Pouring Out the Holy Spirit Upon All Flesh

Sermon Notes: May 21 & May 24, 2026

Acts 2 tells the story of Pentecost. Pentecost is a holy day in the church when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, the formation or birthday of the Church, and the empowerment of Christ followers. Did you hear the story? The faithful were gathered in the Upper Room, waiting as Jesus had instructed them to do. Suddenly the Holy Spirit, sounding like a rushing wind came and tongues of fire resting upon them. They were given gifts of God’s Spirt, including the ability to speak in different languages and understand different languages. All got chaotic and the gathering spilled into the streets. Peter started preaching, those from out of town who were in Jerusalem for a religious festival could understand Peter, because of the gift of different languages. Three thousand people heard the Good News and were converted that day. (Acts 2:1-21).

One of the many gifts and blessings of the day was people from different regions who gathered in Jerusalem for worship, were brought together in understanding by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit continues to bring God’s people. Thanks to the Spirit, we who are different are One in Jesus. Through the Spirit, our many gifts make up the church. In the Spirit, we can love our neighbor as ourselves. This week give thanks to God for the unifying grace that comes though the Holy Spirit.

Happy Pentecost!

Rev. Sherri