“Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 4, Pentecost – Rev. Ben Alexander (First on Chatham)

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Rev. Ben Alexander discusses the boldness of the disciples on Pentecost and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – May 24, 2026 The Risk of Witness: Speaking Boldly Through the SpiritOn the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), God’s Spirit breaks in, empowering the timid disciples to become witnesses as tongues fall like fire. There is amazement, there is confusion, and there is skepticism. Peter, the same man who denied Jesus now risks everything to proclaim him. In a moment of boldness, Peter preaches the first sermon of the church. This risk of witness ripples out to renewal and transformation in others as 3,000 are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. How is the Spirit filling us not for comfort, but for courage? Scripture: Acts 2: 1-24

People in this episode

Guest: Rev. Ben Alexander

Topics covered

• Pentecost
• witness
• boldness
• Holy Spirit
• transformation
• sermon

Keywords

• Pentecost
• Holy Spirit
• witness
• sermon
• Rev. Ben Alexander
• Acts 2
• transformation
• courage

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Organizations: First Cary UMC

Books & works: Acts

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