Resources on pentecost

Stephen De Young | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen De Young shows how Pentecost is the anniversary of the covenant which has created God’s people Israel, which was reborn as what we call today the Church.

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Pentecost, Church, Covenant, Israel

Blue Pentecost

Talitha Arnold | The Yale ISM Review

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

When wildfires devastate the Santa Fe area, a local church struggles with the symbols of Pentecost. This article features liturgy adapted to focus on Jesus' baptism and water--another moment in Scripture when God's Spirit descended.

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Pentecost, Worship, Church, Congregation

Pentecost and Sinai

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's Pentecost homily: as Christ rules the church from Heaven by sending his Spirit, we participate in the reign of Christ whenever we act in accordance with the Spirit (Acts 2:1-11).

Acts 2:1-11

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Pentecost, Church, Heaven, Sermon

Pentecost

John Birch | Faith and Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The legacy of Pentecost is to be enthused with the love of God, so that we will proclaim Christ with our lives, our deeds, and our words, to tell people about God's love and forgiveness.

Acts 2

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Pentecost, Worship, Church, Holy Spirit

Rescuing Pentecost

Eric Van Meter | Ministry Matters

Article about Church Life and Leadership

Pentecost is in trouble because the church has adopted the entrepreneurial tactics of the business world; and the more we try to put the Spirit to work for us, the further we get from Pentecost truth.

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Pentecost, Church, Spirit, Business

Pentecost

Gary V Simpson | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

This commentary on Acts 2:1-8 speaks of Pentecost being a time to remember the commitment made to the Spirit's transformational work. Included here is a biblical commentary, liturgy notes, and causes for celebration.

Acts 2:1-8

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Pentecost, Tongues, Church, Community

Pentecost Icon

Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker | ArtWay

Artwork, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This article considers the "Pentecost Icon" of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery (Russia, 1497). Based on Acts 2:1-13, it emphasizes the advent and presence of the Holy Spirit in the church and via the church in the world.

Acts 2:1-13

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Pentecost, Church, Holy Spirit, World

When Will Your Next Pentecost Be?

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Reflecting on Acts 2:1-13, David Lose observes that the Spirit who fell at the first Pentecost also came on other occasions in Acts and continues to fall afresh on us even today.

Acts 2:1-13

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Church, Advocate

A Continued Pentecost

Lawrence Farley | Ancient Faith

Article about Theology

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Lawrence Farley explains the Church as “a continued Pentecost.”

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Pentecost, Church, Eucharist, Holy Spirit

When Pentecost Ends Too Soon

Barbara K Lundblad | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Describing the evangelical and prophetic themes of Pentecost, this sermon on Acts 2:1-21 by Barbara K. Lundblad reminds us that Pentecost includes an economic component that involves sharing our possessions with needy members of our communities.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Generosity, Economics, Wealth And Poverty

Pentecost Diversity

Bradley E Schmeling | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Maybe the Pentecost story isn’t so much about us and our hopes to unite or divide as it is about a God who can make a diverse creation into a place of blessing and new life.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Church, Unity, Divisions

On Birthdays and Pentecost

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Rachel Hackenberg considers the pastoral and liturgical opportunities in celebrating Pentecost as the Church's birthday. She asks, "How will Pentecost convert us this Sunday?"

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Conversion, Worship, Church

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

On Pentecost They Gathered©
Pentecostal PowerPD
O for a thousand tongues to singPD
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Preaching on Pentecost

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This podcast considers texts for Pentecost, focusing on the ongoing outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:1-21) as the vocation of the church as sent blessing (John 20:19-23) in unity and diversity (1 Corinthians 12:3-13).

John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

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Pentecost, Lectionary, Sermon, Holy Spirit

Pentecost: The Church Is Born

Shift Worship | The Skit Guys

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This brief, stylized mini-movie retells the events of Pentecost, emphasizing God's revelation of himself to the world and the birth of the church.

Acts 2:1-12

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Pentecost, Church, Holy Spirit

Pentecost Flame Blank Title

Centerline New Media | The Skit Guys

This background image is designed for use during worship and/or as a backdrop for the sermon on Pentecost Sunday.

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Pentecost, Service, Fire, Worship Planning

Scenes from the New Testament: Pentecost

Giotto Di Bondone | Web Gallery of Art

Artwork

This fresco, attributed to Giotto Di Bondone but not universally accepted as such, depicts Pentecost as it is told in Acts 2:1-4. The Holy Spirit, represented as a dove, descends on the gathered disciples.

Acts 2:1-4

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Pentecost, Church, Art, Religious Painting

Born, Shaped, and Filled with the Holy Spirit

Fergus Kerr | Torch

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this Pentecost sermon on John 20:19-23 and Acts 2:1-11, Fergus Kerr preaches on how the Holy Spirit gives birth to the Church, shapes the Church, and enables us to stand against evil.

John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-11

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Pentecost, Church, Holy Spirit

All Flesh!

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Acts 2:14-21 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell uses Peter's Pentecost sermon to commend the church as a family empowered by God’s Spirit.

Acts 2:14-21

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Pentecost, Church, Holy Spirit, Peter

God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind

Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. | Gathered Prayers

Song or Hymn

"God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind" is a hymn suitable for Pentecost Sunday, and/or as the closing hymn after a sermon focused on motivating believers to do evangelism, administer justice, and live on mission.

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Pentecost, Evangelism, Kingdom Of God, Church

Between Ascension and Pentecost

Dennis Hamm | The Sunday Website

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Dennis Hamm shares a sermon starter on Acts 1:12-14 and John 17:1-11a. These texts teach us that the church takes its life from an act of God.

John 17:1-11; Acts 1:12-14

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Church, Glory, Incarnation