Distinguish PENTECOST and ITS GIFT OF THE SPIRIT, from other Religions.
And Little you HAS TO obey, in order to keep getting your POWER of God’s Spirit.
That is HOW you “plug yourself in”,
to be one of His: The SPIRIT is given to those who OBEY.
“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32
Because the Spirit is “NOT” given to those who DISobey.
= you have NO POWER when you disobey.
Pentecost is NOT the same as Eid.
That places a MUSLIM DAY Holy Day only 2 days apart, which is close enough that some members could easily confuse the 2 different days if you simply refer to the Eid, or “the May religious holiday”, or “holiday weekend.”
We do NOT celebrate Muslim Days.
With a big meal we celebrated The Last Supper and provided you the funds for The Last Supper Food and Wine on April 1st this year as that meal is in God’s Bible.
We will also send you money for the Feast of Tabernacles Christian Days in October this year, as that is also in God’s Bible.
We will NOT send you any money for Pentecost BECAUSE it is NOT commanded in God’s Bible to have a big meal or a SPECIAL MEAL on Pentecost.
You do not NOT “NOT” have a big SPECIAL MEAL on Christian Pentecost period.
You wait for the Feast of Ingathering in October, called the Feast of Tabernacles to have you next big CELEBRATION.
A BIG MEAL NOW IS: a MUSLIM Custom of Muhammad (born in 570 in Mecca).
Muhammad’s invented a different religion than Christianity=
Muhammad invented a PHONY RELIGION in 610
· Location: Western Arabia (Mecca and later Medina).
· Nature of his religion= Islam as a major DIFFERENT world religion.
Muhammad INVENTED:
Eid al-Adha — often called the “Festival of Sacrifice” — MUSLIMS commemorates the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham in Judaism and Christianity)
to obey God by being willing to sacrifice his son
before God provided a ram instead.
In Islamic tradition, the holiday emphasizes:
Many Muslim families who are able will sacrifice an animal such as a sheep, goat, or cow, and distribute portions of the meat to relatives, friends, and people in need.
The holiday also occurs during the annual Hajj pilgrimage season in Mecca.
For communication purposes, we distinguish the holidays this way:
Do NOT jam the 2 distinct separate days together!
BECAUSE you are NOT a Muslim, you are a Christian.
We will “NOT” SEND MONEY, because a commanded meal on Pentecost is NOT in God’s Bible. But it is for the Muslims, and
we are NOT Muslims and
we do NOT NOT “NOT” believe in the Koran’s commands to have a big meal!
*** Instead we gather an have a regular small meal,
And we focus on the giving of God’s Holy Spirit
On Pentecost day, and we do NOT NOT NOT focus on Abraham.
*** Therefore have a Worship Service on Pentecost May 24 that speaks about the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Preach “these” words on May 25 in your Pentecost Sermon:
A Sermon for Beginners: What Pentecost Is All About
Good morning, friends. If you’re new to church, new to the Bible, or just trying to understand what this “Pentecost” thing is that everyone keeps talking about, you’re in the right place. Today we’re going to keep it simple, clear, and hopeful—because that’s exactly what Pentecost is.
Imagine this: You’ve been following Jesus for a few years. You’ve seen Him heal the sick, feed thousands, and teach with amazing wisdom. Then, the unthinkable happens—He is arrested, crucified, and buried. But three days later, He rises from the dead! For forty days, the risen Jesus walks with His followers, teaching them and preparing them. Then, one day, He ascends into heaven and tells them, “Wait in Jerusalem. Help is coming.”
Ten days later, something extraordinary happened. That’s Pentecost.
What Does “Pentecost” Even Mean?
The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word for “fiftieth.” It was the fiftieth day after Passover (which is why it’s always 50 days after Easter in the Christian calendar).
This day was already a big celebration on the Old Testament called the Feast of Weeks, or Shavuot.
It was the 1st winter harvest festival where they thanked God for the first crops and remembered how God had given them the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
But on this particular Pentecost, something new and powerful took place=
THE GIVING OUT OF GOD’S THE FATHERS HOLY SPIRIT TO THE DISCIPLES.
The Story from Acts 2
The disciples—about 120 of them—were gathered together in an upper room in Jerusalem, praying and waiting just as Jesus had told them. Suddenly, the Bible says:
“Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” (Acts 2:2-4)
This wasn’t a gentle breeze. It was a violent wind. Fire appeared—resting on each person. And suddenly these ordinary men and women could speak in languages they had never learned. Devout Jews from all over the known world were in Jerusalem for the festival, and they heard these Galileans (country people from northern Israel) declaring the wonders of God in their own native languages.
Some people thought they were drunk. But Peter, who had once been so afraid that he denied knowing Jesus, stood up boldly and preached. He explained that
this was what the prophet Joel had foretold hundreds of years earlier:
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” (Acts 2:17) These are the Last Days because the last 2000 years are the last period of the 6000 years since Adam and Eve were created.
Peter told them about Jesus—how He lived, died for our sins, rose again, and is now Lord and Messiah. That day, about 3,000 people believed, were baptized, and joined the early church. The church was born.
So What Does This Mean for Us?
Pentecost is not just a history lesson. It’s the moment God kept His promise.
In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit would come upon certain people for certain tasks.
That is HOW you plug in, to be one of His. The SPIRIT is given to those who OBEY.
“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the Spirit that can give you courage, peace, joy, and strength for whatever you’re facing.
7.) AND REMEMBER: Little you HAS TO obey, in order to keep getting your POWER of God’s Spirit.
Because the Spirit is “NOT” given to those who DISobey.
A Simple Invitation
If you’re just beginning your walk with God, here’s the good news: You don’t have to be perfect, highly educated, or “religious” for the Holy Spirit to work in your life. Those first disciples were regular people—fishermen, tax collectors, mothers, fathers, young and old.
Today, the same Holy Spirit is available to you. Jesus said, “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13)
Once
you have been baptized by being immersed in water and having hands laid upon
your head: Acts 8:18 New Living Translation
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when
the apostles laid their hands on people, Acts 8:18 NLT
You can “THEN” pray: “God, I want to know You better. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Help me to follow Jesus. Amain.”
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank You for Pentecost. Thank You that You did not leave us alone. Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to comfort, empower, and change us. For those who are just starting out in faith, I pray You would fill them afresh today. Give them courage, understanding, and a deep sense of Your love. Make us a people who live by Your Spirit.
In the name of Jesus/Yahushua, our risen Lord, Amain.
Friends, Pentecost isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s the beginning of a whole new way of living—life with God’s own Spirit living inside you. If you want to know more, if you want to experience this, the door is wide open. Come talk to someone after the service. We’d love to pray with you.
Go in the power of the Holy Spirit this week. In Yahushua’s/Jesus’s Name: God bless you. Amain.
And YES,
Pentecost is a good day to Baptize= IMMERSE A NEW MEMBER OVER THEIR HEAD TOTALLY SUBMERGED.
So that they come back up a new washed spiritually clean person.
And then lay hands upon them
“AFTER” they have been immersed,
and pray/ASK God the Father
to give that immersed person His HOLY SPIRIT.