The Spirit and Salvation Acts 2:14-21

Today in Worship –  In Acts 2:14-21 we see the beginning of one of the greatest sermons ever preached. This sermon, preached by Peter, who just a number of days ago was denying Jesus, is now boldly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.  In quoting Joel 2:28-32, Peter is proclaiming the Spirit’s outpouring as the explanation for the strange behavior of the believers but also as the ushering in of the new age, an age marked by signs and wonders, visions and dreams, and salvation.  Salvation which is being granted to all who call on the name of the Lord. For in Jesus alone is salvation and hope.

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The Gift of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:1-13

In Acts 2:1-13 we encounter the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While for the past century, this unique event has cause much discussion and division in the western church, it is written to encourage us to better grasp the powerful gift of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church today. Here we are challenged to see that all Christians, even Presbyterians, are Pentecostal.

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God's Building Blocks For The Church- Acts 1:12-26

In this message, In Acts 1:12-26 we see the first steps of the church following the ascension of Jesus Christ. With Christ at the right hand of the Father, the disciples build the church on prayer, God’s Word and the foundation laid by the apostles. Despite the uncertainty they faced following the death of Judas and while waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit, they laid the foundation of the Church.



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Ascended Confidence - Acts 1:9-11

In this message, we behold the last glimpses of Jesus’ earthly ministry in Acts 1:9-11.  The disciples gaze intently into heaven waiting for their Savior to return, but their eyes should be fixed elsewhere now.  To be Jesus’ witnesses (1:8) in the world is to have eyes fixed not on what has happened but what is and will happen.  We look forward to what is to come, the return of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the Ascended King!  We live with eyes set on mission in this world seeking to bring his kingdom to every nook, cranny, street, people, and neighborhood as we cling to the promises and live through the benefits applied to us of the ascended and reigning King Jesus!

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