This recording is from the sermon preached by Rev. Jim Quigley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 8th, Pentecost Sunday.
In his message, Rev. Quigley dives deep into the essence of Pentecost, emphasizing the importance of the Holy Spirit and the significance of speaking the Gospel in a language that others can understand. By offering definitions and contextualizing Pentecost within the Judean tradition, he draws parallels between the Jewish celebration of Shavuot and the Christian celebration of Pentecost. The sermon culminates in a call for the congregation to spread the Gospel through languages of love, empathy, justice, and kindness, making God’s message accessible to all.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:13 Understanding Pentecost: Definitions and Context
01:58 The Significance of Shavuot
04:41 Connecting Shavuot and Pentecost
06:32 The Story of Pentecost in Acts
10:41 The Call to Proclaim the Gospel
12:48 Languages of the Gospel
15:16 Conclusion and Final Blessing
