Sermons on Pentecostal Outpouring:

Peering Into Pentecost Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013

Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Pentecostal Fire

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

How The Tongues of fire at Pentecost demonstrates the power of God. Fire is a biblical image of God.

That Pentecostal Fire Acts 2:1-4 Fire has long represented God and the presence of his Holy Spirit. (strike match or a lighter) One day as Moses was tending his father-in-law's sheep, he saw an amazing sight. A bush was on fire, yet it was not being consumed. As he approached this unusual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011

Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Pentecost

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived.

Introduction A What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived. 1 Anointing fell on me like Peter, God gave me a word, brother Ananias is slain, soon his wife is beside him. a Paul smiting Clymas with blindness b Today, I’m having charges brought on me c Any of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting For Pentecost"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 18, 2012

Three things the Apostles did while they were waiting between ascension day and pentecost

“Waiting for Pentecost” 5/20/12 Acts 1:1-14; 2:1-13 I don’t think it was easy to be one of the twelve disciples. We see being around Jesus and taking part in miracles and the sensationalism of being a follower as getting the ‘Easy Button’ in religion. We forget ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 22, 2012

Holy Spirit Baptism

PENTECOSTAL POWER Acts 2:1-5 ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: A vaccum salesman down in rural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Pentecost

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 11, 2011

To show that the Holy Spirit was given for the good of the gospel and the Church, not us as individuals. Being controlled by the Spirit is essential in our Christian life, but might make us unpopular.

For many generations, it seems, the coming of the Holy Spirit, his person and his work, were all but ignored by the Church. What the Bible taught about him was believed, but not put into practice very well. Certainly the idea that he is still active in the world and in the Church was not an every ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Babel And Pentecost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2011

A contrast between Babel and Pentecost. Pentecost undoes what happened at Babel.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Gentile Pentecost

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2018

Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for today?

The Gentile Pentecost Acts 10:42-46 Some time earlier in Jerusalem at the Temple an extraordinary event had happened. The believers in Jesus were gathered together in an upper room, probably called Solomon’s Porch to attend to the morning prayer and sacrifice which occurred every day at 9AM. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message explores a brief historical meaning of Pentecost and then brings that meaning into today. What should be our response to Pentecost Today?

Text: Acts 2:1-4 I. The Meaning of Pentecost A. Pentecost is a one day celebration that follows the Harvest Feast, Feast of First Fruits, or Feast of Weeks. This feast lasted for 7 weeks or 49 days. Pentecost is the next day, the 50th day. 1. Pentecost was the Jewish harvest-home celebration. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Deuteronomy 16:10-11, Leviticus 23:18-19, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 17:1, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 4:7-10, Romans 8:23, Acts 10:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pentecost 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

There is a dynamic difference between believers who are not fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit and those who are. We see evidence of this on the day of Pentecost.

Please open your Bibles to Acts 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday we took a brief look at the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven and how that act was a critical part of the plan of redemption that was put into place before the beginning of time. We took a look at how the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

We do not live the Christian life in our own power, but in God’s. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said: “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) The word translated power is the Greek word dunamis. Dunamis is used 120 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Pentecostal?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2023

So the question I ask you is, Are you pentecostal? This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation. This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation.

Are You Pentecostal? Acts 2:1-4 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for them. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 31, 2023

Jesus loved us so much He came to die for us, to save us, and after His ascension, empower us as His people. Do we believe this, have we experienced this? How often we miss the mark when we attempt to do spiritual work without spiritual power.

Acts 2:1-13 NLT On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023

We celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the Birthday of the Church

Note: I would note that Loran Livingston had an influence of ideas in this message. I listened to his message on May 21 on Pentecost Sunday. Title: Bring them to Jesus Theme: It is important that we bring our prodigal children to Jesus and lay them at His feet. Text: Mark 9:17 - 19 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God