Sermons on Acts 2:1-11:

Happy Birthday To Us

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 18, 2010

The church's birthday occurred on the first Pentecost. This sermon studies what occurred at that first event.

Scripture Ref: John 20:19-23 Acts 2:1-41 Matthew 16:18 1 Corinthians 12:13 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Today we are celebrating a major event in the Christian calendar, for it is literally our birthday. (1) It is the day we know as Pentecost. (2) Its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

"Speaking The Language Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2010

We can tell others that we love them--that God loves them until we are blue in the face, but they will not understand our speech until it is put into action…until it is tangible…until it awakens in them, an understanding, a craving for what they need most

Acts 2:1-21 “Speaking the Language of Love” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Recently, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 22, 2010

The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to carry on the mission Jesus started when He walked the earth.

Text: Jesus said, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Story: “Our Best – Nothing, Without Him” Mr. Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Shavuot Pentecost Event Is Important For Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 22, 2010

Why did God send his Spirit on that day (Shavuot) in particular, and why is it important for us today?

I’m going to ask and briefly answer three questions: Why were there ‘God-fearing Jews from every nation’ staying in Jerusalem (1:5) on the day of Pentecost (1:1)? Why did God choose that day to fill those first Jewish believers in Jesus with the Holy Spirit (1:4)? And what do those events mean for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon For A Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2010

A sermon for a baptism service held on Pentecost Sunday.

Sermon for Pentecost/Baptism Sunday – May 23, 2010 Acts:2:1-4; 36-47 Today’s Scriptures speak of birth. Of new life, of spiritual belonging, and of supernatural events that brought about the beginning of the church. And they speak of baptism, which of course today we gather to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Changes Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

Pentecost Sunday sermon encouraging our people to allow the Spirit to fill them for holiness and service.

The Spirit Changes Lives Acts 2 May 23, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Last week we started a two-part series on marriage. And we’ll move on to part 2 of that next week. Today, however, I want us to visit about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come, Kamikaze. Come!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2010

Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?

When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When Pentecostal Power Comes

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 25, 2010

A Pentecost Day message, on the importance of Pentecost, from a Petnecostal tradition

WHEN PENTECOSTAL POWER COMES p.2 Acts 2:1-5 Theme: ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: There is a story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Works Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2010

Appreciate the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He regenerates, renews and revives us.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Works of the Holy Spirit Pentecost was an act of God. No one dictated it or commanded it, God Himself did. • No disciple asked for it, and no one understood the significance of it until it happened. • Jesus said the Father will send the Holy Spirit after he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Did you know that God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient to Him? Look at Isaiah 1:19, “If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land,” and Jer. 29:11-13, “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for we

Obedient People have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction Did you know that God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient to Him? Look at Isaiah 1:19, “If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land,” and Jer. 29:11-13, “For I know the plans that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Comes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

The disciples waited for the Spirit. When the Spirit did come it stayed. Empowered by the Spirit the church transformed the world.

Acts 2:1-21 “The Spirit Comes” INTRODUCTION Jesus gave his followers challenging tasks. He told them to love one another as he loved them—this is the great command. Jesus also told his followers to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

It all started in a small 2nd story room in Jerusalem on the Jewish feast of Pentecost. “They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.” In those few words, we find the unique emphasis of our church.

The Empowering Experience of the Spirit Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, writes; “mention the power of the Holy Spirit and most people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. Most of the time the power of the Holy Spirit is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message points to the awesome power seen at Pentecost and the power available to us today. In this message I also draw an analogy between the story of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. There are many notable differences.

The Power of a Changed Life Pentecostal Power Acts 2: 1-21 back in the OT we find a very interesting story about the building of the tower of Babel. This was early of course in history, population much smaller but the people had learned a brand new technology: how to make bricks. Now their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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