June 8, 2025 PENTECOST

“Splinters of Fire”

“Splinters of Fire” A sermon based on Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:8-17 delivered at the First Congregational UCC 0f Onekama, Michigan on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, by the Rev. Alison Andrea Young.

The scripture actually says this, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 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 . . .” That’s what it says! Wowza! It is quite a stunning description. And although we picture fire when we hear it, we need to be cautious because it says “what seemed to be tongues of fire.” . . .

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