Sermons on Gevurot 2:2:

How Should We Then Live?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2006

A contrast and comparison of the Tower of Bable and Pentecost.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

From The Upper Room Onto The Streets

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 5, 2006

A look at the challenge of Pentecost for us as Christians today

Introduction A few jokes to start us off! What’s the difference between a TV and a newspaper? Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV? What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What’s the difference between a “dead” Christian and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006

This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Teaching On The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 7, 2006

everything you have ever wanted to know about the Holy Spirit but were afraid to ask

Everything you have ever wanted to know about the Holy Spirit But were afraid to ask--Acts 2:1-4 Intro: we have so many people asking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the working of the Spirit of God, that I feel it is essential to present the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Worship Is Boring, Then Who Am I Worshipping? (Acts - Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

What it means to be spiritual...

If worship is boring, then who am I worshipping? Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 3 Pastor Jeff Christopherson January 26, 2003 Acts 2:1-13 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ¡¥SPIRITUAL¡¦: 1. Worship flows from my Heart. ¡§When the day of Pentecost came, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Tsunami

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005

The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4

Denomination: Apostolic

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

From Disappointed To Dynamic: Transformation Power! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #2

How many of us can relate to the following word . . . DISAPPOINTMENT? ["The Life You Always Wanted" — John Ortberg pg. 13,14 —] "I am disappointed with myself. I am disappointed not so much with particular things I have done as with aspects of who I have become. I have a nagging sense that all is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Amazing Partner … An Amazing People Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #3

I want to begin our study with some comments made by the famous British preacher G. Campbell Morgan … he writes about the accusation leveled at the Spirit-filled disciples on the day of Pentecost — the accusation of many in the crowd was that the Spirit-filled disciples were … drunk! Morgan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Incredible Partnership Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #5

Americans are people full of hyperbole; do you know what that is? We are people who will amplify, enlarge, exaggerate, and overstate just about everything. We’re like fishermen with a better story about a bigger fish. We don’t want to be outdone by anyone. I want you to understand right from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Acts, Part 2- Power From Above Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

This morning we are going to look at the event which sparked the beginning of the Church, pouring out of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

Power from Above The Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sometimes the most foolish sounding ideas turn out to produce the most extraordinary results. Listen to these real statements made about people and products. •In 1876, a Western Union internal memo read this, “This ’telephone’ [thing] ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

How to let God’s power flow through us

A New Beginning Acts 2:1-4 This event that we call the day of Pentecost was the great important event that leads to the fact that we have a church today. After being with Jesus for His years of ministry, being with Him for His forty days after His resurrection and then witnessing his return to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2005

A LOOK AT GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, HIS MANIFESTATIONS, HIS POWERS AND HIS WORKS.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ABIMBOLA SALU. God the Holy Spirit is the third person in the blessed Holy Trinity. Even though He is a spirit, he is alive and is a person. He exists in unity with God the Father and God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit, He completes the triumvirate. Our first contact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005

The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When The Spirit Came"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2005

What does the Holy Spirit mean to us personally today? In what ways does He help us in our daily struggles?

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist