Sermons on Guarding Our Tongue:

The Spirit's Awakening: Pentecost Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God's timing of the event, and the crowd's response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit, the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community.

Today, we will delve into the events of the Day of Pentecost as described in the Book of Acts. This significant day marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Let us explore the perfect timing of this event, the manifestations of the Spirit, and the reactions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Topics: Gifts, Tongues

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003

This passage talks about the fact that tongues were to be a sign to unbelievers to get their attention so that they would further investigate the truths of Christianity.

December 15, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:21-25 ¡§Signs of the times¡¨ INTRODUCTION Christmas is almost here. The signs are everywhere. There are Christmas songs that are playing on the radio, decorations all over town and presents under the tree. But do you know what the top five signs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

I Recognize That! (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003

This is the 2nd part in a two part sermon discussing the necessity of recognition or understanding in language (i.e. tongues) if the hearer is to benefit from what is said.

December 8, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION There was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want Cheese With Your Whine?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2017

Have you ever tracked FED-EX, UPS or the Post Office material? Have you ever tracked your words to see how communication skills are needed?

DO YOU WANT WHINE WITH YOUR CHEESE? TRACKING... COMMUNICATION SKILLS --- EXAMINE YOUR WORDS AS WELL AS YOUR HEART... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE SOME HARD TO LEARN LESSONS... ONE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under The Influence

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

Receiving the Holy Spirit!

Under The Influence Let The Wind Blow! Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communication

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Paul’s statement in verse 10 gives us good reason to believe that he was referring to known languages and not some “heavenly” language.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told about three kids bragging about their fathers: The first one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for one hour on any subject.” The second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two hours on any subject.” Finally, the third one said, “My dad’s so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God’s timeing of the event, and the crowds response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community th

The Day of Pentecost Series: Book of Acts #9 Acts 2:1-14[1] Intro Show text from “The Visual Bible: Acts Volume I” In our study of Acts, the Day of Pentecost has come. The Promise that Jesus had told His followers to prayerfully wait for has arrived. I. notice with me the perfect Timing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

God In The Hands Of Angry Sinners Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 2: 1 – 47

Acts 2: 1 – 47 God in the hands of angry sinners 2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding Spiritual Language Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

Focuses on receiving the Holy Spirit with an evidence of tongues. It began with an interview with an SBC Minister who is not Pentecostal. The message was delivered in a Wednesday Prayer Meeting.

Spiritual Resolutions Understanding Spiritual Language Dr. Marty Baker / May 8, 2002 Last week the message focused on understanding the power gifts of the Holy Spirit. From the emails, phone calls and comments that I received since that message, it is apparent that there is a great interest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Tongues Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues.

LET’S TALK ABOUT TONGUES I CORINTHIANS 14 INTRODUCTION: A lot of Baptist are talking about this subject today! Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues. There are five occasions in the N.T. that deal with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Little Words

Contributed by George Durham on Jul 5, 2017

The Power of Words for good or evil

THE POWER OF THREE LITTLE WORDS James3:1-12; Psalms 19:14 May these words of my mouth & this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. SPEECH IS A POWERFUL THING. What you can do with your mouth is More ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist