Podcasts about pentecost acts

Burn In Me: Igniting a Holy Passion for GodWhat does it really mean to cry out, “Burn in me”? It's not about hype or emotional fire—it's about God's refining presence consuming everything that holds us back and filling us with passion for His Kingdom.In this special episode of New Path New You, Ron unpacks the heart behind New Path Worship's song Burn In Me. We'll explore the biblical imagery of fire—how God uses it to refine, empower, and send His people—and what it means to ask God to set our lives ablaze for Him.Key themes you'll discover:The Fire That Refines – God burns away impurities (Malachi 3:2–3).The Fire That Fills – The Spirit empowers believers at Pentecost (Acts 2:3–4).The Fire That Sends – God's fire launches us into mission (Jeremiah 20:9).If you've ever felt stuck in lukewarm faith or hungry for a deeper encounter with God, this episode will challenge you to pray boldly: “Lord, burn in me.”

Today we read 1 Corinthians ch 14 which completes the Apostle's message about Spirit Gifts.  Paul is earnestly exhorting them to properly use the spirit gifts they were privileged to possess. The first verse stresses, “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.”   Prophecy does not mean to predict the future but to speak to and on behalf of God; to be God's representative among men, which may, on occasion include warnings and predictions about the future, it certainly did with Jeremiah.     Today we read Jeremiah's Lamentations: they were written after the terrible fall and destruction of Jerusalem. He laments in his first chapter,, “how she (Jerusalem) took no thought of her future, therefore her fall is terrible … O LORD, behold my affliction …”[v.9]  His intimate relationship with God is an example for us.  As with Jeremiah, it will sustain us if we are alive when the “fall” of our world takes place, for it is going to be “terrible.”   It will be essential to have a true relationship with God and his Son for they will deliver all who possess this – as we will read tomorrow in the final 9 verses of ch. 15 in 1 Corinthians.     Paul challenges the believers in Corinth, “do not be children in your thinking.  Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” [14 v.20] . They are keen to use the “gifts” God's Spirit created in them, so he tells them, “since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.” [v.12] and, as we saw yesterday, they should “earnestly desire the higher gifts.” [12 v.31]     In today's chapter Paul makes it plain that the least of the gifts, “tongues” which are mentioned last, should not be used.  It is unwise to use them in church, “they are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers” [v.22] as on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2 v.5-11).  Paul says, “If therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say you are out of your minds?”[v.23]  But those who prophesy, that is, preach God's word, as Jeremiah did to those in Jerusalem, and an “outsider enters, he is convicted” (in his thinking) and “the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.” [v.24,25]     Do we have “secrets” in our hearts we wrestle with?   May all our “thinking be(come) mature” so that we fully realize that God and the Saviour are really among us, if we invite them!   Look at 2nd Corinthians, on Wednesday we will read, “God who said, ‘let light shine out of darkness.' Has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” [4 v,6]   May we more fully “let light shine .. in our hearts.””

Acts 2:14-41 Peter's Sermon at Pentecost

I approached our local McDonald's manager with an idea for using his restaurant one night. I asked him if he would let our Campus Life group have it for a candlelight dinner at McDonald's. He said, "Well, that sounds creative, but we can't close and just shut the public out. But we can allow you to come in." Well, they close at 11:00 on a weeknight, so we thought we'd come in there late. So we did it at 9:30. We set up the tables with tablecloths and candles on every table (it was kind of cool!) and all our staff dressed in tuxedos so we could serve them formally at McDonald's. We had a strolling violinist, can you believe it? We called it The Chateau De La Mac. We had about 100 teenagers come from the local high school packed in there and they loved that event. Now, did other customers come in? Yes. Did they stay? No. We took up every seat at McDonald's. We had so packed every corner of that place there was simply no room for anyone or anything else. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Holy Spirit Takeovers." Now, our word for today from the Word of God tells about the birthday of the church, the Day of Pentecost - Acts 2, beginning in verse 1. "When the Day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like a blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." Then verse 4, "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit." Now, this is actually a picture of what happens when revival, when a stirring of God, when a great work of God is about to break out. Now, Pentecost only happened one time. It's a unique event. But spiritual revival is a recurring event in the life of the church. Scattered through the history of the church are those extraordinary, unpredictable, incredible, powerful Spirit take-overs called revival. We've seen a hint of that at some Christian colleges in recent years. And the key is in that word filled. It means there's no room for anything else. Our group filled that McDonald's that night. And even though others wanted space, we had taken over by filling every corner. Now, if you want to let that happen with the Holy Spirit in your life, or in the life of your church, then that's how revival begins; to move out everything else that could take up space. There's no room for anything now but the Holy Spirit. In fact, this Greek word that says, "The wind filled the room and the Spirit filled the people" is used a lot of different ways. It was used as a sponge that was soaked with vinegar when Jesus was on the cross. There was no room for any other liquid. It talks about people who were full of food at another place in the Bible; stuffed - no room for any more food. The word filled is also used about being filled with an emotion like anger...a consuming emotion where there's no room for any other feeling. Saturated, stuffed, consumed with the Holy Spirit. That's a Spirit takeover, and that's the culminating experience of the Christian life. It's funny we start with no room for Christ in our life; then we make room for Him. We let Him in, and as we grow we finally get restless with spiritual mediocrity and sameness. And then we say, "Lord, would You make me so there's no room for anything but You in every corner of my life?" Oh, look, you may not understand all the theology of this reviving take-over - this filling of the Holy Spirit. I don't either. You may not fully understand this yielding of every corner of you for whatever He wants. The question is, "Do you want it? Do you want to be totally His; to be saturated with the Holy Spirit of Almighty God?" Then tell Him that. You are ready for His revival. Ask Him for that kind of filling 'til there's just no room for anyone else's agenda.

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THE PERSON OF PENTECOST (Acts 2:1-5, 12-19, 38) The title of the today's lesson is “The Person of Pentecost.”  And of course, that person of Pentecost is the Holy Spirit of God.  I said it that way because it is important that we understand that the Holy Spirit is a person. Never, ever, speak of the Holy Spirit as a thing, as an influence—a mere influence—an “it.” Some people speak of the Holy Spirit with the impersonal pronoun “it.”  That would be inappropriate to do so for any person, let alone the Person of God.    If someone were to leave here today and try to describe my appearance to someone, I hope that they wouldn't say something like, “It wore a dark polo-shirt and jeans today.” I hope they would at least give me enough deference to use a personal pronoun when they refer to me, because I am not merely a thing, an influence; I am a person. And, God the Holy Spirit is a person;  And, having said that, I want you to notice with me four things about the Person of Pentecost, and I pray God that He will use Himself, the Holy Spirit, to etch and to burn this message into your heart and help you to live in that Pentecostal power that God wants us all to have. The first thing is that “The Person of Pentecost is a Possession to Be Received.” That is, God is going to give you the Holy Spirit. The gift is the Spirit Himself. When you repent, when you receive Christ Jesus as your personal Savior, when you are saved, when you are born again, you receive God's gift, which is the Spirit Himself. And that happens immediately when a person is saved. The second thing is that “The Person of Pentecost is a Power to Be Released.” These verses speak of the power that is going to rest upon those who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the purpose of the Holy Spirit: to give power to people who do not have power. The third thing is that “The Person of Pentecost is a Presence to Be Revealed.” People come to see a fire.  You let a church get on fire for God; you let us get right with God, and I'll tell you that the Holy Spirit of God is going to attract the people. The fourth thing is that “The Person of Pentecost is a Person to Be Recognized.” The Holy Spirit will continue to bless to the degree that we continue to say that God is responsible for the power in our lives, that the Holy Spirit is the business of transforming weak, stammering, people into His people doing His work.   Click on the play button to hear a message on the Person of Pentecost. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Pastor Phelps continues his sermon series through the book of Acts by studying Peter's foundational role at Pentecost. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 29, 2025.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Two and Verse One

This sermon is on Pentecost Sunday preached by Pastor Taylor Ince. Sojourn Galleria Church is an Acts29 church in Houston, Tx that exists to enjoy Jesus and join Him in the renewal of all things. To learn more, visit our website: www.sojourngalleria.org

God of Revival- Revive Us!"Lord, I have heard the report about you; Lord, I stand in awe of your deeds. Revive your work in these years; make it known in these years. In your wrath, remember mercy!" Habakkuk 3:2"When we cry out, You answer with resurrection power! Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts yearning for revival. As it is written in Habakkuk 3:2, "Lord, I have heard of Your fame; I stand in awe of Your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time, make them known." We cry out to You, believing that when we call upon Your name, You answer with resurrection power. Light up our darkness, revive us, and breathe new life into the weary places of our souls.Lord, we seek personal revival in our lives. Shine Your light into the shadows where doubt and fear reside. Help us to shed the chains of complacency and spiritual lethargy. Just as You transformed Saul on the road to Damascus (Acts 9), we ask for a radical encounter with You that ignites a fire within us — a burning desire for deeper intimacy and growth in our relationship with You.Psalm 77:11-12 says, "I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds."We also lift up our churches, Lord, asking for an awakening of Your Spirit among us. May every congregation be filled with renewed passion and purpose, empowering us to reach the lost and hurting. Just as You empowered the early church at Pentecost (Acts 2), let us be vessels of Your love and grace, drawing others to the light of Christ. Revive us as a body, so we may reflect Your glory in our communities.As we turn our eyes to our nation, we pray for a spiritual awakening that sweeps across every corner. Let hearts that have grown cold be set ablaze with Your love. We echo the words of the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28): "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people." May Your Spirit flow freely, breaking down barriers and uniting us in a pursuit of holiness and justice.Lastly, we cry out for a global revival, Father. May Your truth resonate across nations and cultures, transcending borders. Where despair builds its walls, may Your unstoppable love shatter them and bring forth hope. Together, we declare: "Revival is not just a moment — you promise to restore and heal." We end this prayer with a plea — light up our darkness and revive us! Amen. Psalm 80:18-19 says, "Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved."

Zack mines Scripture and offers two modern examples to help us appreciate the point that the Spirit's spectacular acts on that first-century Pentecost, like so many of the Spirit's acts, creates a people where there was not a people.

Pentecost 2025Jesus promises us peace (John 14:27)  In a world of anxiety and conflict, we yearn for this peace from Jesus.What might this peace look like?  Maybe its like a walk home with friends.Yet...a reflection on peace makes us realize the church's need again for Pentecost (Acts 2), to have the Spirit push us through the boundaries that block people from the peace of Jesus.What might this Pentecost look like today?  Maybe its like an inflatable bounce house on a warm summer evening.The image comes from the website "Why do Christians celebrate Pentecost", a Welsh church website.

The Reverend Jacob Smith reminds us that unity comes not from a common strength, but from a common need for God.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-18, 21; 2:22-24, 32-33, 36-39, 42-47Point #1 “The Pentecost Event”  Acts 2:1-13The Pentecost event was accompanied by 3 supernatural signs:  sound (blowing of a violent wind), sight (tongues of fire which came to rest on each of them and speech (filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues or languages as the Spirit enabled them).  Languages…     The miracle of Pentecost is 120 ordinary, unschooled men and women declaring the wonders of God in foreign languages they had never learned.  The Gospel being prophesied to the nations.  The crowds were amazed:  “we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues.  What does this mean?” -Acts 2:11b Point #2 The Explanation of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-41)-Joel's OT Prophecy-Luke explains that the extraordinary phenomenon of these Spirit-filled believers declaring God's wonders in foreign languages is the fulfillment of Joel's prediction that God would pour out his Spirit on all flesh.In other words, this (what you saw) is that (Joel 2 prophecy 800 BC ).  The Holy Spirit (his Presence & Power in the Body of Christ (aka-the Church).-Peter testified about JESUSJesus' life, death, resurrection, exaltation and his salvation.  The convicted crowd asked Peter:  “What must we do?”  Peter:  “Repent and be baptized.”Their decision enabled them to receive the 2 free gifts:Forgiveness of their sins  The Gift of the Holy SpiritOT Tabernacle-God's Power & Presence resided-OT Temple-God's Presence/Power-Holy of Holies-NT Jesus was FULL of the Spirit (Presence & Power)-Pentecost (in Paul's words):  “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT.” -1 Corinthians 6:19  *God IN YOU*Point #3  The Effect of Pentecost (Acts 2:42-47)-Learning Church-New Disciples (3,000 new disciples apprenticed to Jesus *3,000 kindergarteners*-Loving Church-Regularly connecting and generously meeting the needs of everyone in need.-Worshipping Church-Gathered together for worship corporately and in their homes (small groups)-Praying Church-Church was birthed in PRAYER.-Gospel Proclaiming Church-It was “Go Time.” “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” -Acts 2:47bThe Church unstoppable-The Gospel is irresistible…to those humble enough to say:  WHAT must I DO?

Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-24, 36-41; John 14:8-17

The talk from our morning service on 8th June 2025.

Pentecost – Acts 2:1-21 – David Larmour The post Pentecost – Acts 2:1-21 appeared first on Welbeck Road Evangelical Church.

Past sermon from 2020. In this sermon, Ps Yosia speaks on the meaning of Pentecost for every Christian today.

This is the talk from our evening service on Sunday 8th June. Jonathan Jee spoke on Acts 10 with the title "The Gentile Pentecost"

Acts 2; Deut. 16:16 with Pastor Greg Denham

Readings for the Feast of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-11; Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23And so, my friends, we have reached the end. The end of the podcast only. For it is only the beginning for what lies ahead. Today is the great feast of the fusion of God's spirit and humanity - and this spirit which enflames and unifies us, invites us to be authentic to who we are created in God. And that authentic person cannot be hidden within an upper room behind locked doors or hidden under a bushel basket. It must be a light for all to see - that they may give glory to God and hear of the mighty acts of God. That's the baton that we have been given. It's our turn - but never on our own. We are all one and we walk together. Everyone. I can't thank you all enough for your support these past many years. I never in my life imagined that I would do 723 episodes of this podcast nor that it would go around the globe in the way that it has. I know that this is a long episode - but there were many people that I wanted and needed to recognize. Forgive me if there were any of you that I failed to mention. Let your light shine, my friends. Be the sacrament of Jesus. Be the authentic one that our God made you to be. Speak your language for others will hear and understand.Have a question or comment? Last chance. I can be reached at pdjoezenk@gmail.com

Acts 2:1-4 New King James Version   2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

May 13, 2025

In Acts 2 we see the coming of the promised Holy Spirit who enables God's presence with us, empowers our gospel proclamation, brings genuine transformation, and fuels gospel-shaped community.

Joel's Prophecy was fulfilled by (1) the Signs in the Heavens (Dark Sun & Blood Moon) at the Cross, (2) Christ's glorious Resurrection, and (3) the Outpouring of His Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:16-21).

Joel's Prophecy was fulfilled by (1) the Signs in the Heavens (Dark Sun & Blood Moon) at the Cross, (2) Christ's glorious Resurrection, and (3) the Outpouring of His Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:16-21).

A really challenging saying of Jesus is, “If anyone thirsts let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water'” [John 7 v.37-38]  Jesus is obviously NOT speaking of literal rivers.  What does Jesus give people to drink?We recall the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman, when he said he could provide “living water” to drink – if the woman had asked for it! [John 4 v.10]  What did he mean?   How can “rivers of living water” flow from the human heart? This gospel of John is a rich source of nutrients for a thirsty mind!We must ask ourselves. ‘Is my mind thirsty?' Remember what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the mount?  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” [Matt.5v.6]  To do that you have to recognise you have a hunger and a thirst of that nature.  How do you recognise that?Well, are you satisfied with the way you think, the things that occupy your mind?  Do you go to bed at night thinking, that it had been a worthwhile day – spiritually?It is sad that many people do not realize they are suffering from spiritual malnutrition.  It is tragic, especially among young people, that so many today are looking for “kicks” and their lives are largely froth and bubble, the very opposite of “living water”.John's Gospel shows this “water” is related to “the spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive” [7 v.39]. Now it is obvious this refers to far more than the disciples being able to speak in other languages as happened on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).Paul wrote that “in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised spirit through faith.” [Gal.3v.14]; this is the wonder of spiritual fellowship with the divine [2 Cor.13 v.14].  Alongside this we must put the words of Hebrews 6 v.5 that those who experienced Holy Spirit power in those days have “tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come.”Finally, in the Bible's last message we have God on the throne saying, “To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, I will be his God and he will be my son … “ [Rev. 21 v.6-8]How beyond imagining to have this as your heritage!  Are you making progress in conquering (or overcoming) the polluted waters of this life? Are you thirsting for righteousness?

Message from Mike Seaver on April 6, 2025

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. SUMMARY: The door was opened to resurrection life on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2). The Lord sent the Holy Spirit to those who had gathered in the upper room, and they received power. The spirits of those believers were born again, that day. The Holy Spirit is Christ's Advocate to give life. Anyone who has been born again has the resurrection life of Christ in him. SHOW NOTES: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. What life? Resurrection life. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days. What is resurrection life? It's going to be so simple; it'll be like walking through one door into the next. We are to follow in Christ's footsteps. The Holy Spirit is to guide us into all the truth. The potential for resurrection life has already been imparted to those who have been reborn and have experienced their personal cross experience. Resurrection life is coming first in the spirit, but the promise is that He will give life to our mortal bodies. QUOTATIONS: Christ opened the door for our spirits to be in resurrection life before He went to the cross. If you've been born again, you already have resurrection life; the life of Christ is in us. You have resurrection life—it is something that you have to claim and believe that the Lord has already put that life in you. Do you have it in your physical body? I don't know how to answer that. All I know is in the spirit, we have resurrection life. When the Holy Spirit was given to those believers on the day of Pentecost, they were filled with the Holy Spirit. If we go through the cross, resurrection is up the Father, because we have done everything we can. Without the cross experience, we can't be resurrected, because we haven't “died” , but once the cross experience is complete, you move on without fear. I believe in the whole realm of the worldwide body of Christ, God has imparted it to His people already. We don't have to wrestle with God to bring it down on the...

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At Hatfield, worship and prayer are at the heart of who we are. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers to be Christ's witnesses. The gifts of the Spirit are given for the building up of the Church, and we make space for His presence both in our gatherings and daily lives.

When we come to Luke 11:28-32, it appears that Jesus has finishedHis lessons on the subject of prayer and a crowd of both curious people and contentiousreligious leaders have “thickly gathered together” around Him and His disciples. It appears at the point thecrowd really begins to press in upon Jesus on every side and then He gives thema message of condemnation and judgement (vv. 29-36). Jesus was not impressed by the big crowds, but most likely,the disciples were. And because Jesus knew what was in their hearts of thereligious leaders and the crowd, in order to keep the Twelve from being swayedby "success," Jesus gave them some insights into what was reallyhappening as they ministered the Word to the large crowds of people thatsurrounded them. He reveals the unbelief of their hearts despite the signs thatHe had already given them over the past three years of His ministry in Galilee. Like so many people today who say, “Show me a miracle and Iwill believe”, the Jewish leaders kept asking Jesus for a sign to prove that Hewas the Messiah. The only sign He promised was "the sign of Jonah theprophet." What was the sign of Jonah? What was his story? Remember he disobeyGod's command to go to Nineveh and went the opposite direction to Tarshish. Godpunished him by putting him the belly of whale for three days and three nights.He repented and went to Nineveh with a message of coming judgement, and theyrepented. How interesting that Jonah was as displeased by the repentance ofNineveh as the religious leaders of the Lord's generation were at therepentance of people in all parts of the country!  Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites. He had been three daysand nights in what he called "the belly of hell." When he marchedthrough their streets, it was with a face livid and terrifying from the fierceaction of the gastric juices of the great fish. The man himself was as much themessage as the words that he proclaimed; he was a sign. "God will punishsin!" It was written all over the disobedient prophet. But there he was,alive from the dead, a living epistle. They could infer from that the fact that"God will pardon sinners." But Jonah was also a sign of the coming death, burial andresurrection of Jesus Christ! This is the greatest sign given by “a greaterthan Jonah”, Jesus Christ! It is the resurrection of our Lord that proves He isthe Messiah, the Son of God (Rom. 1:4), and this is what Peter preached toIsrael on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:22ff). The witness of the early churchwas centered on Christ's resurrection (Acts 1:22; 3:15; 5:30-32; 13:32-33).Jonah was a living miracle and so is our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus also reminded them of Solomon and the “Queen of theSouth”. The emphasis here is on the wisdom of a king, not the works of aprophet. The Queen of Sheba traveled many miles to hear the wisdom of Solomon(1 Kings 10), but here was the very Son of God in their midst, and the Jewswould not believe His words! Even if Jesus had performed a sign, it would nothave changed their hearts. They needed the living wisdom of God, but they werecontent with their stale religious tradition. When Jonah preached to theGentiles in Nineveh, they repented and were spared. When a Gentile queen heardSolomon's wisdom, she marveled and believed. If, with all their privileges, theJews did not repent, then the people of Nineveh and the Queen of Sheba wouldbear witness against them in the last judgment. The Lord gave Israel so manyopportunities, yet they would not believe (Luke 13:34-35; John 12:35-41). Today, we have the complete Bible, and the historical factsof the resurrection of Jesus Christ, yet still so many chose their sins andreligion over believing and putting their faith in Jesus Christ. How great willtheir condemnation and judgment be?

A journey through the book of Acts. 

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 Pastor Jae Lee

Sunday Sermon from the book of Acts from John Bourgeois on January 26, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

The Church Age is the period of time from Pentecost (Acts 2) to the Birth Pangs (Matthew 24:3-14 & Revelation 6:1-11).

Send us a textFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comWelcomeIf you've ever wondered about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and its significance in the life of a believer, this episode is for you. We'll look at this scriptural account of Pentecost and discuss its implications for us today. Let's dive in!Episode Notes: A Biblical View of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-12)IntroductionReflect on a personal experience with a conversation about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.Mention the common questions and curiosity about this topic among Christians.Brief overview of Pentecostal and charismatic beliefs regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Pentecostal DoctrineOutline of the classic Pentecostal teaching:Necessity of the baptism of the Holy Spirit after salvation.Association of this baptism with speaking in tongues as a heavenly language.Key QuestionsTiming of the baptism of the Holy Spirit: at conversion or after?Significance of the baptism: does it provide power, and are believers powerless without it?Nature of speaking in tongues: human language or heavenly language?Scriptural Examination: Acts 2:1-12Context of Pentecost:Meaning of "Pentecost" and its occurrence fifty days after Passover.Historical significance of Passover and Pentecost in the Old Testament.Event Description:Coming of the Holy Spirit.Reactions of people in Jerusalem: confusion and amazement.Key Verses:Acts 2:1-4: Sound of a rushing mighty wind, appearance of tongues of fire, filling with the Holy Spirit, speaking in other tongues.Acts 2:5-12: Multinational audience hearing their own languages, amazement, and the question, "What does this mean?"Baptism vs. Filling of the Holy SpiritDistinction between baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.Biblical evidence and theological explanations from the Epistles.Baptism of the Holy Spirit:Unites believers into the Body of Christ.Empowers for service.Occurs at conversion.The Filling of the Holy Spirit:Continuous experience for empowerment and service.Speaking in TonguesActs 2:5-12: Evidence that the tongues spoken were known human languages.Examination of 1 Corinthians 13 and Romans 8 regarding the concept of heavenly languages.Clarification that biblical instances of tongues are intelligible human languages.Theological Significance of PentecostHistorical and prophetic fulfillment of Pentecost.The baptism of the Holy Spirit as the initiation of the church.Unity in the Body of Christ:Importance of unity among believers.Illustration of interdependence within the Body of Christ.ConclusionAppreciate the unity and completeness we have in Christ.Reflecton the importanSupport the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

These words of Jesus to Nicodemus, the Jewish teacher who came to him by night, challenge our thinking and understanding.  We need to understand them within the context of the unfolding words of Jesus.  Many Christians like to say they are “born again,”  but what did Jesus mean?  Nicodemus admitted. “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him” [John 3 v.2]  His words lead Jesus to respond, “unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” [v.3].  The ESV footnote says, ‘the Greek is purposely ambiguous and can mean both again and from above”  This means, we believe, the action of God in responding to what he sees in the heart of the one seeking to be re-born.   We recall God's words through Isaiah, “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him (or her) who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.” [57 v.15] Thus there is a ‘rebirth' in the heart of one who is fully “born again” because of the action of he who is above.  The visible action of this is then created by the person themselves in being ‘born of water' as happened on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2 v.37,38).  Later in the chapter we note that John Baptist's disciples comment on how “all are going to him” (Jesus) and “look he is baptising” [v.26,22; 4 v.1,2 – the disciples of Jesus doing the baptising] However, many were “not receiving his testimony”!  Then the comment is made, “Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true” [v.33] This reaction to Jesus' teaching is evidence that one is also born of the spirit.  The opposite of this is, “He who is of the earth, belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way” [v.31].  We must ask ourselves – in what way do we speak?  This is evidence we been born of water and of the spirit?

Are signs and wonders still relevant to contemporary church? What does healing the sick look like today? David's message reminds us of who we are, what we are called to do, and practically how we walk it out today.

Listen to Mark's message on the Pentecost, the significant event in God's plan and the fulfillment of prophecies. This is what we believe and what shapes our church. Let this message reminds us of why we gather on Sundays and what following Christ is all about.

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