Sermons on Pentecostalism:

The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Harness Heaven's Wind!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014

A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe That Because He Can Fly, I Can Fly Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 13, 2021

A look at Jesus' Ascension and what it means for us

5.16.21 Ephesians 4:7–16 7 But to each one of us grace was given, according to the measure of the gift from Christ. 8 That is why it says, “When he ascended on high, he took captivity captive and gave gifts to his people.” 9 Now what does it mean when it says “he ascended,” other than that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 21, 2021

In Acts 1 the disciples asked: “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” Hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon. That was not God’s plan. “Why is the Church on earth?” Worship. Fellowship. Discipleship. Service and Missions –

In Jesus Holy Name May 23, 2021 Text: Acts 2:42 Pentecost “Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection” After the resurrection Jesus had been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days. Sometimes in Jerusalem, on the road to Emmaus, at the Sea of Galilee. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Use What The Good Lord Gave You

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

At the moment we believe, we are baptized in the Holy Spirit and are empowered to do His will on this earth. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGMPvQD5YYc

In his prayer, Paul prayed for the Ephesians to recognize & understand God’s power working in their lives. Notice Paul did not pray for them to be given power, for he knew they were given the power when they believed. >Sometimes we waste time praying for the power to witness when it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Well Church

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 3, 2020

Acts 2 gives a simplistic yet powerful model for what the Church is called to be.

WELL Church Pentecost, 2020 Acts 2: 42ff Good Morning, today we continue our study on Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birth Of The Church And The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Jun 26, 2019

The birth of the Christian Church was ushered in by the promised gift of the Holy Spirit through whom our lives will transform and empower us to transform the world

The Gift of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church In the old traditional culture, the word of God was passed on to the next generation from parents to children through the telling of stories. These stories were told to ensure the important messages from God did not die with the older generations. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Qu’est-Ce Que La PentecÔte Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Le livre des Actes nous rapporte le premier message pentecôtiste prêché par Pierre

QU’EST-CE QUE LA PENTECÔTE Le livre des Actes nous rapporte le premier message pentecôtiste prêché par Pierre. Il s’adressa ce jour-là à une multitude de Juifs ve-nus du monde entier à Jérusalem pour célébrer la Fête de la Pentecôte. Ceux ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time To Hide Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

Today is Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. Yet, this day is important, because Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, & God has given us the wonderful opportunity of being a part of it.

Today is Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. Yet, this day is important, because Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, & God has given us the wonderful opportunity of being a part of it. Isaiah 26:20-21 20 Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Isaiah 26:20-21, Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022

Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2024

Our purpose this morning is to make sure that we read through Acts 2 and highlight everything that God did on Pentecost Sunday. I want us to know the WHAT, but also the WHY.

BIRTH OF THE CHURCH GENESIS 11:1-9 ACTS 2:1-41 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… OLDEST IN THE WORLD, wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies According to a report published by the Bank of Korea that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. So when did some of these old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024

Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24, Acts 4:12, Acts 1:14-15, Acts 2:1, Jude 1:3, Ephesians 6:10-13, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Redemption Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

God's Redemption

Acts 2:1-21 God's Redemption It's Method - Preaching 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 1 Corinthians 1:21-24 - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

On Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

On Divine Forgiveness

Acts 2 v 14 - 41 On Divine Forgiveness 1. THE MESSAGE ON FORGIVENESS - 1. It's Person - The Words - 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; The Works - Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, The Wonders - which God did by him in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Holiness

The Evangelistic Jerusalem Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . "

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT FORMED THE FIRST CHURCH? 1. Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . make disciples in every culture (people group), baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . . and teach them all I have taught them” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist