Resources on pentecost

Roddy Hamilton | Re-Worship

Roddy Hamilton's Pentecost prayer of invocation invites the congregation to contemplate the ministry of the Holy Spirit in helping us hear, experience God's presence, and witness creation.

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Pentecost, Creation, Holy Spirit, Experience

Pentecost is the Re-Creation of Humankind

Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this Pentecost homily from the Orthodox tradition, Andrew Stephen Damick uses Acts 2:1-4 to show how Holy Spirt recreates humanity.

Acts 2:1-4

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Pentecost, Creation, Holy Spirit, Wind

Pentecost Hymn Festival

Bert Polman | Reformed Worship

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

Bert Polman prepared this Pentecost Hymn Festival celebrating the work of creation and renewal. Several texts reflect renewed interest in the work of the Holy Spirit among modern hymn-writers.

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Pentecost, Creation, Redemption, Holy Spirit

Creeping Things, Innumerable

Kristofer Phan Coffman | Working Preacher

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This reflection on Acts 2:1-13 highlights that God, as demonstrated through the diversity of creation and the event of Pentecost, values all forms of life and languages.

Acts 2:1-13

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Pentecost, Creation, Diversity, Language

Pentecost and Creation

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

Article about Theology

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman explains that Pentecost in the Orthodox Church focuses as much on the Holy Spirit’s work in Creation as it does on the Spirit’s work in the Church.

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Pentecost, Creation, Holy Spirit, Orthodox Church

On the Feast of Pentecost

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

Article about Theology

In this article for Pentecost from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman says that nothing exists of its own, for God is everywhere present and fills all things.

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Pentecost, God's Presence, Creation, Essence And Existence

Pentecost Praise

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

Rachel Hackenberg's poetic prayer for Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) praises God for generosity, wisdom, diversity, love, surprise, and provision.

Acts 2:1-13

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Pentecost, Praise, Diversity, Spirit

Nothing Can Separate Us

Kristofer Phan Coffman | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This Pentecost podcast explores all creation being in the bondage of sin and the love of God from Romans 8:14-39. It also considers the presence of God spread across every nation from Acts 2:1-4. (Length: 12:18)

Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-39

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Pentecost, Creation, God's Love, God's Presence

Day of Pentecost

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner consider Jesus’ ongoing presence from John 15:26-27, 16:1-15, ingathering from Acts 2:1-21, God’s delight in creation from Psalm 104:24-34, and suffering from Romans 8:22-27. (Length: 29:45)

Psalm 104:24-35; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15 Acts 2:1-21

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Advocate, Creation, God's Presence, Holy Spirit Comforter

Sermon and Worship Resources

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This resource contains several podcasts which provide commentary and worship resources for Psalm 104, John 15:26-27, 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21, and Romans 8:22-27. Also includes written notes for Bible study and reflection. Especially appropriate for Pentecost.

Psalm 104:24-35; John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Advocate, Righteousness

Naming the Time after Pentecost

John D Witvliet | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article, John Witvliet presents the value of following the church year and spends some time unpacking the season of time between Pentecost and Advent.

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Pentecost, Christian Calendar, Ordinary Time, Holy Spirit

Hymn Festival for Pentecost

Charlotte Larsen | Reformed Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

This service of hymns and scripture readings invites us to celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in God’s redemptive history.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Church, Creation, Singing

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

On Pentecost They Gathered©
Pentecostal PowerPD
O for a thousand tongues to singPD
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The First Day of a New Creation

Maureen Dallison Kemeza | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Maureen Dallison Kemeza reflects on the first Pentecost, suggesting Old Testament themes that may have fueled the early Church’s prayers, and exhorting us to sincerely and passionately pursue God in prayer.

Psalm 104; Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 16:13

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Pentecost, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Creation

An Ecological Pentecost

J Clinton McCann | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This commentary on Psalm 104:24-35 expounds upon the beauty of Creation and Creator, and then looks to such beauty from the context of a world with much loss and devastation.

Psalm 104:24-35

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Pentecost, Humility, Creation, Environment

The Holy Spirit in Creation

Stan Mast | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter, Stan Mast observes that Psalm 104:24-35 offers a fresh perspective for Pentecost sermons, because it focuses on the Spirit’s work not in redemption but in creation.

Psalm 104:24-35

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Pentecost, Creation, Holy Spirit, Light

Creator, Counselor, Sanctifier, Power

Mary Anne Isaak | Re-Worship

Prayers of the People

Mary Anne Isaak offers a pastoral prayer for Pentecost, drawing on several scriptural examples of the Holy Spirit's activity (Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:3; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19; and 2 Peter 1:21).

Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:3 Romans 8:26

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Pentecost, Creation, God's Presence, Holy Spirit

God’s love for creation will last forever

Joan Stott | The Timeless Psalms

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 2 more types

Joan Stott offers a call to worship, prayers, and a personal meditation for Pentecost on Psalm 104:24-35. The author is humbled by the variety of creation and "the mysteries of life yet to be discovered."

Psalm 104:24-35

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Pentecost, Reverence, Praise, Creation

God of Fun and Sport

Terri C Pilarski | Re-Worship

Prayer

Rejoicing in God's myriad of activities, Terri C. Pilarski's Pentecost prayer asks that we may be filled with the Holy Spirit, know the fire of God's love, and experience God's glory and peace.

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Rejoicing, Peace, Creation, God's Love

The Spirit Creates Community

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this podcast for Pentecost, Karoline Lewis, Matthew Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson explore Paraclete (John 14:8-17, 25-27), community Creator (Acts 2:1-21), God's delight in creation (Psalm 104:24-34, 35b), and adoption (Romans 8:14-17). (Length: 24:15)

Psalm 104:24-35; John 14:8-17, 25-27 Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Community, Creation, Holy Spirit

The Renewal Movement of the Holy Spirit

Beth Woelk | Together in Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This sermon starter relates "the surprising entrance of the Holy Spirit" at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) to several Old and New Testament passages about the work of the Spirit.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Creation, Trinity