Text: Acts 2:22–41

Main Idea: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscores Jesus’ true identity and beckons every person to humbly respond in repentance and faith.

Sermon Outline:

I. Three Ways God Validated the Life and Ministry of Jesus (Acts 2:22–24)

II. Two Things this Validation Reveals about Jesus’ Identity (Acts 2:25-36)

III. The One Way People Should Respond to this Revelation (Acts 2:37–41)

Text: Acts 2:5–21

Main Idea: The Spirit-empowered languages at Pentecost were a sign that God was extending his saving promises, through Israel, to everyone who calls on his name.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Audience at Pentecost

II. The Explanation of Pentecost

III. The Invitation of Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13

Main Idea: The day of Pentecost demonstrates that Holy Spirit is the necessary and active power behind the effective ministry of the local church.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1)

II. The Events of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4)

III. The Pattern of Pentecost

Text: Acts 1:1-11

Main Idea: God’s purpose in his “already but not yet kingdom” is that his kingdom-people would joyfully proclaim the good news of King Jesus’ saving rule to all people until he returns in glory.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Significance of the Kingdom (Acts 1:3-5)

II. A Question About the Kingdom (Acts 1:6)

III. A Clarification About the Kingdom (Acts 1:7-11)

Text: Acts 1:1-11

Main Idea: Nothing can hinder the progress of the gospel because the risen and ascended King Jesus is actively empowering its advance through his Spirit-empowered people.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Fundamentals