Resources on pentecost

Re-Worship

This prayer of intercession for Pentecost asks the Holy Spirit to come to us to enlighten us, heal us, and guide us that we may have life, do God's will, and celebrate God's presence.

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Pentecost, Healing, God's Will, God's Presence

Prayer of Praise and Adoration for Pentecost

James G Kirk | Gathered Prayers

Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

James G. Kirk's prayer of praise and adoration for the Day of Pentecost emphasizes all creation welcoming and praising God.

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Pentecost, Praise, God's Presence, Glory

Pentecost Hymn

George Stuart | Worship Words

Song or Hymn

"Christ’s ‘second coming’ – it occurs, Whenever love within us stirs." A new Pentecost hymn by George Stuart, set to the tune of Church Triumphant Our Lord.

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Pentecost, Second Coming, God's Love, Panentheism

Pentecost Possibilities

David Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Courage, Discipleship, God's Presence

Pentecost Change

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Change, Creativity

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 and the Prophetic Spirit

Henry Karlson | Patheos - Catholicism

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article on Acts 2:1-4, Henry Karlson explores the many ways that the Holy Spirit makes God present to us and to the world.

Acts 2:1-4

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Pentecost, Spirit, God's Presence, Prophets

Before Pentecost

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Prayer

A prayer appropriate for use before Pentecost by Rachel G. Hackenberg focused on using multiple illustrations to highlight our desire and need for God when God feels absent.

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Pentecost, Prayer, Spirit, God's Presence

Pentecost Changes Everything

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Commentary on Joel 2:23-32 by Scott Hoezee, who reminds us that Christians "now live immersed in God’s outpoured Spirit," even if the details of our everyday may not seem like the visionary future that Joel predicts.

Joel 2:23-32

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, God's Presence, Shalom

Pentecost for Preachers

Karla J Bellinger | Church Life Journal

Article about Preaching

Karla J. Bellinger identifies several ways in which the Holy Spirit affects preaching: aiding in the preparation, inspiring the delivery, "firing the hearts" of listeners, and uniting the faith community.

John 20:19-23

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Pentecost, God's Presence, Holy Spirit, Mystery

Pentecost Song - Holy Spirit

Luke Hill | Commonweal

Song or Hymn, Article about Music

Luke Hill presents Dorothy Norwood's song "Holy Spirit," which invokes God's presence and power at Pentecost.

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Pentecost, Music, Holy Spirit, Power

Like a Wildfire

Victoria Emily Jones | Art & Theology

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Article about Music

Victoria Emily Jones' post on the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:3-4) includes P. Solomon Raj's batik art "Pentecost," and video of the song "The Elements: Fire” by Hiromi Uehara and Edmar Castaneda.

Acts 2:3-4

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Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Love, Fire

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

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

Between Ascension and Pentecost

Dennis Hamm | The Sunday Website

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

For Dennis Hamm's commentary on John 17:1-11a and Acts 1:1-14, Jesus' saying he has been glorified in his disciples means that "the purpose of the Church is to be the primary sacrament of the incarnation."

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

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Pentecost, Ascension, Easter, Glory

Promise, Presence, and Power

Jane Hulme | All Age Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase and 3 more types

Jane Hulme's outline for an all age worship service for Pentecost celebrates the promise, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5, 8; 2:1-21). Includes song suggestions, a drama, and guided talks.

Acts 1:4-5, 8, 2:1-21

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Pentecost, God's Presence, Holy Spirit, Power Of The Holy Spirit

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

Keeping in Step with the Spirit

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 5 more types

This third service plan in a Pentecost series entitled, "Catching God's Wind," uses Romans 8:5-11 and Galatians 5:25 to focus on our responsibility to keep in step with the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:5-11; Galatians 5:25

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Obedience, God's Presence

Some Celtic Art & Prayers for Pentecost

Mary Fleeson | Global Worship

Artwork, Prayer

This resource contains Celtic-inspired illustrations by Mary Fleeson, Christina Rossetti, John Stuart, Joan Chittister, and Hilary Ann Golden depicting the Holy Spirit (as a dove or goose), and prayers for the Holy Spirit's presence.

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Pentecost, Prayer, Art, God's Presence

God Present and Active

Dale J Cooper | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Closing Prayer

On the occasion of Pentecost Day, Dale Cooper reflects on the ministry of the Holy Spirit as "the vibrant presence and power of the risen Lord." Also included is a prayer by Hildebert of Lavardin.

Acts 2:17

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Generosity, God's Presence

Jesus' Presence

Aelred of Rievaulx | The Sunday Website

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote

In this commentary on John 20:21, the medieval Cistercian Aelred of Rievaulx describes the importance of Ascension and Pentecost, noting that Jesus' humanity is now before God, but Jesus' Spirit is now with humanity.

John 20:19-31

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Pentecost, God's Presence, Holy Spirit