Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Dream, Faith

The Question of "How"

Nicholas Thomas Wright | preacherexchange

Book Quote

A quotation from N. T. Wright, who identifies the Holy Spirit as the "how" of all of the action in the early Christian writings. As the Creed says, the Spirit is "the giver of life."

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Spirit, Missions

Pentecost Possibilities

David Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose writes on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, based on Acts 2:1-21. When the disciples went out to preach, they faced struggles and saw possibilities.

Pentecost, Courage, Discipleship, God's Presence

Everyday Pentecost

Alyce M McKenzie | Patheos - Progressive

Alyce McKenzie reflects on John 15:26-27, 16:4-15, observing that Pentecost is not an event we wait for but one in which we participate.

John 15:26-27, 16:4-15

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Discipleship

Sharing Your Faith Relies on the Spirit

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

In this podcast with a transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee survey Luke 24:45-49; John 15:26-27; Acts 1:4-5, 2:1-41, 10:44-48 to discuss Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit that equips us for evangelism. (Length: 25:00)

Luke 24:45-49; John 15:26-27 Acts 1:4-5, 2:1-41, 10:44-48

Pentecost, Discipleship, Evangelism, Holy Spirit

Preparation for the Work Ahead

John van de Laar | Sacredise

In this reflection, John van de Laar writes that Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) is a time where Jesus "passes the mantle" to his disciples. The Spirit is a gift for the work of God's kingdom.

Pentecost, Discipleship, Gift, Holy Spirit

Hitting the Road

Suzanne Guthrie | The Christian Century

This Pentecost sermon by Suzanne Guthrie on Acts 2:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 motivates the reader to risk death for the sake of living out one's mission to the fullest.

Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Pentecost, Death, Missions, Holy Spirit

Power to Follow Jesus

Jane Hulme | All Age Worship

Children's Sermon or Lesson

Jane Hulme's children's sermon for Pentecost teaches that the Holy Spirit was given to equip us with power to follow Jesus (Matthew 5:14, 28:19-20; Luke 11:3; John 14:12, 17; Acts 1:8, 2:1-21).

Matthew 5:14, 28:19-20; Luke 11:3 John 14:12, 17

Pentecost, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, Power Of The Holy Spirit

Pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Paul Turner | Global Ministries

Prayer of Intercession

This prayer for the Democratic Republic of the Congo employs images connected to the Holy Spirit and Pentecost with resonances of John 20:19-23 and John 7:37-39.

John 7:37-39, 20:19-23

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, God's Will, Discipleship

Understood, Accepted, and Loved

David J Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose's commentary on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 asserts that we cannot remain unchanged when we follow Jesus. But, if we acknowledge our need for change, Jesus offers a place to be understood, known, and accepted.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Jesus, Change, Acceptance, Belonging

A Service for Pentecost and the Persecuted Church

Pieter Looyenga | Reformed Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions and 6 more types

This service was developed to build congregational awareness of the persecuted church. Pentecost, when we remember Jesus apostolic charge to make disciples of all nations, seemed to be an appropriate service in which to do this.

Pentecost, Persecution, Discipleship

The Better Part

Catherine A Caimano | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Luke 10:38-42, Catherine Caimano says that Jesus doesn't mean our many daily tasks are not important, but being near Jesus as the source of love is "the better part."

Luke 10:38-42

Jesus, Mary, Martha, Distraction

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

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A Bold Invitation

Amanda K Robertson | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Luke 14:25-33, Amanda Robertson acknowledges Jesus' teaching that discipleship is costly, but the important sacrifice is that of Jesus, and following him is our "participation in the very life of God."

Luke 14:25-33

Discipleship, Sacrifice, Parable, Love

Washed People

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 11 more types

This outline for a Pentecost worship service focuses on the meaning of the sacrament of baptism and the importance of remembering this event (Romans 6:1-14 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11). Includes sermon, music, and liturgy notes.

Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Pentecost, Baptism, Dying And Rising With Christ, Discipleship

Sighs Too Deep for Words

Bill Wessner | ConfessionRCL

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

This resource contains a confession/response based on Psalm 104:24-35; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 15:16, 26-27; Acts 2:1-21; and Romans 8:22-27. The confession asks God's forgiveness for refusing his gifts of righteousness, justice, and the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 104:24-35; Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 15:16, 26-27

Pentecost, Sin, Truth, Holy Spirit

Building Blocks Of Your Reign

John van de Laar | Sacredise

Prayer

John van de Laar offers a prayer for Pentecost that asks the Spirit to speak into silence, to empower the suffering, and for blessing that we might be "building blocks" to God's reign.

Pentecost, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, Reign Of God

Our Blest Redeemer, Ere He Breathed

Harriet Auber | Gathered Prayers

Song or Hymn

This hymn by Harriet Auber is about the Holy Spirit, the "gracious willing guest," who accompanies us in our walk of faith. It begins with the line "Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed."

Comfort, Holy Spirit, Teaching, Influence

Come Alongside, Holy Spirit!

David J Lose | In the Meantime

Reflecting on Acts 2:1-21 and the Holy Spirit, David Lose writes that the Holy Spirit's job is not to make us feel better, but is as much an agitator as advocate, as much provocateur as comforter.

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Spirit, Congregational Flourishing

Important Interludes

David Lose | In the Meantime

In this commentary, David Lose highlights John 17:1-11 and Acts 1:6-14 as "interludes" and reflects on the "interludes" in our own discipleship journeys where God is preparing us for what is next.

John 17:1-11; Acts 1:6-14

Ascension, Discipleship, Memorial Day Sunday, Preparation

Discipleship and Doom

Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

In this commentary from the Orthodox tradition, Edith Humphrey looks at Isaiah 53:2-5, Matthew 4:18-23, and Romans 2:10-16 in the context of the Orthodox Church liturgy.

Isaiah 53:2-5; Matthew 4:18-23 Romans 2:10-16