Resources on pentecost

Pentecost, Prayer, Fire, Holy Spirit

Pentecost Prayer for Fruit of the Spirit

Andrea Skevington | Global Worship

Prayer

A Pentecost prayer by Andrea Skevington for the fruit of the Spirit, based on Galatians 5:22–23. Each aspect of the Spirit's fruit is requested from the "Spirit of God."

Galatians 5:22-23

Pentecost, Fruit Of The Spirit, Prayer, Love

Seeing Upside Down

Steve Stockman | Re-Worship

Closing Prayer

A prayer written by Steve Stockman, intended for the conclusion of a Pentecost service. The prayer focuses on seeing past compromises to the real standard of justice that defines God's kingdom.

Matthew 25

Pentecost, Justice, Discernment, Conviction

The Wind at our Backs

Tim Graves | Re-Worship

Call to Worship, Opening Prayer

Tim Graves offers a responsive call to worship and opening prayer for Pentecost, mentioning Jesus' trial, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost, "when the wind breathed into each and every one of us."

Pentecost, Prayer, Worship, Holy Spirit

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

Pentecost, Grace, Joy, Dance

Pentecost Call to Worship

Re-Worship

Call to Worship

A call to worship that is appropriate for the theme and season of Pentecost. It invites God's Spirit to ignite our peacemaking to blaze into commitment.

Pentecost, Peace, Holy Spirit, Worship Planning

Pentecost Prayer

Rachel G Hackenberg | Rachel G. Hackenberg

Prayer

Rachel Hackenberg's prayer for Pentecost uses several metaphors to ask for the Spirit's coming, "until our tongues know words of peace / and our souls speak reconciliation."

Pentecost, Fire, Word Of God, Dance

Pentecost and Peace for Troubled Hearts

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this video, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner explore the Holy Spirit from John 14:8-17, 25-27 and Acts 2:1-21, diversity from Genesis 11:1-9, breath from Psalm 104:24-35, and adoption from Romans 8:14-17. (Length:...

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

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Paraclete, Peace

Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

This podcast on Acts 2:1-21 and Philippians 4:4-7 observes that Pentecost was not the first coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is active on a number of occasions throughout Luke-Acts.

Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoicing, Assurance, Promises Of God, Peace

The Season of Pentecost

Elizabeth A. Johnson | preacherexchange

Book Quote

In this quotation, Elizabeth Johnson reminds us that the essential mission of the church is to make God's peace and justice more visible.

Acts 2:1-31

Pentecost, Peace, Jesus, Kingdom Of God

Runaways Blessed and Missioned

Dennis Hamm | The Sunday Website

Dennis Hamm offers a reflection on John 20:19-23 for Pentecost. Jesus offers us peace and send us out as his witnesses into the world.

John 20:19-23

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Peace, Witness

He Breathed on Them: Preaching Notes

Discipleship Ministries

These preaching notes for Pentecost focus on the breath of God bringing peace (John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21). Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning notes, liturgical resources, hymn suggestions, youth lessons, and graphics.

John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21

A Prayer of Invocation for Pentecost

Pentecost, Breath, Peace

Search Results for "pentecost" on Hymnary.org

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Janet Morley | Re-Worship

Opening Prayer

Taking inspiration from Acts 2:1-13, this invocation by Janet Morley asks the incomprehensible "Spirit of truth" to "touch our hearts," enliven our desire for peace, and inspire us to speak God's word.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Peace, Witness

Come, O Holy Spirit, Come

Russell J Levenson Jr | Day1

For Pentecost Sunday, Russ Levenson, Jr.'s sermon on Acts 2:1-21 highlights how the gift of the Spirit is available, but it is up to us to receive it. Can we "let go" and receive?

Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Burden, Gifts Of The Spirit, Holy Spirit

“A new Pentecost”

Edgardo Antonio Colon-Emeric | Christian History

Article about Church History

Edgardo Colón-Emeric provides a summary account of the emergence of liberation theology in Latin America, beginning with the Council of Latin American Catholic Bishops conference in Medellin, Colombia, in 1968.

Liberation Theology, Bishop, Catholic, Politics

The Peace of Christ Completes the Paschal Mystery

Nicholas Crowe | Torch

In this Pentecost homily, Nicholas Crowe demonstrates how the Spirit undoes the divisions of Babel and works to create peace among individuals, communities, nations, and the whole world.

John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

Pentecost, Peace, Holy Spirit, Babel

When Christ Shows Up

William Edward Flippin Jr | Day1

In this Pentecost Sunday sermon on John 20:19-25, William E. Flippin explains that three things happen when Christ manifests in our presence: Christ gives us peace, Christ gives us power, and Christ gives us purpose.

John 20:19-25

Pentecost, Peace, Holy Spirit, Power

Do Not Be Afraid

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Scott Hoezee's Pentecost sermon starter on John 14:8-17 (25-27) explores Jesus' calming words to his disciples, reminding us that peace comes from the Holy Spirit in our troubled times. Includes illustration idea.

John 14:8-17, 25-27

Pentecost, Fear, Holy Spirit, Peace

Gathering Words for Pentecost Sunday

John Bucki | Re-Worship

Call to Worship, Opening Prayer

This gathering prayer (or, litany) for Pentecost, written by John Bucki, mentions how the coming of the Spirit "transforms the Christian community" and how, through its mission, the world.

Acts 2:1-13

Pentecost, Fear, Peace, Forgiveness

Thirst Quencher

Maureen Dallison Kemeza | The Christian Century

Maureen Dallison Kemeza reflects on John 7:37-39, connecting Jesus' words about water to thirsts around the world. Pentecost, she argues, empowers the church to mediate Jesus' living water in those troubled places.

John 7:37-39