Sermons on Acts 2:1-11:

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning from the darkness.

This past Sunday was considered to be the Day of Pentecost Did you look on your calendar? What is it? For ’day of pentecost’ Acts 2:1 And when the DAY OF PENTECOST was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival-The Proof Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

The proof of real salvation is continuing steadfastly and the proof of being Spirit filled is a desire to see souls saved.

The Word “Pentecost” means 50th. It was a festival to be celebrated 50 days after the Passover. It was a celebration for the first fruits of the harvest, celebrating God’s provision. This Pentecost would be different. The disciples were about to celebrate God’s provision, the first fruits of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lighting The Fire - Light The Fire 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth of the "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on overcoming the dip in our Spiritual Lives.

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With The Power Of God In Your Life Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009

Holy Spirit and discipleship prepares us to live a victorious and powerful life in the Lord.

11/8/2009 Living with the power of God in your life Acts 2:1-12 Introduction We are still in the series of B.A.S.I.C.. We have spent two weeks on discipleship, and this week will be looking at the Holy Spirit being active in your life. Turn to Acts 2:1-12, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-12

Denomination: Nazarene

There's Room For Everybody!

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

"When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and

Wind and Fire - the two elements of Pentecost - and a dynamic duo they are! In my naivety I had thought until recently that these two elements were natural opposites that cancelled each other out, such as when you blow on a birthday candle and the wind puts the fire out. And then we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Official Language: Spirit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2009

The church’s communication medium is the Spirit, who understands us and allows us to understand one another.

Of all the achievements of human genius, nothing is more wonderful than language. And yet, it is also true that nothing is more destructive than language. For language unites us and yet, language also separates us. Of all the gifts we have been given, nothing is more useful than language. With ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An unfolding of God’s working through His directing in Divine Appointments

‘Divine Appointments’ Throughout our days of service to the Lord, He desires for us to comprehend and be aware of His ‘Divine Appointments’. If we are led by His Spirit and prepare our hearts to recognize His working in the events He has predestined to occur in our lives, we truly can see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit's At Work Gathering Everyone

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon explores what happens when the Holy Spirit is at work gathering people together and they respond.

Whenever I go camping with a group of people there is one thing that brings us together, the camp fire. Everyone seems to gather around the camp fire. Likewise the Holy Spirit is active in bringing people together. God’s Spirit has been active since the creation of the world in bringing people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

A message preached on Pentecost Sunday answering an all to familiar question.

What Is Pentecost? Intro: Praise the Lord! How many came in here to have church this morning? I ain’t talking about playing church! Amen? I said how many came to have some church? How many came to shout...dance... How many came to bless the Lord with all your soul? I don’t know about you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit

"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts" (3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T. (4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4) (9) of (10) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining Stories Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009

What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009

This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Power Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational