Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Dream, Faith

Pentecost Change

David J Lose | Working Preacher

In this sermon starter for Pentecost on Acts 2:1-12, David Lose reflects on how the Holy Spirit can "grant us both the creativity and the courage to enter into [the] spirit of invention and experimentation."

Acts 2:1-12

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Change, Creativity

Service Planning for the Season After Pentecost

Lewis A Briner | Reformed Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

This article outlines themes and provides hymn options for the lectionary texts in the ordinary time following Pentecost.

1 Samuel 16:4-23; 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 5:12, 6:1-15 7

Ordinary Time, Faith, Mercy, Reconciliation

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

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

James B Lemler | Day1

A Pentecost sermon on Acts 2:1-11 by James B. Lemler, who calls the church to become ignited by the Holy Spirit for a vibrant life of faith in action.

Acts 2:1-11

Pentecost, Faith, Faithfulness, Church

A Christian Framework

Israel Kamudzandu | Working Preacher

This commentary on Romans 8:12-25 considers a Christian framework (Pentecost), one that holds, sustains, and nourishes both clergy and Christian believers, regardless of where they are in their faith in the life of the church.

Romans 8:12-25

Pentecost, Faith, Christian, Holy Spirit

Solidarity and Courage

John F Kavanaugh | The Sunday Website

A Pentecost homily on John 16:12-15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and 2 Timothy 1:6-8. An intense sense of unity and an equally intense mission are gifts of the Spirit that we urgently need today.

John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 12:3 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Faith, Unity

From Confusion to Understanding

Arthur F Graudin | Concordia Theology

Arthur F. Graudin's sermon starter sees the tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) as background for Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit enabled people from various backgrounds to understand preaching in their own language (Acts 2:1-21).

Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Babel, Tower Of, Language, Faith

Reclaiming the Promise of Ascension

Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions and 3 more types

As a reaction to many Christians skipping from Easter to Pentecost, this article explores the importance of Christ's Ascension and offers resources for planning an Ascension Day service.

Feast Of The Ascension, Reverence, Faith, Body Of Christ

Power to Preach

Eunice Dauterman Maguire | Visual Commentary on Scripture

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Article about Artwork

The architectural arrangement of the Pentecost dome mosaic’s golden surface unites the sacramental and human aspects of the salvation that the Pentecost miracle enabled the Apostles to preach.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Faith, Preaching, Power

Doing the Right Thing in the Family of Faith

Mary W Anderson | The Christian Century

Mary W. Anderson writes that baptism binds together believers diverse in culture, ethnicity, and politics, into the “Pentecost family.” Paul encourages the Galatians and us, to work together for the common good and not give up.

Galatians 6:1-16

Faith, Family, Baptism, Diversity

Gifts of the Spirit

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

The principle work and sign of the Holy Spirit is not ecstasy but faith. An audio commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 for Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Faith, Holy Spirit

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Faith and Fear: A Sermon for Pentecost

David J Lose | In the Meantime

This sermon on Mark 9:30-37 explores the difficult relationship between faith and fear and how we cope with fear from a Christian perspective rather than a selfish one.

Mark 9:30-37

Pentecost, Faith, Fear, Faithfulness

The Endurance of Faith

Marty Stebbins | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Hebrews 13:1-8, Marty Stebbins describes the mission work of David Oakerhater, a converted Cheyenne war chief, and his followers as an illustration of perseverance in faith.

Hebrews 13:1-8

Faith, Love, Prison, Perseverance

Jesus Responds to Job

The Living Church

This sermon starter contrasts the experience of Job (Job 34:19, 38:2, 42:1-6, 10-17) with that of Bartimaeus who was cured of blindness by Jesus (Mark 10:46-52).

Job 34:19, 38:2, 42:1-6, 10-17; Mark 10:46-52

Faith, Bartimaeus, Holy Spirit, Grace

Having the Faith to Forgive

Sally French | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Luke 17:4-10, Sally French says that forgiveness is a difficult but necessary task that Jesus' followers are called to do. To forgive is to free oneself from the burden of another person's offense.

Luke 17:5-10

Faith, Forgiveness, Love, Repentance

Crossing Boundaries

Tyrone Fowlkes | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Luke's (11:1-13) version of the Lord's Prayer, Tyrone Fowlkes says Jesus offered it to help his disciples "relinquish their fears and to place their trust in a redemptive, sustaining and liberating God."

Luke 11:1-13

Trust, Faith, Fear, Prayer

As Much as They Wanted

The Living Church

This sermon starter considers Elisha's feeding of 100 people (2 Kings 4:42-44) and Jesus' feeding of thousands (John 6:1-21) as examples of God's provision and "a foretaste of the promised banquet - bread for the world."

2 Kings 4:42-44; John 6:1-21

God's Provision, Elisha, Israel, God's Presence

Denouement

The Living Church

In John 6:56-69, "Jesus unfolds the mystery of election and free choice, the scandal of the cross, the work of the Spirit, the challenge of precious and irreplaceable if seemingly offensive words."

John 6:56-69

Paradox, Faith, Free Will, Election

Faith-Given and Fed

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 2 more types

This worship planning resource based on Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 10:5-17 is appropriate for the Pentecost season and focuses on the life of faith that uniquely provides the identity of the Christian Church.

Matthew 16:13-20; Romans 10:5-17