Sermons on Acts 2:1-41:

The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

“Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovery...holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

God has provided His Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us in our lives and most live far below where god wants us because we do things in our own strength instead of being lead by His Spirit.

Discovery…Holy Spirit Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we began a new series called discovery. We started right out of the gate about spiritual warfare. We discovered Most people see a monster behind every act of evil and every tree or they have no idea that they are in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Again?! Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

This is the story of Pentecost along with stories of revival from more recent church eras.

Last Sunday as we were preparing for worship, just before the service, our guest worship leaders were playing a prelude. The music finished, and as Pastor Garret came forward to begin the welcome and announcements I heard a sweet little voice right behind me loudly proclaim, “again! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 7, 2013

God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today.

GOD’S POWER Story of power outage God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today. I. POWER ESTABLISHED A. The power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How the Holy Spirit works in the process of salvation

I’d like to begin this morning by sharing my testimony about my walk with Jesus. And then when I finish, I want to ask you some questions about that testimony. My walk with Jesus began as an infant. Although I obviously don’t remember it, I was christened at Our Saviour’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Preaching Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2013

At Pentecost, God engaged in a pyrotechnic display that shook the audience, and set up a wild sermon by Peter that offered a wild and unheard of invitation. What made this sermon so powerful, and why does it's message still shake the world?

Open http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JceziOFRwQ (First 59 seconds… fade out sound) What you’ve just seen is a pyrotechnic display at a Paul McCartney concert. It’s become almost common place for big name performers to have displays like this in their shows. Can you imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism And Fullness Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit baptizes and works in every aspect of our lives.

(NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction The church is a unique and special organism. It has ties to both the past and the future while active in the present. We are reminded to look back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Operation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

What is speaking in tongues? How does the Holy Spirit want tongues to operate in the church?

(NOTE: I want to acknowledge the use of some material from the sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/speaking-in-tongues-frequently-asked-questions-james-boyd-sermon-on-holy-spirit-baptism-55466.asp) (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Presence Of The Lord Is Here

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The presence of God in His church makes the difference.

It was the day of Pentecost. It was the time of the year when all good Jews would take part in a glorious time of celebration. Pentecost had been in existence for centuries and was a time when all Jews would come before God making their offerings of Thanksgiving for the harvest of the year. As the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

“a Committed Christian Advocates For Christian Unity” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014

How does a committed Christina promote unity within the body of Christ?

In our passage, when we are told that the church in Jerusalem was “all together,” the emphasis is not only on the fact that they were in a particular place, but that they met with a particular purpose. The description here is not just one that speaks of their physical location, but also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Problem

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Character Trait 9: Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013

Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues 9 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from those wh

Tongues Series 9 of 10 Oct. 10, 2012 A In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. 1 The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

3 Things For Easter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013

A sermon on the trials, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://www.jmm.org.au/articles/12184.htm)

HoHum: Paul Stuckey is a preacher in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised “Used Tombstone.” The ad’s text read as follows: “Used tombstone for sale. Real ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Faith Is Joy

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 6, 2013

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” John 20:29.

Theme: The fruit of faith is Joy Text: Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are many certainties ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed