Power of Pentecost

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Acts 2:1–8 NIV84
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?

1. The Promise of receive God’s Power

Acts 1:8 NIV84
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
God always keeps His promises
Jesus said that we would receive Power
The Holy Spirit is God’s Power
Holy Spirit filled lives display God’s Power
You’ve got the power

2. The Place to receive God’s Power

The disciples were together
The disciples were in one place
We must have unity to experience God’s Power
We must be of one mind to receive God’s Power
We should all expect to receive God’s Power

3. The Purpose of God’s Power

Acts 1:8 NIV84
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
We have the Power to be His Witnesses
We must live lives that witness of God’s Love
We must live lives that witness of God’s Power
We must live lives that witness of God’s Forgiveness
We must live lives that witness of God’s Restoration
We must live lives that witness of God’s Grace
We must live lives that witness of God’s Mercy
We must live lives that witness of God’s Healing
We must live lives that witness of God’s Provision

4. The Proclamation of God’s Power

We must proclaim the Word of God
Acts 2:14–21 NIV84
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 “ ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
God’s Word is Powerful
God’s Word sets people free
We must proclaim His Word in speech and deed
Proclaim His wonders with your life

5. The Practice of those with God’s Power

Acts 2:42–47 NIV84
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Authentic Believers understand God’s mandate to come together
They understand God’s mandate to follow the teachings of His Word
They understand the importance of daily fellowship
They understand the importance of daily prayer
They understand the importance breaking bread with each other
They understand their responsibility of giving
God will grant favor to those that practice fellowship, prayer, breaking bread,
You will see signs and wonders when you are in fellowship
God works through the unity of His people
Psalm 133:1–3 NIV84
1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
God’s blessing is in the unity of the brethren
Let’s get together and we will experience the Power of Pentecost
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