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Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002

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Perhaps we are too comfortable to share the Holy Spirit with others. First preached at Arley United Methodist Church.

Our scripture about Pentecost can be broken down into three parts: the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, the reaction of the Jews in Jerusalem, and Peter’s response to the Jews. Pentecost was held seven weeks or fifty days after Passover and was a celebration of the Ten Commandments being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

No One Can Really Explain Away The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 22, 2002

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There are souls who seek to explain away what God has done before them, even though they have seen His work with their own eyes. This text reminds us of how Peter dealt with those situations and thus we are encouraged by his actions.

May 19 2002 Day of Pentecost “The Activity of God is something that we just cannot explain away.” Acts 2:1-21 One of my long time friends, Charlie, was at my birthday party when I turned six. As a special gift to me, my mother hired a friend of hers who happened to do a few magic tricks. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Addresss To The Christ-Killers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2007

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Exposition of Acts 2:14-36 about Peter’s scriptural explanation of Pentacost, our responsiblity in the death of Christ, and His resurrection being hallmarks of the gospel

Text: Acts 2:14-36, Title: Address to the Christ-Killers, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the young man indicted on murder charges here in Tifton this week. Suppose that I came in here today and accused you (because you live in Tifton) being guilty of it. Or what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Opening My Mouth Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on May 2, 2007

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This sermon challanges people to get over their fear & share their faith with words.

The Power of Opening My Mouth Acts 2:1-40 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI – Do you want to see the power of the Spirit demonstrated in your life? Use words! Last week, week as we studied Acts 1… we learned about three things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Bread And Building Bonds Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

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The Holy Spirit comes in community, and creates community. This message leads into communion.

Breaking Bread and Building Bonds: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 September 14, 2003 Intro: We want to spend a little more time around the communion table this morning than normal, partly because it feels like the right thing to do early in the fall as the rhythm of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

When Pentecost Fully Comes

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

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We need to have a true experience of Pentecost, not just a partial experience, but a full experience!

Text: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Apostolic

Do You Feel The Spirit?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 21, 2007

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The Apostle Peter and the Prophet Joel testified that the Holy Spirit is able to do amazing things. Do we still believe in the Spirit’s power?

Do You Feel the Spirit? May 20, 2007 Acts 2:17-21 The Lord will pour out his Spirit like a mighty wind. So says the prophet Joel. So says Peter. The Lord will pour out his Spirit. When that happens, our young men and women will have visions. They will have the gift of prophecy. Signs will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007

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God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Unity?

Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007

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Unity in the church today and yesterday.

Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Pet Rock

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 29, 2007

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The Holy Spirit gives us everything we need in order to serve God and God’s creation. But, it is our responsibility to use those gifts for the glory of God.

No Pet Rock 5-27-07 Acts 2:1-21 As a society, we Americans are often sucked in by fads—some item or some activity that seems to capture all of our attention for a short time but, when the luster and excitement wear off, we forget about them and then we move on to the next fad. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

It Is Good To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Doran on Jun 1, 2007

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This is a sermon for people who are afraid of and or do not understand the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I use Bible passages from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

Sermon for Ellzey United Methodist Church June 3rd 2007 Acts 2:8 & 9 “It is good to be filled with the Holy Spirit “ In our day good Christian people have different opinions and teachings about the infilling of the Holy Spirit. There is what I call Pneuma-phobia. This means fear of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon - How To Define Revival And Be Revived Personally Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

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You can connect to God’s reviving Spirit wherever you are, but we need to be stirred to pray once more for God to revive his Church.

This past Sunday I preached on revival. You can download the audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/11/sermon-knowing-god-philippians-3.htm I have shared my notes almost exactly as I preached from them. They might not make a great deal of sense to someone else, for which I apologise. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Intoxication Part 1

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

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Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

When we hear the word intoxicate we instantly think of drunk with alcohol. Another definition: - To excite or Stimulate - To fill with High Spirits or fill with enthusiasm We will see a type of intoxication like never seen before. An Example Would be: Like the silver and the dross Dross must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

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Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Point Of Pentecost? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

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I preach expository messages, and this is the fourth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“What’s the Point of Pentecost?” Acts 2:1-41 5.13.07 Lloyd John Ogilvie asks the question, “if you asked the average Christian, which of these events they could most do without: Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, or Pentecost, which do you think most would choose?” Probably Pentecost, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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