Sermons on Acts 2:1-18:

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments etc

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments, possessions, or status. But as followers of Jesus, our identity is not found in earthly things. In Matthew 16, Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter responds, "You are the Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17, Matthew 10:16, Acts 2:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:10

Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Topics: Peter, Early Church

Unleashing Our Inner Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

I am convinced that the devil's greatest fear is that the church will get a revelation of the power that we already have, and that we will start acting like who God says we are.

I believe that the devil is most afraid of the church realizing the power we already possess and starting to act in accordance with who God says we are. Let's read Acts 2:1-4: "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Empowerment, Faith

The Spirit's Awakening: Pentecost Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God's timing of the event, and the crowd's response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit, the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community.

Today, we will delve into the events of the Day of Pentecost as described in the Book of Acts. This significant day marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Let us explore the perfect timing of this event, the manifestations of the Spirit, and the reactions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Topics: Gifts, Tongues

The Birth Of The Church: Understanding Pentecost SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Pentecost was a unique event in history, marking the birth of the church. This sermon explores three key lessons we can learn from Pentecost.

Pentecost was a significant event in history as it marked the birth of the church. Today, I want to share three important lessons we can learn from Pentecost. The church was created by God. From the beginning, God had the church in mind and promised that nothing would overcome it. Jesus came into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Topics: Pentecost, Birth Of The Church

Keep The Light Burning Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of maintaining the light of Christ in our lives through every season, and the necessary actions to ensure it doesn't dim.

Church, we are at the final week of our series, “Glow in the Dark.” I hope this series has been helpful for you. I know it has been helpful for me, as we’ve discussed the concepts of darkness and light found within scripture. We’ve covered several different topics related to this throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28, Acts 2:2-4

Topics: Sustaining Faith, Divine Light, Spiritual Seasons

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark

Amor: La Eterna Constante Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2024

Los dones del Espíritu Santo existen sólo hasta que “venga lo perfecto” (1 Cor. 13:10). ¿Cuándo llegará esa perfección? ¿Cuándo cesarán los dones sobrenaturales del Espíritu Santo?

Introducción Nuestro texto se encuentra en 1 Corintios 13. En los versículos 1-3, Pablo escribe: “Si yo hablase lenguas humanas y angélicas, y no tengo amor, vengo a ser como metal que resuena, o címbalo que retiñe. 2 Y si tuviese profecía, y entendiese todos los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 15:11, 1 John 3:2, Acts 2:16, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:21, James 1:11, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

El Uso Correcto De Las Lenguas Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2024

¿Cuál es el propósito principal de las lenguas? ¿Qué limitaciones impone Pablo al ejercicio de las lenguas en la asamblea general? ¿Deseaba Pablo que los creyentes hablaran en lenguas (1 Cor. 14:5, 18, 39)?

Introducción Los dones del Espíritu son una parte esencial del plan de Dios para Su Iglesia. Cuando la Iglesia opera en el poder del Espíritu, las vidas se transforman y las culturas se orientan hacia la piedad. Cuando la Iglesia trata de hacer su obra mediante el ingenio humano y ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:6, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mujeres, Lenguas Y Orden En La Iglesia Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2024

¿Deben las mujeres guardar silencio en la iglesia? ¿Puede una persona bajo la unción del Espíritu Santo controlarse a sí misma? Este mensaje examina las pautas que Pablo enseñó en 1 Corintios 14 con respecto al orden en la iglesia.

Introducción Estamos en la última mitad de 1 Corintios 14 para nuestro texto de hoy. La semana pasada, concluimos con las palabras de Pablo en los versículos 18-19: “Doy gracias a Dios que hablo en lenguas más que todos vosotros; 19 pero en la iglesia prefiero hablar cinco ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:34, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 9:1-22, 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 2 Kings 22:14, Acts 2:16, Acts 21:9, Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:1-24, Ephesians 5:21, Ephesians 5:22-24, Galatians 3:28, Isaiah 28:11-12, Mark 12:25, Titus 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Significance Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2024

Acts 2:13 shows us the significance of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Luke wrote the book of Acts to tell Theophilus about how Jesus turned the world upside down. Jesus commissioned his apostles to take the good news of his resurrection to the entire world, beginning “in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep The Light Burning Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

It's important to keep our light shining for Christ, even when we face challenges. This can be achieved through community, stepping out of our comfort zone, and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict us.

First off, we can't do life alone. We need our squad, our friends, our community. Remember when the Holy Spirit showed up at Pentecost? All the believers were hanging out together, and boom! The Holy Spirit showed up big time. When we've got a crew that loves us and loves God, people notice. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28, Acts 2:2-4

Topics: Faithfulness, Perseverance, Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance

When God Came To Stay Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 29, 2024

God's plan has always been to dwell among His people, and He has fulfilled this through the prophecy of a new covenant, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the power displayed at Pentecost.

Hey guys, have you ever had a friend come over and they just never left? They're always there, eating your food, playing your video games, and just hanging out. It's like they moved in! Well, that's kind of what God did, but in the best way possible. You see, the Bible tells us that God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 24:44-49, Acts 2:1-4, Colossians 1:26-27

Topics: Prophecy, Divine Promise, Spiritual Power

Pentecost - The Lord’s Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2002

Two very different churches, aren’t they? Both are very busy in what they are trying to do. But one is dying. Why? What is the church supposed to be? And what is the church supposed to do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. In one of my sermons 2 years ago I told you about the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Upper Manhattan, New York. Their story was reported in the January 26, 2002, issue of World Magazine. That article said that in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suddenly From Heaven Came...

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

Impact of Pentecost

“SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-21

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002

This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, Proverbs 4:8

Denomination: Baptist