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PENTECOSTAL POWER

Explore the foundational moment of the Church in Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit empowered believers, leading to a Spirit-filled community. Discover key attributes of a church according to Acts 2, focusing on the importance of being Spirit-filled, preaching the Word of God, emphasizing salvation and baptism, teaching, fellowshipping, worshiping, praying, being respected, selfless, and growing. Reflect on whether you are part of such a community and consider the significance of salvation and baptism in your spiritual journey.

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PENTECOSTAL POWER

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  1. PENTECOSTAL POWER ACTS 2

  2. ACTS 2:1-47

  3. THE 1ST CHURCH • WHEN DID THE CHURCH BEGIN? • Jesus had told them, “I will build my church” Matthew 16:18. Future tense. • He also said, “Wait for the gift my Father promised, … in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:4-5.

  4. ACTS 2:4 • On the day of Pentecost, “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit…”

  5. ACTS 11:15 • Peter said of the Gentiles of Cornelius’ household, “The Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning.”

  6. 1 COR. 12:13 • “For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free---and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.”

  7. Ephesians 2:22 • “And in him [Jesus] you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”

  8. Conclusion • “On the Day of Pentecost, the Lord began to build His Church, forming a spiritual body through the work of the Holy Spirit.” Prof. Ivan French

  9. What should you look for in a Church? • First, look for a SPIRIT- FILLED AND EMPOWERED CHURCH.

  10. 1. SPIRIT - FILLED AND EMPOWERED. • “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit…” 2:4.

  11. 2. PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. • A. OT prophecy of the coming of the H.S.—2:14-21. • B. Jesus’ life—2:22. • C. The crucifixion—2:23. • D. The exaltation—2:24-32. • E. Conclusion and invitation—2:37-41

  12. 3. REQUIRES SALVATION AND BAPTISM. • “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” 2:38. • “Those who accepted his message were baptized , and about 3,000 were added to their number that day.” 2:41.

  13. 4. A TEACHING CHURCH. • “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…” 2:42a.

  14. 5. A FELLOWSHIPPING CHURCH. • “They devoted themselves… to the fellowship (koinonia).” 2:42b. • “They were all together in one place.” 2:1. • “Everyday they continued to meet together…” 2:46.

  15. 6. A WORSHIPPING CHURCH. • “They devoted themselves to…the breaking of bread…” 2:42c. • “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, praising God…” 2:46-47.

  16. 7. A PRAYING CHURCH. • “They devoted themselves to … prayer.” 2:42d.

  17. 8. A WELL RESPECTED CHURCH. • “Everyone was filled with awe…” 2:43. • “…Enjoying the favor of all the people.” 2:47.

  18. 9. A SELFLESS CHURCH. • “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” 2:44-45.

  19. 10. A GROWING CHURCH. • “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” 2:47b. • “Many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about 5,000.” 4:4. • “More and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.” 5:14.

  20. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF SUCH A CHURCH? • ARE YOU SAVED? • BAPTIZED? • IF NOT, WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE?!

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