Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Fire, Holy Spirit, Tongues

Pentecost

Theresa Cho | The Christian Century

Whether your church is 145 years old or brand new, Pentecost reminds us that the gift of the Holy Spirit is given for all. What a gift, and what a party.

Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Hope

Pentecost Dreaming

Mary S Hulst | The Banner

Mary Hulst looks to Pentecost for encouragement for those who are on the verge of giving up on their dreams. Pentecost brings hope because in Christ the most impossible dream has already come true.

Joel 2:28-32

Pentecost Prayers of the People

Pentecost, Dream, Hope

Aminah Bradford | Reformed Worship

Prayers of the People

A responsive prayer centered on the work of the Spirit, useful for a Pentecost service (Acts 2:1-13), but can easily be used and adapted for any worship service, particularly one with the theme of hope.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Hope, Holy Spirit, Confession Of Sin

The Personal Pentecost and the Glorious Hope

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

19th century preacher Charles Spurgeon proclaims that Pentecost is repeated in the heart of every believer, making the life of the believer the life of Christ in miniature, spreading abroad what God has shed abroad. .

Romans 5:5

Pentecost, Hope, Holiness, Holy Spirit

The Feast of Pentecost

Jane Cocke Perdue | Young Clergy Women

Poetry

Jane Cocke Perdue's poem "The Feast of Pentecost" emphasizes the transformation of the body of believers who experienced the Spirit's power (Acts 2:1-41).

Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Hope, Fire, Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit's Groaning Prayers

Stan Mast | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Pentecost holds good news even for those who have almost lost their hope: the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Sermon commentary and an illustration idea for Romans 8:22-27 by Stan Mast.

Romans 8:22-27

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Intercessory, Hope

A Pentecost Prayer

Reformed Worship

Prayer

This Pentecost prayer asks for the breath of God to "come from the four winds" and bring hope to those who are "dried up" and "cut off" without hope (Ezekiel 37:11).

Ezekiel 37:11

Pentecost, Hope, Breath, Despair

The Holy Spirit, Our Guide

Lenae Bulthuis | Reformed Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Here is a litany for Pentecost that was in the same week as a graduation, and so focuses on looking towards the future.

Acts 2:1-4

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Hope

What's the Gift?

Thomas G Long | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

In this sermon Tom Long explains the meaning of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-12: a Word addressing the brokenness and tragedy of the world, a word of good news and hope that is unlike any other word.

Acts 2:1-12

Pentecost, Gifts Of The Spirit, Church, Power

Easter Hope, Easter Victory

David Bast | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

A Bible study podcast that traces resurrection hope from Psalm 16 to Peter's Pentecost Speech in Acts 2:22-28. Scott Hoezee and David Bast explore the first inklings of resurrection and the victory of its culmination.

Psalm 16; Acts 2:22-28

Resurrection, Resurrection Of The Dead, Hope, Prophecy

New Life and New Hope in Christ

Robert W Weise | Concordia Theology

Robert W. Weise's sermon starter says that Ezekiel 37:1-14 is "the quintessential Pentecost text" and is about "the restoring and uniting power of the Spirit of God through the means of grace."

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Pentecost, Bones, Hope, Restoration

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Litany of Hope

Pat Baker | Re-Worship

Prayers of the People

This Litany of Hope based on Ezekiel 37:11 serves as the Prayers of the People for Pentecost.

Ezekiel 37:11

Pentecost, Hope, Prayer, Worship Planning

De Profundis

Ryan Flanigan | Global Worship

Song or Hymn

A video of the song "Psalm 130 (De profundis)," a new verbatim setting by Ryan Flanigan and Andy Piercy for Pentecost. Words are included.

Psalm 130

Pentecost, Fear, Waiting, Hope

Living Fire Call to Worship

AnnMarie Kneebone | Re-Worship

Call to Worship

AnnMarie Kneebone shares a responsive call to worship for Pentecost, based on Acts 2:1-13. She calls the people to sing praises, for “the fire of the Holy Spirit lives on in us.”

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Glory, Power, Fire

Enthusiasm

Malcolm McMahon | Torch

In this Pentecost homily on Acts 2:1-11, Bishop Malcolm McMahon describes the enthusiasm and hope that Christians find in the gift of the Holy Spirit, who unites believers of diverse backgrounds.

Acts 2:1-11

Gifts Of The Spirit, Holy Spirit, Hope, Confirmation

People Get Ready

Stephanie Yancy | Caminando with Jesus

A reflection on Luke 12:32-40 by Stephanie Yancy, who says that "the way to be ready when the Kingdom of God arrives is to start living right now as though the kingdom is already here."

Luke 12:32-40

Hope, Kingdom Of God, Providence, Trust

The Flames of Faith Dance

Re-Worship

Call to Worship, Opening Prayer

A responsive call to worship and opening prayer for Pentecost, "the day when our babbling speech becomes the Good News for the world" (Acts 2:1-4).

Acts 2:1-4

Pentecost, Fire, Hope, Justice

One God

The Living Church

Sufferings are a gaping wound, drawing us to Jesus, who ripped the veil between the people and God. He opened a new and living way. The veil through which we look is his torn flesh.

1 Samuel 1:4-20; Daniel 12:1-3 Mark 13:1-8

Suffering, Veil, Theodicy, Apocalypse

When Division is Good News

Joe Mitchell | Caminando with Jesus

Joe Mitchell says that the division which Jesus said he came to bring (Luke 12:49-56) is good if it means standing for love and hope against hate, prejudice, and judgment.

Luke 12:49-56