Sermons on Pentecostal Outpouring:

Why Do You Need The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit According To Acts 2:4? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 26, 2019

why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4? Some make fun of it, others sat its not scriptural, or its not for today. Why do you need the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, (first, second, third): 1. Your Fighting A Spiritual Battle Everyday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of The Ages - Salvation By Grace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 3, 2018

A unique look at the gift of Salvation

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.” (Eph 3:2-3 NIV) There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret”. They are “kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 2:12, Matthew 5:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On Jesus Through The Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 5, 2019

What is at the heart and core of Pentecost? It is the message of Jesus crucified and risen for the salvation of the world.

6.9.19 Pentecost Sunday - John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also are going to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.” A few weeks ago I tore ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 3 - The Power To ‘convey’ Prophecy, Tongues, And Interpretation Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

These spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for the edification of the Christian, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about repentance and their surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The English word “convey” is defined as: “to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance: to transfer or deliver to another” (Merriam-Webster). The meaning also includes the ability to give or transmit. These spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, Matthew 7:21, Luke 4:4, 2 Timothy 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

The First church is born

The Church Is Born Acts 2:1-13 Lessons From The Early Church Everything in Chapter one is preparation to the great outburst of the Spirit we are going to see in chapter 2 The second chapter of Acts marks a turning point in the history of God’s kingdom and a new phase of God’s redemptive plan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016

There is an idea in our culture that recognizing our inability or insufficiency is somehow contrary to the principles of success. Self-confidence and high-powered, aggressive personalities seem to be what takes the day.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 2 Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Acts 2:1-4, 14 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Greater Works?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Are we experiencing Jesus' promise?

John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. What works did He do? He preached the Gospel and we do that on a larger scale thanks to technology. He healed the sick, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

"We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 In The Morning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2016

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 "We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 a.m." 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 folks came from just about every walk of life, speaking all kinds of different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

We Have The Power

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jun 4, 2014

We Don't need to wait around. We are not powerless. With the Help of the Holy Spirit, we can still Make Disciples of all Nations!

We have the Power Batteries, without them, cars don’t move. Cell phones remain silent. Flashlights remain dark. Hearing aids are useless. When we flip the switch we expect something to turn on. How that happens, we really don’t care. That is unless we flip the switch and nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

How Real Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2015

Talking about MTV's the Real World and True Life shows, as well as the act of directing and producing as a way of getting at the truth of who the Holy Spirit is.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who sent the Holy Spirit that we might know His truth. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, MTV gave us our first ever "reality show", a thing called "The Real World" that came out in 1992. The first "Real World" ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith, Hope And The Resurrection

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 18, 2015

Jesus gives us salvation, but only if we repent and are baptized in his name. The Holy Spirit gives power to God’s people, the end times are here, the Messiah has come and a message of salvation must be preached.

The reading from Acts 2:14, 22-32 is part of the first sermon ever preached. It was in response to the disciples’ speaking in tongues on the Day of Pentecost. When the disciples spoke in tongues, some people in the crowd thought that they were drunk. Peter stated that this was not true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

"the Language Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2020

A sermon for Pentecost.

“The Language of God” Acts 2:1-21 Not too long ago, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland which attracted a lot of attention because the Cold War was still going on. The eyes of the world were on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Adding To The Number Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 27, 2020

Our church family is one that will have a firm foundation that lasts. Our firm foundation is based upon the practice of the early church and what they made priorities.

ADDING TO THE NUMBER (HPFFJ3) Acts 2:42-47 #Pentecost2020 #HPFFJ INTRODUCTION… https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon-illustrations/100434/healing-by-ed-vasicek?ref=TextIllustrationSerps A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ever Opened And Made New

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2020

The Holy Spirit of God fills us up with the divine will and sends us into the world that we may be agents of God's life and healing love.

May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21 Ever Opened and Made New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pray with me: Breathe on me, Breath of God! Fill me with life anew. That I may love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran