Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Creeds And Confessions, Heidelberg Catechism

A Dramatic Reading for Pentecost

Douglas Porter | Reformed Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

This is a dramatic reading for Pentecost Sunday. Utilizing three readers, it weaves Old and New Testament scriptures to enliven the historical context for the outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 1:3-5, 2:1-23, 32, 36-40, 44-47).

Acts 1:3-5, 2:1-23, 32, 36-40, 44-47

Pentecost, Fire, Water, Holy Spirit

Pentecost

David Edward Rocks | Torch

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Acts 1:1-11, David Rocks explains Pentecost as the gateway to Eternity, solidifying by the work of the Holy Spirit the promise of Easter for the disciples and in the lives of believers.

Acts 1:1-11

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, New Life, Eternity

Pentecost Prayers

Sylvia Dunstan | Re-Worship

Prayer

A number of short prayers written by Sylvia Dunstan and Augustine of Hippo that are appropriate for the theme and the season of Pentecost.

Pentecost, Prayer, Holiness, Holy Spirit

Pentecost

Steve Werlin | Bible Odyssey

Article about Scripture

In this article, Steve Werlin gives a brief overview of Pentecost, known in Hebrew as Shavuot, including its biblical origin, Second Temple period practices, and later traditions and interpretations.

Pentecost, Harvest, Agriculture, Hebrew, Festivals, Religious

A Pentecost Prayer of Thanksgiving

Ministry Matters

This resources is a prayer of Thanksgiving for Pentecost that could be used at the conclusion of a service.

Pentecost, Prayer, Thanksgiving, Holy Spirit

You Set the Early Church on Fire

Philippa Horrex | Re-Worship

This Pentecost prayer of thanksgiving by Philippa Horrex acknowledges the work of the Holy Spirit in creating humanity and in creating the church (Acts 2:1-13).

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Thanksgiving, Holy Spirit, Fire

Come, Holy Spirit

Re-Worship

Prayer of Intercession

A prayer of intercession for Pentecost in 4 collect-form stanzas, asking the Spirit to transform our societies, to renew our world's leaders and governments and to fill the church and our lives.

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Renewal

A Pentecost Thanksgiving

John van de Laar | Sacredise

This is a responsive reading for a service taken from Psalm 139:7-12. This passage addresses God's omnipresence in the way that people can never escape from God's spirit, in death or life.

Pentecost, Darkness, Prayer, Holy Spirit

O Holy Spirit Come

Re-Worship

Prayer of Intercession

This prayer of intercession for Pentecost asks the Holy Spirit to come to us to enlighten us, heal us, and guide us that we may have life, do God's will, and celebrate God's presence.

Pentecost, Healing, God's Will, God's Presence

Pentecost Sunday Service

Leader Worship Group | Together in Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 5 more types

This worship plan provides a detailed outline (including songs, readings, and sermon starter ideas) for a worship service on Pentecost Sunday.

Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Worship, Unity, Community

O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God

John Caspar Mattes | Gathered Prayers

Song or Hymn, Artwork

Text of the hymn "O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God," original German by Johann Niedling, English translation by John Caspar Mattes. Also included is the painting "Pentecost" by El Greco.

Spirit, Pentecost, Word Of God, Love

Pentecost, the New Babel

Scott Pauline | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Theology

Scott Pauline highlights the parallels between Babel and Pentecost, arguing that the divisions brought about at Babel are ended by the Spirit at Pentecost.

Pentecost, Babel, Unity, Holy Spirit

Pentecost Song from Pakistan

Jamshaid Jerome | Global Worship

Jamshaid Jerome is a composer and worship leader in Pakistan. The resource is his song for Pentecost "Zor Rooh e Pak Wala ("Mighty is the Holy Spirit")." English subtitles are included in the video. (Length: 4:26)

Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Power

Prayer of Praise and Adoration for Pentecost

James G Kirk | Gathered Prayers

James G. Kirk's prayer of praise and adoration for the Day of Pentecost emphasizes all creation welcoming and praising God.

Pentecost, Praise, God's Presence, Glory

Contemporary Hymns for Pentecost

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Christine Longhurst recommends contemporary hymns that are appropriate for the theme and season of Pentecost.

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Hymn, Worship

Pentecost Chant

Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork

This video features a Medieval chant from Hungary, "Loquebantur variis linguis," for the Feast of Pentecost. A link to a playlist with six other Pentecost songs from the same album is also included.

Pentecost, Gregorian Chant, Church Music, Hungary

Pentecost Art and Organ

Alfred V Fedak | Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork

A video for Pentecost that combines drawings and paintings from the 12th to 19th centuries with Alfred V. Fedak's organ solo "Improvisation on Veni Creator Spiritus." The hymn is attributed to Rabanus Maurus (9th century).

Art, God As Creator, Organ, Pentecost

At Pentecost

Constance Morganstern | WordSown

Constance Morganstern reflects on the story of Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, sharing lyrics, sheet music, and an audio file of “At Pentecost,” based on Acts 2:1-4. (Length: 01:25)

Acts 2:1-4

Gifts, Spiritual, Holy Spirit, Pentecost

Pentecost Hymn

Andrew Pratt | Re-Worship

Andrew Pratt presents a hymn for Pentecost noting that like the early disciples, we wait for God's Spirit who "is near us, around and within us, empowering, informing what God has in store."