Sermons on What Is Pentecost:

Pentecost/Confirmation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost, with the celebration of confirmation. It speaks to the Spirit’s empowerment for mission.

The Day of Pentecost, May 27, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day that we celebrate your outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church, open our hearts and minds to understand and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Price Of Pentecost 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 Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Foundation

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 1, 2017

Building a foundation so that the Holy Spirit can build a Pentecost experience in us

Acts 1:1-11 The most important aspect of a house is the foundation and one thing any good contractor knows whether you’re building a house with a crawl space or on a slab the most important part is having a good solid foundation. Now when I built our house the foundation was built very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 13, 2008

Often we forget the Holy Spirit, today I want to look at the role of the Holy Spirit that we may meet the person of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Sunday 06-15-2008 Acts 2:1-37 INTRODUCTION Background • Old Testament – Pentecost was a festival where every Jew who lived within 20 miles was compelled by law to attend. • Pentecost means – “The Fiftieth” and was a celebration the fiftieth day after Passover. Pentecost had an: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Orthodox

The Sounds Of Pentecost.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive.

The Sounds Of Pentecost. Acts 1:8TPT The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive. Jesus said, Acts 1:8TPT But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gentile Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Gentile Pentecost

Acts 11:1 - 18 The Gentile Pentecost 1. The Report - 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. A Very Dynamic Report - the apostles and brethren throughout Judaea A Very Dramatic Report - heard that the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

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

Pentecost Today

Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008

Are you struggling? Are you powerless? Are you hungry, thirsty for something more from God? Are you saved? You are a candidate for the Holy Ghost.

Pentecost Today Joel 2:28-29 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

Narritive sermon on the feast of Pentecost

Pentecostal Power Narrative Sermon May 31, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Pentecost is one of my people’s three national feasts (Passover & Tabernacles) 1 YHWH has used this feast as a time to do new things, move ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2008

Pentecost is the inauguration of a new era: the era of the Spirit.

Pentecostal Power Acts 2:1-13 1. Does your walk with God get old? Are you spiritually tired? 2. If you have been faithfully serving God and God’s people, the church, year after year, it is easy to feel burned out or lose your creative enthusiasm. 3. Yet I have found that God can revive my soul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Applied Pentecost Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 21, 2008

This is from a message series I titled "Applied." The things of God are of no avail to man unless they are applied to our lives.

Applied Pentecost By: Pastor Donny Granberry Sunday a week ago I preached about “The Applied Blood of Christ.” This morning, our focus will be “Applied Pentecost.” ILLUSTRATION Charles Crabtree, former Assistant General Sup. of the Assemblies of God told this story. He said this, I met a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Pentecost

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 3, 2022

Pentecost was a divinely planned event; it was no mere afterthought with God. The coming of the Holy Spirit was as much a part of the redemptive plan as was the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The meaning of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 Pentecost was a divinely planned event; it was no mere afterthought with God. The coming of the Holy Spirit was as much a part of the redemptive plan as was the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Ephesian Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Pentecost has a way of catching up with people.

AN EPHESIAN PENTECOST. Acts 19:1-7. 1. APOLLOS. Apollos was well taught in the Scriptures, and he was “accurately” teaching the things concerning the Lord - but Apollos knew only the baptism of John. When Aquila and Priscilla perceived the deficiency in his teaching in Ephesus, they drew him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Pentecost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power, presence, and purpose of the Holy Spirit, as experienced by the early church on the day of Pentecost.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who holds all the answers, but as a fellow pilgrim, walking the same path of faith, seeking to understand the mysteries and wonders of our Almighty God. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us remember that we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Pentecost