday, and it’s one way, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If you ask your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is What It Means

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2008

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables us to fulfill the great commission and our mission in the world.

Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Have you ever had one of those Hmmmm experiences? You know, one of those experiences that makes you wonder and say hmmm? A lady took her rather expensive watch to a jeweler to have it repaired. She told the jeweler that she keeps winding her watch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It's Too Early To Get Drunk!"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on May 8, 2008

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “It’s Too Early To Get Drunk!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting W.e.l.l. Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Become A Drunk?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005

Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

"How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005

This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2005

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused on three suspects, Caiaphas, the Jewish High ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-23

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the day of Pentecost a third in the series of the book of Acts

The Day of Pentecost Acts Chapter 2 Acts #03 I. The Miracle at Pentecost: 2:1-13 NOTE: What was the day of Pentecost? 1. Pentecost means fiftieth, 50th. It was a day that was celebrated on the 50th day after the presentation of the first harvest of the barley. This is the 50th day of the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist