Playlist: Peter's Pentecost Sermon (topic)
Peter's Pentecost Sermon
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPeter's Pentecost sermon, delivered in AD 31, carries a timeless message that resonates even on Pentecost in 1999. On that historic day, the signs of a rushing mighty wind, tongues of fire, and speaking in other languages attracted attention, confirmed God's Word through His servants, and bore pointed meanings of both blessing …
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPeter stands with the eleven and addresses the inhabitants of Jerusalem, denying that the disciples are drunk and declaring that the events fulfill the beginning of Joel's prophecy. He quotes the prophet concerning God's promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh, enabling sons and daughters to prophesy, young men to see …
Acts (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAdherents to the Pentecostal movement try to mimic some of the superficial surface manifestations of Acts 2 rather than follow the teaching given on that day.
Let the Saints be Joyful in Glory!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEmpowered by the Holy Spirit, believers are transformed through obedience, unity, service, and ongoing sanctification in preparation for God's kingdom.
Preparing While Waiting For God
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWaiting for God is an acquired virtue requiring patience and longsuffering. Times of waiting are times to practice obedience and fellowship with others.
God's Spiritual Harvest
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike Christ, we too are firstfruits, represented by the leavened loaves picturing our acceptance by the Father.
Dominion and Glory and a Kingdom
Sermonette byWhen Jesus told the religious leaders they would see Him seated at God's right hand and coming on the clouds, He did not mean they would be alive at His return.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Acts (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOur historical and theological roots are advanced in a polished, chronological narrative (Acts), perhaps designed as a trial document authored by Luke.
Acts (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe witness of the apostles, particularly miraculous healings performed in the name of Jesus Christ, brought them into conflict with the Jewish leaders.
The Resurrection: A Central Pillar
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's resurrection is of paramount importance to us, because Jesus alone has the keys to our own resurrection and eternal life as firstfruits.
Proofs of Christ's Resurrection
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThere is more corroboration of evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ and His life experiences than that regarding Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Ten): The Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughUps and downs, blessings and trials, have characterized every era of the church. God's people are always battling something negative between the brief highs.
Jesus Christ's Ascension
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn Peter's Pentecost sermon he explains the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as the direct result of Jesus having been exalted to the right hand of God. After establishing that David spoke as a prophet of the resurrection, Peter states that this Jesus God has raised up and, being exalted to the right hand of God and having received …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe dominating significance of Pentecost is the celebration of Christ as the Firstfruit of God's spiritual harvest, providing a model for all those who follow Him.
'I Will Pour Out My Spirit!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in AD 31 represented a pivotal event in church history, marking the initial fulfillment of Joel's prophecy.
What Is the Church?
Sermon by Ryan McClureIn Acts 2, we witness the powerful moment of Peter's Pentecost sermon, where the Holy Spirit is given, marking a significant expansion of the church. As recorded in Acts 2:40-47, Peter testified and exhorted the people, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." Those who gladly received his word were baptized, and about …
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur best witness is often through our unspoken behavior; what we do speaks volumes. God gives us a charge to bear His name with dignity in all our actions.
Forgiveness and the Perpetual Covenant of Peace
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIt is commonly thought that we pay no price for forgiveness, yet Scripture shows that God gives us significant responsibilities to be a part of His family.
We Shall Be God
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThough it may sound pretentious or even blasphemous, God's Word shows that we will become literal offspring of the Eternal God, sharing His name and nature.
Psalm Genres (Part Six): Penitential Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPeter's Pentecost sermon confronts the men of Israel with their guilt for crucifying Jesus of Nazareth. Peter declares that God attested Jesus through miracles, wonders, and signs performed in their midst, yet they took Him by lawless hands, crucified Him, and put Him to death according to God's determined counsel and …
Shrugging Off Scoffers (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPeter warns of scoffers in the church, apostate tares, devoid of God's spirit, ridiculing the doctrine that Christ would return or doctrines of judgment.
The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe "last days" began with Christ's resurrection, when Satan was formally deposed as ruler of earth. God made His kingdom available at that time.