Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Text: Acts 2:1-4

Scripture Reading: Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NKJV)

#1–One accord–Acts 2:1

“When we lay down our personal preferences, we are going to see God pour out His Spirit upon us and see many lives changed.”

#2–Wind--Acts 2:2

“Without the “breath of life” in our lives, we would remain dead in our sins. We need the Holy Spirit to live.”

#3–Fire–Acts 2:3

• Genesis 15:17–a burning torch.
• Exodus 3:1-4–a burning bush.
• Exodus 13:21-22–a pillar of fire.
• Leviticus 9:23-24–altar of burnt sacrifice.
• Leviticus 6:8-13–priests were to keep the fire burning.

#4–Tongues–Acts 2:4

• Genesis 11:1-9–a reversal of Babel.
• Acts 1:8–an example of the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 2:5–the Gospel goes to the world.
• Acts 2:41–three thousand saved when the Holy Spirit was given.

The Holy Spirit is a life-giving force that works from the inside out in our lives. His purpose is to give us life; to give us power; and to help us spread the Gospel as we are going.