Sermons on what is pentecost:

Pentecost Is A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 29, 2020

What is the great gift of Pentecost? The Holy Spirit? How does He give? Read and find out.

5.31.20 John 16:5–11 5 “But now I am going away to him who sent me, and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 Yet because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth: It is good for you that I go away. For if I do not go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2018

When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives is there a radical change? Should there be a radical change? Is there a difference when the Holy Spirit infills and directs a church and when He does not? Let's see what the Bible says!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:34-41, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 5:41-42, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002

PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit's Awakening: Pentecost Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God's timing of the event, and the crowd's response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit, the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community.

Today, we will delve into the events of the Day of Pentecost as described in the Book of Acts. This significant day marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Let us explore the perfect timing of this event, the manifestations of the Spirit, and the reactions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Topics: Gifts, Tongues

The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost) Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 28, 2010

This message seeks to show that the purpose of Pentecost was to mark the harvest of the church age.

The Power of Pentecost. Text: Leviticus 23: 15-22; Acts 2:1-11 Introduction. A few weeks ago we began a series on Sunday mornings surrounding the Feasts of Israel. You will recall from Leviticus 23, how God has set out a plan of the ages, a great prophetic calendar whereby the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Falls

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost Sermon based on Acts 2 and 3. My wife and I preached it together.

"When The Spirit Falls" 9:30 5/30/93 Psam 20:1-8 Acts. 1:1-11 Text Acts 2 & 3 .ls2 RICK What happens when the Spirit falls. Turn with us in your Bibles to Acts chapter 2 starting at verse 1. Acts 2:1-4 When the day of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mother's Day/Pentecost

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2008

What do the two have in common?

Sermon for Pentecost and Mother’s Day 2008 Today is Mother’s Day! Today is also Pentecost! Mother’s Day is celebrated once a year on the second Sunday in May. The holiday is inspired by the British day in honor of Mothers and brought to America by a woman named Julia Ward Howe as a call for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost: A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 26, 2016

What happened at this Jewish feast called Pentecost? Why did it draw so much attention? What does it mean for us today?

Fifty days had passed since Passover. Jesus has ascended to heaven, having left the disciples with instruction to wait in Jerusalem until the promised Counselor would come upon them with power. The city of Jerusalem was teeming with Jews whom had come on pilgrimage to celebrate Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Experience Pentecost

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What the events of Pentecost meant and mean to us today.

1. Personal illustration of time when I experienced power of Holy Spirit to enable me in my ministry. 2. This experience helps me get some idea of what happened that powerful and wonderful day in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago when the Holy Spirit came down - day of Pentecost 3. Not comparing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real Miracle Of Pentecost

Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021

A focus on what happened after the events in the Upper Room

I wonder how many people had their TV sets switched on yesterday morning at 5 o’clock. That’s when the CBC coverage of the royal wedding began and for the next five hours I can only imagine that millions of viewers were glued to their screens, trying to catch a glimpse of this or that celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Episcopal

What Is God Doing?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 28, 2012

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in you

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in your life than God? God has a history of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: United Methodist

What Now? (Continued)

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever hooked a water moccasin...

I would like to ride piggy-back on Pastor Jeff’s message last week, so you may hear a couple of similar thoughts. Pentecost is one of 7 seasonal feasts the Hebrew people observe. Also called “Feast of Weeks” Pentecost begins on the 50th day after Passover Believers rendered thanks to YHWH for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost- Abundance Is Here

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011

Jesus intended for His disciples to be comforted, and to become confident at the same time. Pentecost is actually God’s kingdom moving in, and taking control.

The Power of Pentecost- Abundance is Here Text: Acts 2:1-4 Amplified Bible AND WHEN the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place, 2When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal