Resources on pentecost

John Caspar Mattes | Gathered Prayers

Text of the hymn "O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God," original German by Johann Niedling, English translation by John Caspar Mattes. Also included is the painting "Pentecost" by El Greco.

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Pentecost, Spirit, Word Of God, Love

Day of Pentecost

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Assurance of Pardon and 5 more types

Thom Shuman offers a liturgy with communion for the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21). "Come, Holy Spirit, to rattle the windows of our souls: to burst through the closed doors of our hearts."

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Grace, Joy, Dance

Prayers for Pentecost

John Birch | Faith and Worship

Prayer

This resource presents a number of prayers for Pentecost focusing on the power and work of the Holy Spirit.

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Grace, Power Of The Holy Spirit, Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit, Healing

The Grace-filled Speech of Pentecost

Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Michael Gillis uses the disciples speaking in "other tongues" at Pentecost (Acts 2:4) to discuss "grace-filled speech."

Acts 2:1-4

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Pentecost, Grace, Tongues, Language

A Prairie Pentecost

Leslie Harkema | Reformed Journal

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on the seemingly endless Iowa prairie, Leslie Harkema calls us to consider the intermediate time between Christ's resurrection and return. With patient expectation we gaze into God's creation and await what comes next.

John 1:5

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Pentecost, Waiting, Grace

Proclaim Jubilee: Music Notes

Discipleship Ministries

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Music suggestions for a Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) service with some considerations for singing, and history of the hymns. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, order of worship, hymn suggestions and graphics.

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Unity, Grace

They've Been Drinking

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Arthur Landwehr's sermon notes on Acts 2:1-21 say that "without Pentecost there would have been only memories of a man named Jesus raised from the dead. That would have ended it."

Acts 2:1-21

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Pentecost, Resurrection, Church, Holy Spirit

This Grace That Scorches Us

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

A series of paintings and a poem that reflect on Pentecost from Acts 2:3-4.

Acts 2:3-4

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Pentecost, Blessing, Grace, Tongues

Jesus Responds to Job

The Living Church

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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

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Faith, Bartimaeus, Holy Spirit, Grace

Persistent Prayer, Resilient Faith

Daniel Robayo | Caminando with Jesus

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), Daniel Robayo says that "prayer without action is meaningless; activism without prayer is unsustainable."

Luke 18:1-8

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Faith, Prayer, Justice, Perseverance

Veni, Sancte Spiritus

Robert P Imbelli | Commonweal

Song or Hymn

Robert Imbelli quotes the text, in Latin and English translation, of the hymn "Veni, Sancte Spiritus," known as the Golden Sequence, the sequence for the Mass for Pentecost.

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Comfort, Light, Spirituality, Holy Spirit

O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace

Soren Jonasson | Gathered Prayers

Song or Hymn

Text of the hymn "O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace," original text (1591) by Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Translation #1 (1693) by Soren Jonasson, Translation #2 (1909) by Oluf Hanson Smeby.

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Grace, Faith, Love, Salvation

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

On Pentecost They Gathered©
Pentecostal PowerPD
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Spirit of Peace! Celestial Dove!

Kenneth Randolph Taylor | Gathered Prayers

Song or Hymn

Text of the hymn "Spirit of Peace! Celestial Dove!" by Harriet Auber. "Spirit of peace! celestial dove! How excellent thy praise! No richer gift than Christian love thy gracious power displays."

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Love, Peace, Spirit, Praise

Ferocious

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Poetry

This poem-prayer is especially appropriate for Pentecost worship: "We dare to say that we are ready to be changed by your Spirit; we are ready. Amen."

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Pentecost, Grace, Prayer, Power

Come, Holy Spirit

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Assurance of Pardon and 6 more types

This is a liturgy with communion based on Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35; John 14:8-17, 25-27; and Acts 2:1-21. It highlights the amazing power and work of the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-35 John 14:8-17, 25-27

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Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Grace, Joy

Is there More to the Christian Life than Grace?

Russell J Levenson Jr | The Living Church

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This passionate reflection by Russ Levenson, Jr. asks that we remember the part after God's grace: the call to holiness. God's grace is not "cheap" but "costly." It doesn't leave us be, but transforms us completely.

Ephesians 2:8-9

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Grace, Holy Living, Holiness

Timeless Psalms of Prayer and Meditation: Psalm 48

Joan Stott | The Timeless Psalms

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 2 more types

This resource includes a call to worship, a collect, and a meditation based on Psalm 48. A link to a downloadable pdf file of this resource is provided to assist in planning the service.

Psalm 48

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Pentecost, Blessing, Grace, Praise

What Does an Easter Church Look Like?

Greg Carey | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Greg Carey reflects on the "second snapshot of the believing community" in Acts 4:32-35. (The first snapshot was Acts 2:42-47.) The believers were united, they shared their possessions, and they bore witness to Jesus' resurrection.

Acts 4:32-35

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Pentecost, Easter, Community, Grace

Prayer of Dedication for an Offering

James G Kirk | Gathered Prayers

Offering Liturgy or Prayer

This resource offers a prayer of dedication by James Kirk. It is useful for a service including an offering, with themes of faithfulness, guidance, and grace.

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Obedience, Offering, God's Faithfulness, Grace

Chariots of Jesus and Costly Discipleship

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this 35-minute podcast (including outline), Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler discuss Jesus setting out to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-62) and 1 Kings 2:1-14 (Elisha succeeds Elijah), discipleship.

2 Kings 2:1-14; Luke 9:51-62

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Grace, Discipleship, Elisha, Cross