Revivals are not always the glorious thing many assume them to be. They often come with various types of persecution
Brother Hagin leads you to the Upper Room--the place where 120 believers were mightily filled with the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. Along the way, Hagin addresses common objections to and misconceptions about tongues, and he explains the true scriptural purposes of tongues. He shows you how to take advantage of this supernatural gift so you can fulfill God's highest purpose for your life! 368 pages, softcover from Faith Library Publications.
The Day Of Pentecost (Coloring Page) Coloring pages are a great way to end a Sunday School lesson. They can serve as a great take home activity. Or sometimes you just need to fill in those last fiv…
Use the Pentecost Word Search as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
In Acts 2, we read about the beginning of the church on the Day of Pentecost, where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. Free printable Bible pack for preschool kids at home or at church. Worksheets, crafts, coloring pages and more.
This Sunday was the third installment of our new sermon series on the book of Acts entitled “Swell.” If you missed the first two lessons in this series, you can find them here and here.…
In Acts 2, we read about the beginning of the church on the Day of Pentecost, where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. Free printable Bible pack for preschool kids at home or at church. Worksheets, crafts, coloring pages and more.
One of our very early worksheets, on the subject of 'Pentecost'. Click here for instructions and a variety of format options.
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At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus; at Easter, we celebrate His Resurrection. Is there a holiday that celebrates the Holy Ghost? Yes! It’s called Pentecost.
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Pentecost was one of the 3 major Jewish feasts days established by God in His Old Testament Law for the Jews. In the Old Testament, the day was known as the Feast of Weeks (Ex 34:22) and the Feast of Harvest (Ex 23:16). The Feast was celebrated each year around the time of the grain and wheat harves
No wonder the Church is so ineffective today, and Christians cannot seem to "unite with one mind". We no longer seem to be "of one heart and soul". Those terms are how the Early Church was described in Acts, Chapter Four. And when I say "early" Church, that's exactly what I mean. These terms were used to describe the body of believers shortly after the Day of Pentecost when the Church was born. In the midst of their tumultuous beginning, the new believers were unified in their faith and commitment to the teachings and deity of Christ. The Sanhedrin were agitated and frustrated at the preaching of Peter and John about this man Jesus, whom they had recently crucified. They thought they had quelled His grassroots movement and silenced His influence, and here were these men continuing to spread His seditious message. So the Book of Acts tells us that the ruling class delivers their own message to the followers of Christ: "We have the power. If you are allowed to preach, as you have been preaching, it is because we have permitted you to do it. Anytime we want, we can arrest you and carry you off to jail. We demand that you be silent about your disruptive faith"! Kind of feels like we're headed towards that same scenario ourselves, doesn't it? When we cast a discerning eye upon our culture it is easy to see the discrimination and growing persecution of our faith. And it is not always blatant. The Enemy is very crafty and subtle ... it begins with the suggestion that we should become more tolerant towards the sins that the Bible renounces and condemns, while slowly and gradually, we end up with the month of June being declared as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month -- by Presidential proclamation, no less. But that doesn't sow near enough confusion among the faithful. We also have an Episcopal priest writing articles for a liberal-leaning website in which she argues for the power of “queer virtue” to combat “heteronormativity” and revitalize a Christianity that is too wedded to traditional ideas of human sexuality and marriage. In her article, the Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman asserts that "Pride" is central to the LGBT movement and integral to an authentically Christian life. Excuse me, I'm no theologian and have never been trained by a certified School of Divinity. In fact, my only instruction has come strictly from the Bible and the Holy Spirit, but if I recall correctly, Pride in the Bible always seems to be about self-worship. God abhors pride because it hinders an individual from seeking Him. In fact, it seems to be that those who hang their hat on Pride are so consumed with themselves that their thoughts are far from God and they think they have no need of Him or, worse, that God should accept them as they are because they deserve His acceptance. After all, it was pride that captivated Lucifer, who is the picture of self-worship, seeking to become like God. And can you see the confusion and contradictory message he is spreading in this denomination of the Church? Edman goes on to extol Pride as a virtue, claiming that it should be redeemed and embraced (regardless of what the Bible says) and that "Christians must become aware of and resist the impulse, conscious or subconscious, to deny the existence of LGBTQ people". I don't believe that there is anyone I know in the Christian Church who wishes to deny the existence of LGBTQ people. We just wish to stand by the commandments of God on how a Christian is to live their life. Everyone must make their own life choices, and certainly has the free will to do so. But, as a Christian, I cannot abandon the dictates of my Savior. Edman makes it clear that her objective is "to proclaim a more authentic gospel" and to dismantle (within Church doctrine) what she calls "heteronormative impulses", and what I call disobedience and rebellion against God. She wants to "strip the Bible of its “heteronormativity” and remake Christianity in the image of a society that glorifies gender fluidity and pansexualism." With that philosophical doctrine, I would say she has successfully embraced Pride. And I'm going to be bold enough to declare it a lie from the devil. Pride is not a Biblical virtue, nor will God exalt it. But that is not the only misguided notion and deception being perpetrated by the Enemy upon the Church. The leading mega-Pastor in the country, Joel Osteen, is also spreading a misleading message. In one of his latest sermons, he is quoted as saying, "God will fight your battles if you'll stay at rest. If you'll quit worrying about the medical report, if you'll quit being upset over the contract you didn't get, if you'll quit being stressed by those people who are talking about you. If you'll remain at rest, God will fight your battles." This is akin to what Osteen and fellow evangelist Joyce Meyers say is the key to peace in our lives ... keeping a positive attitude. But I do not believe that is enough to ward off the attacks of our Adversary. And that philosophy goes against the Bible telling us to put on the full armor of God. If He is going to fight all our battles for us, why do we need any armor? We must get in the fight and we can do that in a number of ways: by sending our prayers directly to the throne room of God; and declaring our testimonies to the spiritual realm; by binding and rebuking, in the Holy Name of Jesus, those demons and spirits that come against us; and participating in the healing powers of the Holy Spirit to set people free -- that is the way you defeat the spirits of worry, anger, stress and depression. Because that is what Pastor Osteen fails to tell you; those are very real spirits that are attacking you and causing all those emotional reactions. Your real rest comes when you stand steadfast, confident in your authority and the power of Christ to work with you in victory. That's when you find real rest and peace in your spirit. But the devil is doing a darn good job of tossing grenades behind our lines.... deceiving us with messages [from within the Church] that Pride is a virtue; and that we just have to stay positive and wait for God to deliver us from our troubles. And there is a false message that is becoming increasingly louder, in both the Church and our culture: we must reduce or diminish the Gospel of Jesus Christ because it might offend others. The whisper has grown into a shout: that we must become more inclusive and less intolerant; that there is more than one way to Heaven and we can get there through faith in more than one god. I say that it is imperative that we recognize this message as heresy and unacceptable. We have already allowed God's enemy to infiltrate His Church and gain too much ground. Just reading back over these various viewpoints produces so many emotions: sadness, anger, exasperation, and a heavy spirit. How have we fallen so far, so fast? Where are the warriors for the faith; those who are willing to stand and declare God's Truth against this apostasy? Where will the Church be in another decade? And will those of us who declare the truth of God's Word even be allowed to speak in defense of our faith? Yes, the devil has done a good job; Christianity is under clear and organized assault. It's time to fight back for ourselves and the generations to come. It's time to glorify God, His Word, His Character, and His Church. 2 Corinthians 10:5 "We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,"
“Cuando llegó el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos juntos en el mismo lugar. De repente, vino del cielo un ruido como el de una violenta ráfaga de viento y llenó toda la casa donde estaban re…
Use the The Day of Pentecost Crossword as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
In Acts 2, we read about the beginning of the church on the Day of Pentecost, where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. Free printable Bible pack for preschool kids at home or at church. Worksheets, crafts, coloring pages and more.
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit appeared as wind and fire (Tongues of Fire) This craft is meant to help remind children of those two symbols. This spinning pinwheel was a great party favor for our "Catholic Church Birthday Party". Plus, it's pinless so even little kids can have one! You will
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Celebrate Pentecost with this fabulous Paper Pentecost Candle & learn to say 'Hello' in twenty-one other languages. An ideal craft for kids of all ages & super easy to make with our Free Candle Printable. Pentecost falls 50 days after Easter Day. Traditionally the Paschal Candle which is lit on Easter Day is extinguished at Pentecost & congregations are invited to take the light (the Good News of Jesus) out into their communities & share it with those they meet, just as the disciples did on that first Pentecost. This Paper Pentecost Candle not only reminds us of that light but also the Holy Spirit which brought tongues of fire enabling the disciples to speak in many languages so they were able to share the good news with everyone around them. On your candle, you'll find 'Hello' translated into 21 different languages, all of which can be coloured in if you wish. Alongside each translation is the name of the country where the greeting is from. This is such a neat way for kids to explore & learn simple greetings from around the world, as well as reminding them that their church family stretches way beyond their own country, & that they are part of a worldwide church family united in celebrating Pentecost. To make your Pentecost Candle simply download your Free Printable here. It really is simple to make, all you need are scissors, a glue stick & some colouring pens/pencils. When you've made your Paper Pentecost Candle you could: :: Make your Pentecost Candle 'light up' by placing a battery tealight in the base of it. Watch how the colours of 'hello' glow in the dark. :: Hold the candle in your hands & pray for your friends far & near. Pray for those in your church & churches around the world. :: Stand it somewhere in your house to remind you to shine Jesus' light wherever you go. :: Learn to say 'hello' in six or more new languages. Whether you make these candles with your family, school or church, I hope they shine bright for all to see. As the text on the back of the candle says "Shine your light brightly this Pentecost and always." Looking for more creative ways to celebrate Pentecost? You might like these ideas.
