Pentecost

May 24, 2026

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. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call" (Acts 2:38-39).

Pentecost serves as an annual reminder that our Creator still works miracles, granting His Spirit to those called to be the firstfruits of His spiritual harvest, empowering them to carry out His work in this world.

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The Pentecost Promise

From Passover to Pentecost is a theologically rich time period. It is a series of precise events culminating in the descent of the Holy Spirit. Peter's sermon in Acts 2 gives a fascinating set of key phrases of "why" the…
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What Do First Fruits Do? How Is a First Fruit Preparing as Part of Our Incredible Purpose?

What is a firsfruit doing today? Why does God have Firstfruits? The Day of Pentecost is rich in meaning for the firstfruits because God is the Lord of the Harvest—a wise, loving God who works in seasons and stages. The…
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Paul's Prayer for the Firstfruits

Pentecost 2025 Seattle/Tacoma: This message walks through Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1, offering profound encouragement for those facing grief, trials, and uncertainty. It unpacks three gifts God gives through His Spirit: hope for today and the resurrection to come, a…
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Becoming a Spirit-Empowered Church

Pentecost 2025 Seattle/Tacoma: Why did Jesus say, “I will not leave you orphans”? This Pentecost message traces how Christ personally prepared His disciples after the resurrection—restoring their faith, opening their understanding, and uniting them in purpose. That process led to…
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The Tale of Two Loaves

Note: I want to clarify a couple of points about the two wave loaves as discussed in this message. Leviticus 23 clearly states that the two loaves are “firstfruits to the LORD” (Leviticus 23:17). That is the central point. They…
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Led by the Spirit

‘As many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the children of God’ (Romans 8:14) We will explore what it means to be led by the Spirit of God.
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There Will Be Firstfruits

Just as Isaiah said God’s Word will not return void, the seeds of truth sown long ago are still working in hearts today. Pentecost reminds us that God's Spirit brings life, purpose, and transformation to those who follow the Lamb…
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Lessons From Pentecost

Lessons from Pentecost. Why count 50? We are the firstfruits of those that have first received God's Holy Spirit. Pentecost's full meaning is the receiving of the Promise of the Father to regenerate and renew our minds. We must use…
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Babylon's Bricks or Jerusalem's Jewels? A Tale of Two Cities

Everyone loves a good building project. However, God does not build the same way the great empires of man do. Let’s trace the Biblical theme of two opposing cities from Babel to Bethel, on through the founding of the Church…
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Bible Study: May 28, 2025 "Wheat"

Pentecost has many aspects to consider -- the Holy Spirit given to the Church, firstfruits, the early and spring harvest, repentance and baptism, "count fifty," the giving of the Ten Commandments at Sinai, and more. Tonight's focus is on the…
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Developing the First Fruits

Counting to Pentecost teaches us to completely trust God and daily thirst for His Word.
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What Significance Does the Feast of Pentecost Have for Christians?

Pentecost commemorates both the giving of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of God’s Church—symbolizing the firstfruits of His spiritual harvest and the power to live in obedience through His Spirit.
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The Tumultuous Path to Pentecost

After the Passover and resurrection of Jesus Christ, powerful events were happening through the time until Pentecost and the giving of God's Holy Spirit. It is easy to forget how tumultuous it was for the people involved. We look and…
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An Unleavened Bride

God established a strong connection linking His first three annual Festivals: Passover, Unleavened Bread and Pentecost. These form a most important phase for Their upcoming expansion of citizens for the Kingdom Of Heaven. We are to be making vital preparations…
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Pentecost and God's Plan of Salvation

Our responsibility after receiving God's Holy Spirit.
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From Sinai to Sapphire Stone

We can learn much about what God expects of His people today by looking at words He gave to His people of the Old Testament. As we approach Pentecost, we can learn much about this holy day and its meaning…
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Show Us You Are There

God has called us to be first fruits. No matter what challenges we may experience in this life, God is always there for us through the power of His Holy Spirit. In this message, I will share a personal sorry…
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The High Calling of the Firstfruits

God's plan calls for a first group of disciples to overcome this present age in preparation to sit with Christ in the coming age of the Kingdom of God. We are part of this group, and now is our day…
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Pentecost's Meaning for You!

Pentecost, an annual Holy Day within God's calendar, brings an inspiring lesson for our lives.
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How Do We Count to the Day of Pentecost?

The instruction for counting Pentecost is found in Leviticus 23:15-16. It tells us to count 50 days from the day of the wave-sheaf offering—resulting in the Day of Pentecost falling on a Sunday each time.
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