Sermons on Pentecost 5:

What Now?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Did you read something new? Familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did?

On the Sunday following Resurrection Sunday, I expressed my concern of how we’ve had this climactic week, then we go back to “business as usual”. I didn’t realize until this week, that we see this very thing in Acts. Our key passage today will be in Acts 2:1-4, but I want us to begin in Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Experiencing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Life demands an energy from you that is not IN you. We call this “burn out.” In order to truly navigate all that life throws at you, you need a power not from within you but from the outside. This is why you need the outside power of the Holy Spirit.

I invite you to turn to Acts 2 as we return back to our study in Acts after some time away. This morning, I want to speak to you about “Experiencing on the Holy Spirit.” To begin 2018, we are going to focus on the Holy Spirit. Yet, many of us think of God the Father and we speak of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” 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 a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giant Of Money Problems

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2013

This sermon helps us to understand the difference between standard of living and quality of life and how we need to know this when it comes to money.

The Giant Of Money Problems Calvary 5-18-13 Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Matthew 6:19-24 I am indebted to Andy Stanley for his sermon on Breathing Room for some of the concepts and ideas in this message. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Let me tell you briefly how Pentecost Sunday came out in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Advocate Within: Embracing The Power Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that His presence would never leave.

Introduction: A Transformative Promise Pentecost is more than a commemoration of the Spirit descending on the disciples in Jerusalem; it is the celebration of a living promise that continues to shape our lives. When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2001

Isaiah spoke words of comfort to Israel even though God had already revealed the judgment to come. Those words of comfort still ring true to the Body of Christ today.

THE KING IS COMING! Isaiah 40:1-11, "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anticipation: Meeting Jesus In The In-Between Times - 12 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait. Those ten days were certainly an "in-between time."

May 17, 1998 John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15 The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait in Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Bringing In The Net Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2008

Although the people had rejected their Messiah, a path back was possible. They had to change their attitude, become followers of Jesus, and enjoy the blessings of salvation if they were to align themselves to God’s will for them.

Bringing in the Net (Acts 2:37-40) 1. I have been a juror a number of times. Although I do not look forward to the time commitment, I have found my experiences interesting. 2. I have noticed, however, a variety of qualities in the cases prepared by both the prosecution and defense. Sometimes I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sound - Pt. 5 - Sound Warfare Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 5 – Sound Warfare If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proclamation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 14, 2022

Based on Acts 2:14-41 - Encouragers the hearers to consider Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the importance of the Church today proclaiming the Gospel.

“THE PROCLAMATION” Acts 2:14-41 FBCF – 2/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ads in Super Bowl tonight will cost $7 million for a 30-sec commercial. Companies will pay this because they know the power of advertising & the importance of getting their message out. 70s & 80s advertising: - Perfume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Wind Blew Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

“The Day of Pentecost, pt. 2 by Acts 2:1-2:4 A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. They villagers loved so much that it soon became an idol, so they built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. However, the house kept the sun away from the sundial and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Power. Purification. Proclamation.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 20, 2023

The Three, “P’s" Power. Purification. Proclamation.

Power. Purification. Proclamation. Acts 2:1-4AMP Take an empty glove and tell everyone that it's a magic glove. It’s amazing because it can pick things up. 1. Watch it pick up this book. When it doesn't move, I suggest it might be too heavy, so I move to a smaller book. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, John 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Holy Spirit Came Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

“The Day the Holy Spirit Came” Acts 2: 1-4 D. L. Moody once said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Adam James on Nov 15, 2016

A sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Life can get really busy, can’t it? I think that with every passing year, the pace of life increases, and we have quickly found ourselves in a culture where being busy is normal. A young doctor had just opened office and felt really excited. His secretary told him a man was here to see him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelism 5 What's Your Style? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

3 styles of evangelism are: Intellectual (Paul); Confrontational (Peter); Testimonial (the man born blind)

Evangelism Series #5 CHCC: February 12, 2006 What’s your Style? ACTS 17, ACTS 2, JOHN 9 SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 17:16-23 INTRODUCTION: I was downtown in front of the Alamo one day a few years back when I noticed a Street Preacher. I couldn’t help but notice him. He had a megaphone in one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