The Power at Pentecost

09/06/2025 47 min Temporada 2 Episodio 21
The Power at Pentecost

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I. From Ordinary to ExtraordinaryActs 2:14; Acts 4:13 (ESV)The Holy Ghost transformed ordinary people—fishermen, tax collectors, doubters—into bold, powerful vessels of God.Peter, once fearful, now preached with fire. These were not trained scholars—they were people who had been with Jesus. Reflection: When God fills you, He doesn’t check your résumé. He checks your availability.II. Five Kinds of Power Released at Pentecost1. Power to Be Bold WitnessesActs 1:8; John 20:19Before Pentecost: fear and hiding.After Pentecost: boldness in the streets.  The Holy Ghost emboldens you to speak truth without fear.2. Power to Speak with Divine AuthorityActs 2:4,6Speaking in tongues wasn’t just noise—it was understood in every language present.  A supernatural gift for communicating the Gospel clearly and powerfully.3. Power to Transform LivesActs 2:37-38Peter’s message pricked hearts—3,000 repented and were baptized.  Real Holy Ghost power leads to transformation, not just celebration.4. Power to Unite Believers Acts 2:1; Acts 2:44 (ESV)Pentecost created spiritual unity—“one accord in one place.”  True revival starts with oneness of heart, mind, and purpose.5. Power to Operate in Signs and WondersActs 2:43The early church didn’t just talk the Kingdom—they demonstrated it.  Healings, deliverance, and miracles followed Spirit-filled believers. Reflection Questions:What are you doing with the power you’ve received?Are you hiding it or walking in it?Is your Pentecost power only seen in services, or is it changing lives around you?  The Holy Ghost didn’t come to make you dance—He came to make you witness. Conclusion: From Fisherman to Fireman Peter wasn’t just reformed—he was ignited. Pentecost turned him from a fisherman into a “fireman,” not the kind who puts out flames, but the kind who starts them. He preached the Gospel with boldness, became a key leader in the early church, and operated in the full force of the Holy Spirit.Final Thought: You didn’t just receive a moment—you received movement. The same fire that fell at Pentecost still burns today. You have power—use it. Don’t just carry it, release it.