Sermons on Gevurot 2:8:

Spirit Poured Out (Pentecost Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 22, 2021

Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on “you” is plural. It was because they were gathered together that this happened. This is a Devine hug of welcome and Joy.

Sermon “What does this mean?” This is a story of the Spirit poured out—like water from a pitcher or from a hose. Yeah, from a hose, with a thumb pressed against the opening so it shoots across the yard and soaks the giggling, screeching children who are running with glee from the icy spray but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Calls, Gathers, Enlightens And Sanctifies

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 24, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 23, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Calls, Gathers, Enlightens and Sanctifies Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit’s entry on the church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heard, They Saw, They Spoke

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on May 24, 2021

Jesus gives His authority to His disciples, so that as they journey through this life, by His Spirit, they are witnesses of Him. So let us go back to the first Pentecost after Jesus ascended into heaven.

During Jesus earthly ministry He taught and demonstrated in love, truth and power the Kingdom of God on earth in this world damaged by evil. The Kingdom of God is His right to rule and reign. Where His will is done on earth as it is in heaven. God’s will and saving purpose planned before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:6-11, Acts 2:14-21, Ephesians 5:18

The Holy Spirit Is Given! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 30, 2021

‘The Holy Spirit is Given’ Acts chapter 2 verses 1-13 – sermon by Gordon Curley – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many of you know I like to drink the black nectar. • A good cup of coffee is one of life’s pleasurers! • And I agree with the person who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

In Acts 2, the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit. And these are some things that we must know about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the work of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The early church celebrated this day long before they did Christmas. If we are unaware of this day it is due to the lack of understanding of the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

One of the oldest festival days in history is the Festival of Pentecost. It was one of the favorites of the Jews for centuries before Christ, and it has been a significant day in the church for two thousand years. It became the third great Christian feast after Christmas and Easter. It marks the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

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

Pentecost: We Believ In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

This is a lesson about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and why we believe.

WE BELIVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. We believe and teach One eternal God existing in three parts: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence as speaking in tongues as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Charismatic Chaos (A Return To Babel) Series

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 29, 2019

The abuse of the Spiritual Gifts / Restoring unity and order in the church.

1 Corinthians chapter number 14 starts out with these words Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him. The title of this mornings message is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Languages? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 25, 2019

How do we view languages?

The theme of this year’s Holiday Folk Fair is celebrating languages, indigenous and heritage. Let me just share briefly with you 2 important events noted in God’s Word the Bible about languages. First we note from Genesis 11:1-9….. Tower of Babel Now the whole world had one language and a common ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission Ignited Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The Holy Spirit empowers the church for mission.

The Mission Ignited Acts 2:1-13 We are in week three of our series through the book of Acts - a sermon series I've entitled "The Church On Mission." I chose to preach through this book of the Bible in correspondence and connection to our theme for LVBC in 2015. We are, by God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reunited In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2022

Reunited in God Series: Roots: The Book of Acts September 18, 2022 - Brad Bailey

Intro In recent years…people exploring their ancestry… the massive exploration has come in part due to easier access to archived info… and DNA testing…but also because of the significant disconnection people feel with their families…and their roots. Fewer have those who pass along the stories… and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"This Is Not That!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

People have all kinds of hobbies. Some people collect stamps, knives, guns, butterflies, etc.

Illus: A man in Columbia, S. C., has spent a small fortune collecting antique car replicas. You cannot help noticing how each detail of each model is exactly in scale to the original cars they represent. In every detail they look just like the original cars. You may wonder, what does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Accord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was:

• IN ONE ACCORD • IN ONE PLACE. Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: This couldn’t be a Baptist Church!!! Can you imagine getting everyone to attend. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist