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  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    This Is That

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,832 views

    This is a sermon on the promise of the Holy Spirit in the Church, that should help the church today.

    Acts 2:14-17 This is That I. Pentecost A. Twice he indicates that they were amazed. The word in Greek is a word that means literally, "to push out of their senses." It is exactly what we say when we use the modern phrase, "they blew their minds." That is exactly what he said. It blew their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    It Is Pentecost!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 1,615 ratings
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    Pentecost was a once-in-history event, when the church was born. So let’s consider three things we learn from "Pentecost."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Acts 2:1-16 A. We celebrate the birth of Jesus & most of the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & much of the world recognizes Easter as a very special ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

    Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
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    “When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

    Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ronald DeGraw avatar

    Is Your Tank Full? Series

    Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002
    based on 300 ratings
     | 28,243 views

    The Holy Spirit is what gives us our power as Christians. Are we "filled" with the spirit to do God’s Work?

    IS YOUR TANK FULL? There are 2 important events that take place in the bible concerning the life of a Christian. The first, of course is the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection after 3 days in the grave. But many people may not realize what the second event is. We concentrate so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Pentecost Can Be Summed Up In One Word...

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 16, 2002
    based on 534 ratings
     | 51,189 views

    What happened on Pentecost? How do you sum it up, and apply it to us today?

    Acts 2:1-11: PENTECOST CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD… I think it’s generally true that people are always looking to improve, to change their lives for the better. That’s why there are so many commercials for diet and exercise products – lots of people out there trying to change their appearance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Miracle Of Understanding"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2002
    based on 296 ratings
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    A sermon for Pentacost.

    ACTS 2:1-21 1Corinthians 12:3-13 “A Miracle Of Understanding” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport news, VA Have you ever had one of those...ah-hah... experiences when all of a sudden--something you had not understood--some great truth---suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • George Rennau avatar

    Pentecostal Power

    Contributed by George Rennau on May 18, 2002
    based on 999 ratings
     | 128,474 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

    Title: Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 The Church was born at Pentecost And Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday A celebration of the harvest For Israel, it was a harvest of grain For the Church, Pentecost is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jesse Kipper avatar

    Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

    First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Gift God Promised

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    The significance of the Pentecost. We need the rely upon the Holy Spirit for church growth. Purpose of church is to communicate God’s love to a lost world.

    Acts 1:4-9; 2:1-12 The Gift God Promised Jesus died and rose again on Easter Sunday. He spent 40 days on earth with His disciples. Acts 1 recorded His last words to His followers. And He was taken up before their very eyes - that was His ascension. Jesus specifically asked them to "wait for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Koehler avatar

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

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 22, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Randy Santiago avatar

    What Kind Of Spark Are You?

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

    INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Henry Shellman avatar

    Build The Fire

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    A message of revival comparing the renewal of the spirit to a physical fire.

    Build the Fire Psalms 85:6-7 Acts 2:3 Psa 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psa 85:7 Show us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” We want ...read more

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,423 views

    We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

    September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist