Pentecost Sunday
June 8, 2025
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Worship Series: "All Access"
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The doors are open. That’s what Pentecost has done. In this moment, in this event, we are empowered to realize the promise that was offered at Easter. We all know that the curtain in the temple was torn in two, and God’s heart was opened on Good Friday. We know that the gift was sealed on Resurrection morning. But closed and locked doors were still keeping the followers from living into the new reality. Fear reigned in too many hearts until the wind and the fire of Pentecost. Now, there is access and accessibility. Now, there is a way to approach. Now, there is openness that keeps no one away. In this short series, we embrace openness and claim the gift given to us. Let us celebrate these high and holy days by living into the all-access pass we’ve been given.
This is the First service of a 2 service Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
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This Service's Theme:"Spirit of Adoption"The graphics at the top of this page list topics for other services of the Series.
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Is it possible to go overboard on Pentecost? To do too much? Probably, but push the limits where you can.
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Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17,25-27;
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"O Spirit of the Living God"
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"Spirit Song"
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"Filled with the Spirit's Power"
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"Gather Us In"
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"As a Fire is Meant for Burning"