Sermons on Acts 2:17-36:

When God Gets Loose

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2014

When God gets loose, things change. This message share some things which happen when God gets loose!

WHEN GOD GETS LOOSE Acts 2:14-39 • When we lived in Biloxi, we got a dog & our daughter named her "Dutchess." I’m not so sure whether “Dutchess” was the dog’s name or position!! For me, dogs belong outside, but not Dutchess. When we lived on Lakeview circle, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011

Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2011

The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results.

ACTS 2: 1-47 THE REVIVAL OF PENTECOST [Joel 2:28-29 / Psalm 16:8-11] The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results. One hundred twenty disciples of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can Know For Sure If You Are Going To Heaven"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011

This sermon is a great outline to help bring someone into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and be saved in His power. Very easy to understand.

A lot of you have asked "How do I live like a Christian"? Well in order to live a spirit filled Christian life you first of all need to be saved. Evangelism Explosion is a great course that explains the gospel in a 13 week study. Roughly 17 years ago I took the course and it helped me not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21

The Essentials Of New Testament Preaching

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

Five essential elements to New Testament preaching

“THE ESSENTIALS OF NEW TESTAMENT PREACHING” ACTS 2:14-41 OPEN A Bible college student was asked to fill the pulpit of a congregation located not too far away from the school while their minister was on vacation. He’d not had the chance to preach yet but he worked very hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014

We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Spirit June 1, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-17 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Church God Intended

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014

We need to stop just having church but become the church God intended us to be.

“Becoming the Church God Intended” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Pentecost Sunday 2014 Acts 2:1-13 & 37-47 Today I am going to preach on the subject of “Becoming the church God intended, but before I do I came across this article the other day and I need to share it with you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

We Have The Power

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jun 4, 2014

We Don't need to wait around. We are not powerless. With the Help of the Holy Spirit, we can still Make Disciples of all Nations!

We have the Power Batteries, without them, cars don’t move. Cell phones remain silent. Flashlights remain dark. Hearing aids are useless. When we flip the switch we expect something to turn on. How that happens, we really don’t care. That is unless we flip the switch and nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Of Covenants And The Pentecost...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2014

Focusing on Biblical Covenants and more so on the New Covenant of Grace on the occasion of the Pentecost

OF COVENANTS' AND THE PENTECOST… First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: *other

“pentecost: The Working Of God’s Hand To Unlock The Door Of Heaven” Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 7, 2014

This message deals with the entire second chapter of Acts for Pentecost Sunday. It shows the Work of God to bring the Kingdom of God to man in the Church.

“PENTECOST: THE WORKING OF GOD’S HAND TO UNLOCK THE DOOR OF HEAVEN” Acts 2:1-47 Dorn Ridge June 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, many churches are celebrating Pentecost Sunday. 2.) Pentecost is really more of a New Testament term, but the Jewish festival was regularly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harness Heaven's Wind!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014

A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Energized Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014

The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and energizes them for mission and ministry. The church is born and the Spirit continues to energize God’s people to this day.

Acts 2:1-21 “Energized” INTRODUCTION We are creatures of habit, and we go through most of our lives on cruise control. Occasionally, though, something out of the ordinary happens and we are immediately inquisitive. • We make it from the #303 to the #101 and only hit one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014

Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist