Sermons on Gevurot 2:12:

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Birthday To Us

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 18, 2010

The church's birthday occurred on the first Pentecost. This sermon studies what occurred at that first event.

Scripture Ref: John 20:19-23 Acts 2:1-41 Matthew 16:18 1 Corinthians 12:13 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Today we are celebrating a major event in the Christian calendar, for it is literally our birthday. (1) It is the day we know as Pentecost. (2) Its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

"Speaking The Language Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2010

We can tell others that we love them--that God loves them until we are blue in the face, but they will not understand our speech until it is put into action…until it is tangible…until it awakens in them, an understanding, a craving for what they need most

Acts 2:1-21 “Speaking the Language of Love” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Recently, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 22, 2010

The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to carry on the mission Jesus started when He walked the earth.

Text: Jesus said, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Story: “Our Best – Nothing, Without Him” Mr. Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Shavuot Pentecost Event Is Important For Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 22, 2010

Why did God send his Spirit on that day (Shavuot) in particular, and why is it important for us today?

I’m going to ask and briefly answer three questions: Why were there ‘God-fearing Jews from every nation’ staying in Jerusalem (1:5) on the day of Pentecost (1:1)? Why did God choose that day to fill those first Jewish believers in Jesus with the Holy Spirit (1:4)? And what do those events mean for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon For A Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2010

A sermon for a baptism service held on Pentecost Sunday.

Sermon for Pentecost/Baptism Sunday – May 23, 2010 Acts:2:1-4; 36-47 Today’s Scriptures speak of birth. Of new life, of spiritual belonging, and of supernatural events that brought about the beginning of the church. And they speak of baptism, which of course today we gather to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Kamikaze. Come!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2010

Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?

When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Works Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2010

Appreciate the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He regenerates, renews and revives us.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Works of the Holy Spirit Pentecost was an act of God. No one dictated it or commanded it, God Himself did. • No disciple asked for it, and no one understood the significance of it until it happened. • Jesus said the Father will send the Holy Spirit after he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Comes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

The disciples waited for the Spirit. When the Spirit did come it stayed. Empowered by the Spirit the church transformed the world.

Acts 2:1-21 “The Spirit Comes” INTRODUCTION Jesus gave his followers challenging tasks. He told them to love one another as he loved them—this is the great command. Jesus also told his followers to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Poured Out

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 27, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to examine who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. Thoughts taken from an article by Jack Hayford, "Symbols of the Holy Spirit."

The Holy Spirit Poured Out Introduction We have been experiencing somewhat of a drought in that it has not rained significantly for some time. Evidenced by the fires in PB that destroyed 42 homes. Be thankful- the drought has not been as serious as many the world has experienced through history. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Spirit Of The Living God, Fall Afresh On Me

Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008

Your life can sparkle with the Spirit if you will let the Spirit live within you.

Introduction: Today is the birthday of the church. We find the account of what happened in Acts of the Apostles, which perhaps should be called “Acts of the Spirit.” Newsweek magazine features a short column in which famous authors tell what the five most important books to them were. Garrison ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Pentecost--United In Understanding, Truth, & Love"

Contributed by John Donnelly on Jun 5, 2008

The Holy Spirit ;11) empowers us to understand one another; (2) thereby exposing us to the truth of Christ; which units ther Body in Love.

Pentecost Sermon May, 2008 Únited in Understanding, Truth, and Love By the Rev. John Donnelly There is an old joke that says,” God so loved the world—THAT HE DID NOT SEND A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 13, 2008

Often we forget the Holy Spirit, today I want to look at the role of the Holy Spirit that we may meet the person of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Sunday 06-15-2008 Acts 2:1-37 INTRODUCTION Background • Old Testament – Pentecost was a festival where every Jew who lived within 20 miles was compelled by law to attend. • Pentecost means – “The Fiftieth” and was a celebration the fiftieth day after Passover. Pentecost had an: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Orthodox