Sermons on Pentecost 5:

The Power Of A Wind-Driven Fire

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2001

The Spirit comes to the church as fire, passion, energy, but He comes as energy to follow the Lord’s directions, not merely as excess motion.

My grandfather’s workshop held an item that was of special interest to me when I was a boy. Sitting off to the side of his cluttered workbench was a wonderful object – a model railroad locomotive. It was black with silver markings painted on it, dusty and dull by now, but obviously once shiny and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Us Such A Church As This

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

As the first Christian church described in Acts 2:42-47 was may our churches be.

If there is one thing of which we have a great number in Tulsa it is churches. Have you ever looked through the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages to see just how many churches there are in our community? There are sixteen full pages with churches listed on them. Some of these churches are very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Commencing.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2003

The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way.

The commencing. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 10/15/03 The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way. Verse 14 tells us Peter standing, preached to the multitudes in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Living In The Last Days"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2005

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Living in the Last Days” A friend went to New York City for a meeting that lasted several days. One afternoon he decided to go over to Central Park to see what was happening. It was a beautiful day, the tulips were blooming in plentiful supply and he was thankful to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Reverse Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on what Pentecost means. Here Babel is contrasted with Pentecost, from judgement to mercy

Acts 2:1-36; Genesis 11:1-11 – God Uses Reverse A few years before John Newton, the writer of the song “Amazing Grace”, died, a friend was having breakfast with him. Their custom was to read from the Bible after the meal. Because old John’s eyes were growing dim, his friend would read, then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in series on what Pentecost means. It was also called the Day of Firstfruits, and this shows that we become the offering to God.

Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-4 – Firstfruits Today we are continuing to look at the festival of Pentecost, from the eyes of a 1st-century Jewish Christian. The Acts 2 Pentecost changed the world, but since all the early converts were Jewish, what did the holiday mean to them? We looked at the idea ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned And Empowered Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus commissioned his disciples to be his witnesses and make disciples to the ends of the earth. To fulfill this awesome calling God gave the church the Holy Spirit. This is who we are.

Acts 1:6-11, 2:1-4 “Commissioned and Empowered INTRODUCTION What comes to you mind, when you think of the word, “church.” Some people might imagine white clapboard buildings sitting on the prairie, or pot luck dinners with Jell-o. Other people might remember Sunday School Christmas Pageants, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"It's Too Early To Get Drunk!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2008

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “It’s Too Early To Get Drunk!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

.......but

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunay after Pentecost Committment

5th Sunday after Pentecost For July 1 Proper 8C Lectionary 13 Luke 9:51-62 " but......" "When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Recibir El Espiritu Y La Llenura Del Espiritu Santo

Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2012

Un sermon/estudio comparando el recibir el Espiritu y el ser lleno de el Espiritu Santo.

Recibir el Espiritu y Recibir la Llenura del Espiritu - Hechos 2:30-39 I. Recibimos el Espiritu Santo en el momento de la Conversion Somos hechos el templo de Dios- 1 Corintios 6:19-20 El Espiritu obra en la vida de cada creyente- Juan 20:22 a) Nacidos de nuevo por el Espiritu - Juan 3:3-7 b) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Birth Of Church"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 14, 2018

Pentecost sermon sharing what is church? Church is the gathered, the fire and wind of God, the heavenly Language, the witness, the ordinary, and the United.

“The Birth of Church” Acts 2:1-21 1. Today is Pentecost the birthday of the church • It is The birth of something special • It is the birth of the Holy Spirit It came into being on Pentecost and was given birth by the Holy Spirit, the One who intercedes on our behalf with utterances unknown to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Birthday Of The Church: Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016

The early church was born on this day and it fueled them to go out and conquer the world. It energized their Christian lives. It was a significant event that changed everyone. Let’s take a look at Pentecost Past, Pentecost Present, and Pentecost Future

“Birthday of the Church: Past, Present, and Future” Acts 2:1-13 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… Most Expensive Birthday Parties (http://www.lolwot.com/20-of-the-most-expensive-and-craziest-celebrity-birthday-parties-ever/) Birthdays are a time of celebration. For most of us birthdays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loaded - Pt. 5 - Benefit 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 5 - Benefit 5 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal