Sermons on Gevurot 2:6:

"Empowered For Service" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

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

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

Ten Ways To Fully Appropriate Christ's Resurrection Power To Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you to fully appropriate ALL the power, purposes and plans that the Lord has for you and your people.

Ten Ways to Fully Appropriate Christ’s Resurrection Power to Your Life (Acts 2:1-35) Illustration: Two roses were on the Communion table in our church on Easter Sunday morning. As I looked at them, my heart was filled with joy. The red rose signified the birth of little Brian, who had come into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God's Revealed Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 1, 2005

The Day of Pentecost was a day when God revealed a great deal about his purpose in giving believers the Holy Spirit. This passage, surprisingly, is not about the gift of tongues.

Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Every week our church receives a number of offers to help us market the gospel. 1. to take our message and put it into an attractive format that will appeal to people. 2. glossy publications, better sound, nicer pulpit, and of course, professional graphics. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Does It Take To Live?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Without the Holy Spirit, we labor in vain.

What does it take to Live? Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21 I have had the opportunity to hear some unbelievable music in my life. A marvelous concert by a handbell choir comes to mind. During that concert, I suddenly became aware of a lovely young lady standing on the very end of the choir with just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Is Over Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Holy Spirit has come, the wait is over, the church is begun.

Last week we concluded Acts chapter one where Jesus gave His followers the instructions to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and now, as we move into chapter two, the wait is over. The Holy Spirit has come and we are now ushering in the church era. In chapter one, the Savior ascends, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 11, 2005

a simple and basic outline of what happened on Pentecost

PENTECOST Acts 2 verses 1-13 Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas. Even the most pagan of people in this community celebrates Christmas. They may not know the true meaning, or even care about it. When Easter comes the world recognises it as important, at least for Christians. However today is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican