Pentecost

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24, 36-41

Complementary Reading: Genesis 11:1-9

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Sermon Outline

• Pentecost Was the First Reversal of the Tower of Babel, Inviting Us to Worship Together (verses 1-20)
  • What God scattered at Babel, He began bringing together at Pentecost
  • This was the widespread pouring out of the Holy Spirit God promised long before
• Pentecost Was the First Broad Invitation to Repent and Be Baptized Into Christ (verses 21-24, 36-41)
  • Peter preached the Gospel to the gathered crowd in the Spirit’s power
  • The invitation hasn’t changed – repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus
• Pentecost Was the First Outpouring of Our Power to Bear Witness to Jesus (verse 39, Acts 1:8)
  • Everyone who believes in Jesus is sealed with the Holy Spirit
  • You have the power, use it for its purpose!