Assorted games for kids to play for learning about Pentecost as found in Acts 2. Supporting material available.
We begin our IFA: Investigating facts in Acts lessons this week with The Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. The Apostles appointed a new Apostle to replace Judas and they taught and baptized all who would listen. There is a flame headband, which is not a new concept. I think I had one as a kid! There is also a flow chart worksheet that can be used with the lesson, or afterwards for a review. We are beginning our study in the book of Acts. Luke wrote Acts and it is found in the New Testament. We have been learning about the Life of Jesus, and how His death on the cross put an end to the old laws and the new laws were put in place. The Disciples have been preaching and baptizing people like Jesus instructed them. Our lesson is found in Acts 1-2. After they watched Jesus ascend to Heaven, the Disciples returned to Jerusalem. They went to the upper room and prayed. There were 120 followers of Jesus together in the upper room. (Acts 1:15) Peter stood up and reminded everyone that Judas the Disciple had betrayed Jesus. (Acts 1:15) They needed to decide on a new Disciple to take his place. They suggested two men: Joseph called Barsabas or Matthias. (Acts 1:23) They prayed to God to show them who should be chosen, and Matthias was picked to be added as the twelfth Disciple. The Disciples were all together to celebrate the Day of Pentecost. It was a Jewish feast that was celebrated in the Old Testament. All of a sudden, as they were sitting in the upper room, there was a loud sound like a super strong wind, and it filled the whole house! (Acts 2:2) And then they saw 'divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them'. (2:4) Something like a huge fireball came and when it divided, one part sat on top of each person's head! The Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit! (Acts 2:4) Then, Luke tells us that they began to talk in different languages! Not just mumbling but speaking and understanding different languages! Without studying the languages! That is another miracle! Here is something to think about: At this time, there were Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. (Acts 2:5) When they heard the sound of the loud rushing wind, crowds of people came to see what was happening. But they were confused because the words they were hearing were in their own language! Remember, there are a lot of people from different places, but they were still hearing the messages about the wonderful works of God in their own language! They were so amazed, and they wondered what it meant. (Acts 2:6-12) Some people made fun of them and said they were full of wine. Peter stood up and told them that since it is only the third hour of the day (9:00 A.M.), we are not drunk! Peter quotes a passage from the Old Testament book of Joel. Peter told them to listen to what he is saying! Peter told them that Jesus proved who He was by miracles, wonders, and other signs from God. You have crucified Him, and God raised Him up just like the patriarch David wrote. (Acts 2:22-37) At the end of Peter's sermon: Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is our Bible verse for today and is found in Acts 2:38. Luke tells us that about 3,000 people were baptized that day! In the next lesson, we will continue learning about the early Christians. This is the flame headband that just seems necessary to have! Not my idea, but something I wanted to add to this post. I had the students cut their headband out, and they glued torn pieces of red, orange & yellow tissue paper to the flame for something different and fun. This can be colored, painted, etc. Click here to download. The new item I created for this lesson is a flow chart. It has fill-in-the-blanks and has a squares for the student to draw a small picture that represents what is written. There is a teacher's visual filled out and this is in black & white. Click here to download. Click on the picture to print today's worksheet. You can find all the Acts worksheets here. Bible verse: Acts 2:38 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. Click here to download the lesson. Click here to download the updated visuals. The download includes visuals for Acts 1-2. All are not shown that are included. Click here to download the pictures to color. (These are the same as the visuals but are black & white.)
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Use the Pentecost Crossword as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
In Acts 2, we read about the beginning of the church on the Day of Pentecost, where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. Free printable Bible pack for preschool kids at home or at church. Worksheets, crafts, coloring pages and more.
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit appeared as wind and fire (Tongues of Fire) This craft is meant to help remind children of those two symbols. This spinning pinwheel was a great party favor for our "Catholic Church Birthday Party". Plus, it's pinless so even little kids can have one! You will
Scripture Reference: Acts 1:12-2:41 Suggested Emphasis: The church began on the Day of Pentecost. Memory Verse: “Peter said to them, ‘Change your hearts and lives and be baptized, each one of…
Jesus’ followers were gathered together for Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit “filled the whole house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2). “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:4).
The Monk Simeon the Stylite was born in the Cappadocian village of Sisan in the Christian family of Susotian and Martha. At 13 years of age he began to tend his father’s flock of sheep. To th…
