Sermons on Acts 2:3-21:

The Promise Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit was given to 1. enable us to experience God. 2. to empower us to live for God. 3. to make us a part of a kingdom.

The sign next to the expressionless face said: “The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100.” So several people gave it all they had. For hours they pulled their faces into strange contortions, told jokes, made fun of him, did stunts — but nothing worked. He was totally unmoved and his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 1 It was on the Day of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ gathered in an Upper Room in Jerusalem. Pentecost is not a Denomination, but is an Experience every Blood – Bought Child of God Should Receive.

THE PROMISE OF PENTECOST Part 1 of 2 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 37-39. Last Sun. on the Religious Calendar was Pentecost Sunday!!! What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose And Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 2 The Modern Day Church, For The Most Part, Has Lost The Power Of God. Just like Samson in the Bible, They don’t know that the Spirit of God has left them. They still have the form of Religion but have no power. But it’s a New Day of Restoration!!!

THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF PENTECOST Part 2 of 2 Acts 1:5-8 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 32-33 What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

As Christians we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit….. And as His Church, we need to be Spirit filled and led as we work for the Kingdom.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 6, 2004 AC 1:1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Unity

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is a Pentecost sermon.

The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have The Fire Of God In Your Ministry

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

This sermon presents the essential ingredients for a ministry that is on fire for God.

HOW TO HAVE THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOUR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION Each of us in this room is a unique individual. We each have different talents, different tastes, and different personalities. We have different strengths and weaknesses. But, there is one thing we all share in common, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Spirit Of Prophecy

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 24, 2004

Jesus the Spirit of Prophecy

Acts 2:14-21, “14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit And The Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks the birth of the new covenant people in Christ. The fullness of the Spirit inspires the witness of the Word.

Acts 2 The Spirit and Witness of the Word The event of the coming of the Holy Spirit & the message in all languages 1-13 The explanation of the Event of His coming & the message preached 14-40 The effects of His coming & the message received and new life given 41-47 1. Pentecost was for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 29, 2008

There are a lot of things that we can learn from Peter. This morning though I want to ask you to be reminded of just one thing. What transformed Peter from an unstable man into a man of courage? The grace of God and the power of the resurrection!

Transformed By Grace, Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Introduction During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-32

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Nature Of The Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 31, 2008

The nature of the Holy Spirit is seen in the revelation of Himself at Pentecost - Wind, fire, and Languages

“The Nature of the Holy Spirit” April 6, 2008 “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 saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Reliving Pentecost: The Commotion Series

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 2, 2008

To have the same results from Pentecost we have to begin to talk up the church and Christ again.

RELIVING PENTECOST: THE COMMOTION THEME: MAKING THE CHURCH SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 People need something to talk about. It amazes me how quickly gossip can spread. Rumors in can circulate in hours. People make special calls on cell phones to inform others of gossip. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addresss To The Christ-Killers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:14-36 about Peter’s scriptural explanation of Pentacost, our responsiblity in the death of Christ, and His resurrection being hallmarks of the gospel

Text: Acts 2:14-36, Title: Address to the Christ-Killers, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the young man indicted on murder charges here in Tifton this week. Suppose that I came in here today and accused you (because you live in Tifton) being guilty of it. Or what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist