Hi,
Here’s yesterday’s sermon.
I asked a sister from the church to let me know when there’s a ten minute mark but I thought she was saying amen so I went longer than I usually go :) We had a short service so we can all go to a picnic together.
Text: [Act 2:1-11 NLT]
TLDR: Join us as we explore the transformative power of Pentecost through the flames of ….
* encounter
* unity
* empowerment.
Encounter the Holy Spirit, experience unity in the Church, and be empowered for mission.
* The Flame of Encounter:
* "A divine encounter that ignites the flame within."
* Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 (NLT)
* Explanation: Pentecost marked a life-changing encounter between the disciples and the Holy Spirit, igniting a fire within them. This encounter transformed ordinary individuals into bold witnesses for Christ, empowering them to proclaim the gospel fearlessly.
* TD Jakes"Encounters with God propel us into destiny."
* The Flame of Unity:
* "A flame that unites and ignites the Church."
* Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 (NLT)
[Act 2:42-44 NLT] 42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.
* Explanation: Pentecost brought people from diverse backgrounds together, forming a united and devoted Church. The flame of the Holy Spirit ignited a deep sense of fellowship, love, and shared purpose among believers, demonstrating the power of unity in the Spirit.
* Jack Hayford Quote: "The Spirit of God unifies believers as they gather around the person of Christ."
* The Flame of Empowerment:
* "A flame that empowers us for mission."
* Scripture: Acts 1:8 (NLT)
[Act 1:8 NLT] 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
* Explanation: Pentecost empowered the disciples for their mission to spread the gospel. The flame of the Holy Spirit equipped them with supernatural abilities, boldness, and spiritual gifts to impact the world around them.
* "The Holy Spirit empowers us to do what we cannot do on our own."
May the empowering flame of the Holy Spirit equip us for our mission, empowering us to impact the world and proclaim the gospel fearlessly.
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