Sermons on Acts 2:1-21:

The Soul Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Backdraft"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002

When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

“BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Ready For Revival

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002

If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grice's Quality Maxim Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002

Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-6, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's Stopping You?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

"WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

What Really Happened At Pentecost

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 15, 2001

God empowered the church greatly on the day of Pentecost.

What Really Happened At Pentecost? (Acts 2:1-4) I. The Power Of God Was Released A. A Sure Agreement (v. 1) 1. Notice that God has to first have something worth working with. 2. God will not work with a group of back-biting, self-centered, arguing, ill-tempered Christians. 3. Learn to agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Is Over Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Holy Spirit has come, the wait is over, the church is begun.

Last week we concluded Acts chapter one where Jesus gave His followers the instructions to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and now, as we move into chapter two, the wait is over. The Holy Spirit has come and we are now ushering in the church era. In chapter one, the Savior ascends, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Responding to False Truths with the Truth of God

Understanding Pentecost Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Lesson 6 Acts 2:14-21 I. Christians Need to Respond to False Statements with Biblical Truth. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who are in Jerusalem, let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Spark Are You?

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somebody's Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001

An evangelistic sermon based on Peter’s Sermon on the day of Pentecost

Introduction If you get your ten year pin and your boss gives you a resume writing kit, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If the love of your life gives you a ticket to Paris for your birthday, and it’s one way, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If you ask your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience Pentecost

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What the events of Pentecost meant and mean to us today.

1. Personal illustration of time when I experienced power of Holy Spirit to enable me in my ministry. 2. This experience helps me get some idea of what happened that powerful and wonderful day in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago when the Holy Spirit came down - day of Pentecost 3. Not comparing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels To Communicate Christ's Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages.

1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power And Glory

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson.

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson. To this point in our study of the church, we have dealt with: a. prophecy about the church -- (1) Christ promised to build His church, and He promised to use as the "foundation" for it the powerful confession of Simon Peter ( Matthew 16:13-19 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-46

New Tongues For A New People

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today.

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are still for today, they have not passed away with the apostles. Ephesians 4:11-16 I don't think we have all come in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational