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In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them…

Acts 1:1-8 . Matthew 5:9-16 . 1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering…

Over the next 4 weeks we are going to explore together the incredible significance of the day of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit to indwell believers and empower the church for mission. The feast of Pentecost had enormous significance to the people of Israel. It was in fact a representation…

I must confess that there have been times in my life when I have made assumptions about someone. Assumptions based on appearance, how they speak or the company they keep. These assumptions have been wrong. I talk to them and initially underestimate their abilities, skills and level of intelligence. Now…

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” The Jews were waiting for their kingdom to be restored and set up over all the Earth while still being dominated by the Roman Empire. Jesus had ascended. The disciples are waiting and praying that what he promised was true, that he will send his Spirit to help, empower…

Are we there yet? A dreaded word on any trip or journey. Yet, it is a question we ask many times in life. Whether it is our education path, career, family, personal goals. We ask have I accomplished this! Our world is looking for signs of safety . When can we go out. What does this world look like now?…

Hey Wait! (Hey Wait picture inserted here) Jesus told them to wait, where to wait and why to wait (Act1:4-5). The wait is about over but it is a has been a journey to this point and at this point everything changes going forward. 4 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but…

We are just finishing up our birthday season. We have Christmas, then Nancy and Grace’s birthdays are in January, and David’s and mine are in February. That makes for a lot of gifts being given in two months. The kids have been thrilled. I am looking at the house, wondering what we are going to do with…

Pastor Chase preaches on the Holy Spirit this week to answer four questions: 1) Who is the Holy Spirit and how is He part of the Trinity of God? 2) Who has the Holy Spirit and what specifically does He do? 3) What is the deal with Spiritual Gifts verses the Fruits of the Spirit? 4) What is our responsibility, as believers, regarding the Holy Spirit? Join us as we continue on in the series "Foundations for Faith"

As Christians, we must trust God in our “if” season by understanding what it is considering, accepting its conditions and receiving its consequences. Every “if” has considerations, conditions (decisions), and confirmations.

May 28, 2023 Pentecost Sunday, Mass during the Day, Year A Acts 2:1-11 … all were amazed and perplexed, saying … ‘What does this mean?’” … others mocked … ‘They are filled with new wine.’” “This is the Spirit that at the beginning “moved upon the face of the waters;” who moves the world ; who exists…

The Holy Spirit has come to give us power to live as christ has called us to live.

THE ROLE AND AVAILABILITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | OCT. 6, 2024 INTRODUCTION : Let's take our Bibles and go to Acts Chapter One. The writer of the Book of Acts is Luke . Now, that is the same one who was inspired by the spirit to write the Gospel of Luke. Luke is the only Gentile writer in the Bible . God…

Acts 2 Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:2 —Not a wind, but like the sound of a wind (see John 3:8 ), suggesting the mighty but unseen power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:3 —A violent wind and tongues of fire preceded the baptism in the Holy Spirit and were not repeated elsewhere in Acts. John the Baptist…

Prayer Heavenly Father, the entrance of Your Word gives light! We ask that You will shine the light of Your Word into our hearts, so that it may be reflected in our lives and illuminate the world around us. Amen Introduction Every time we say the Creed together we state that we believe in One God. A…

This message will focus on the Holy Spirit: His Power & Purpose

IN this sermon, we will investigate the importance of the giving of the Holy Spirit..

Obedience Transformation Obedience To Holy Spirit With this being part 2, this sermon should be complementing last weeks sermon. we visited the scripture in 1 Samuel as well as Malachi 3 in setting up several PRINCIPLES in the ways of God . This week we will be continuing looking into these principles…

Main Idea: The work of the Spirit always involves a one-time baptism and an ongoing filling of His power in order to be an effective witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Chapter 1 Recap Acts 1 , The baptism of the Holy Spirit is promised and the Great Commission of Acts is given. Judas’ vacant seat…

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of…

Today is Pentecost Sunday where we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. This event took place approx.1989 years ago give or take a few years. The account of this great event is our text today. Acts Chapter 2 Pew bible 729 Read Acts 2:1-13 1 When the day of Pentecost had…

I want to feel the Holy Spirit as the disciples felt on the day of Pentecost