Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Worship, Unity, Community

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

Pentecost, Tongues, Church, Community

Pentecost Reimagined

Charles Self | Missio Alliance

Article about Theology

When the Spirit comes, new communities are created with the mission to bear witness to Christ. Charles Self explains what Pentecost means for contemporary missional believers, referencing Luke 24:44-49; John 7:37-39, 20:21-23; and Acts 1:8.

Luke 24:44-49; John 7:37-39, 20:21-23 Acts 1:8

Pentecost, Community, Missions, Holy Spirit

Pentecost - Gifts of the Spirit

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

This podcast on Acts 2:1-4 and Galatians 4:1-7 for Pentecost sees the Holy Spirit as the one who communicates the gospel and makes it effective, awakening people to love and calling them into community. (Length: 10:43)

Acts 2:1-4; Galatians 4:1-7

Pentecost, Sermon, Holy Spirit, Community

Embracing the Gift of Pentecost

John van de Laar | Sacredise

In this reflection on Acts 2:1-13, John van de Laar highlights that at Pentecost the disciples were receiving the “new” law of love and were the “first fruits” of God's diverse and inclusive community.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Community, Holy Spirit, Law

La Quinta Pentecost

Ty Grigg | Missio Alliance

Ty Grigg reflects on Acts 2:2, 6, 12-13, exploring an example of a community filled with the "fire of Pentecost" and characterized by their love for each other.

Acts 2:2, 6, 12-13

Pentecost, God's Love, Community, Holy Spirit

Priming Pentecost

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

In preparation for Pentecost worship services, Rachel Hackenberg suggests several "activities and images of chaos" that are present in Scripture readings.

Pentecost, Spirit, Joshua, Prophecy

Storm Cellars and Pentecost

Kyle Childress | Faith and Leadership

This article uses the image of a storm-cellar to reflect on Pentecost, suggesting that Pentecost (Acts 2:1-12, 42-47) is wild and unpredictable. We don’t know what might happen, but we know we’ll be changed.

Acts 2:1-12, 42-47

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Community, Inclusion

Our Own Native Tongue

Luke A Powery | Faith and Leadership

Luke A. Powery's sermon on Acts 2:1-21 explores how Pentecost was a gathering of diverse people centered on God and reflects on the difference between the church being unified rather than uniform.

Pentecost, Diversity, Gift, Unity

Sensing the Spirit

Karen Warfield | Reformed Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Karen Warfield describes how her church used symbols to celebrate Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13). Provided are ideas for service elements including the creation of a backdrop, dancing with ribbons, song suggestions, and a litany.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Intergenerational Issues, Community, Art

Reading Scripture in Light of Pentecost

Nijay Gupta | Missio Alliance

Article about Scripture

Drawing on Craig Keener, Nijay Gupta presents five insights about the Holy Spirit's role in biblical interpretation, including the importance of the community in listening to the Spirit.

Pentecost, Hermeneutics, Holy Spirit, Community

Praying for Pentecost

Ronald Rolheiser | The Sunday Website

Reflections on John 20:19-23 by Ron Rolheiser. The particular manifestations of the Holy Spirit that we desperately need today are resiliency, forgiveness, patience, long-suffering, understanding, and community.

John 20:19-23

Pentecost, Prayer, Community, Holy Spirit

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

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Persisting Post-Pentecost

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

If a roomful of people given the ability to speak foreign languages sounds electrifying, try imagining a churchful of prophets. Most of the focus on Acts 2:1-21 ends up on the languages, but prophecy persists also.

Pentecost, Work, Community, Commentary

Spiritual Driveway Moments

Scott Kenefake | Day1

Scott Kenefake's sermon on Acts 2:1-8, 12-13 notes that Pentecost marks the formation of a new community in the church, and that Christians often "insulate themselves from the unpredictable, demanding, transforming nature of the Spirit."

Acts 2:1-8, 12-13

Pentecost, Community, Conversion, Eucharist

You Shall Be My Witnesses

David Rylaarsdam | Reformed Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase and 5 more types

This service outline based on Acts 2:1-41 "celebrates Pentecost both verbally and symbolically. Who is involved in the liturgy is symbolic of the new community which the Spirit gathers."

Acts 2:1-41

Pentecost, Community, Holy Spirit, Symbolics

Baptism, Beliefs, and Behavior

Ben E Helmer | Episcopal Church

Ben Helmer's Pentecost sermon says that baptism is "the sacrament which empowers us all for ministry" and that the baptismal covenant includes both beliefs and behavior.

Pentecost, Promises, Church, Covenant

The End of the Harvest

Allan White | Torch

This homily by Allan White on Acts 2:1-11 suggests that the timing of Pentecost shows us the nature of the challenge the Church always faces. Pentecost feast is both process and event.

Acts 2:1-11

Pentecost, Covenant, Community, Harvest

We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

Hal Brady | Day1

In this full-length sermon based on Acts 2:1-13, Hal Brady reminds us that at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered and renewed the church with the presence of Christ in order to offer Christ to the world.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Community, Missions

Love Extended

Daniel Robayo | Caminando with Jesus

In this reflection on John 20:19-23, Daniel Robayo explains how Pentecost radically altered our tribal definitions. "God’s tribe," he writes, "is much larger than we can dream or imagine."

John 20:19-23

Pentecost, Community, God's Love, Unity (as A Mark Of The Church)

Empowered: Planning Notes

Discipleship Ministries

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Planning notes are provided for a Pentecost series based on Acts 2:1-21. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including preaching notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics.