The Book of Acts in 3 Minutes

Triumph: No Power

Acts 2 POWER

The Book of Acts inspires us … to RE-THINK what it means for everyone of us to live on mission in every area of life

CORPORATION COMMUNITY CAUSE The experience of the first Christians recorded in Acts 1 illustrates Three Essentials that we need to understand and embrace if we are going to live on mission where we live, work play. Acts 1: The Essentials Which ONE is most important? How can we ensure that NONE are neglected? How are they interrelated?

Acts 2: The Power Jesus Christ empowers His People to fulfill His Mission through the presence of His Spirit.

Overview Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2: Peter Addresses the Crowd Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers

Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 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. Who is the Holy Spirit? Overview

2. The Trinity: We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that They execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption. 5. The Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide. Who is the Holy Spirit? Overview

Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 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. Who is the Holy Spirit? What is Pentecost? Overview

Pentecost was an Old Testament celebration (feast) designated: the “day of first fruits.” The 3000 people who responded to Peter’s sermon were the first fruits of the harvest that would come. Overview Who is the Holy Spirit? What is Pentecost?

Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 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. Who is the Holy Spirit? What is Pentecost? Who is affected? Overview

Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2: Peter Addresses the Crowd Content of the Sermon? Response? JESUS Overview

Response? 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Overview

Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2: Peter Addresses the Crowd Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers Connected to Each Other Connected to God Connected to the Mission Overview

Empowered by His Spirit The Holy Spirit is Present in Followers of Jesus People Repent and are Baptized The Holy Spirit is Present in MORE Followers of Jesus MORE People Repent and are Baptized Followers of Jesus Proclaim the Message of Jesus MORE Followers of Jesus Proclaim the Message of Jesus Pattern

How do I tap into the power of the Holy Spirit? Traction John 15: 1-17 Romans 8 Galatians 5:14-26 Ephesians 4: Thessalonians 5:16-24

Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Traction A Fact to Understand A Choice to Make

John 15:5 J “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Traction Fact to Understand Choice to Make

Acts 2: The Power Jesus Christ empowers His People to fulfill His Mission through the presence of His Spirit.