Ezekiel 36:25-27

One day the disciples are hiding in fear. The next they are declaring the wonders of God to thousands. The giving of the Spirit at Pentecost changed everything for followers of Christ. Through a prophecy in Ezekiel 36 we discover that the Spirit empowers believers for more than the exercise of spiritual gifts. The Spirit empowers Christians to live in God’s ways and share the good news of Jesus all for the glory of God’s holy name.

Ezekiel 36:25-27

One day the disciples are hiding in fear. The next they are declaring the wonders of God to thousands. The giving of the Spirit at Pentecost changed everything for followers of Christ. Through a prophecy in Ezekiel 36 we discover that the Spirit empowers believers for more than the exercise of spiritual gifts. The Spirit empowers Christians to live in God’s ways and share the good news of Jesus all for the glory of God’s holy name.

Ezekiel 36:25-27

We celebrate and remember what Jesus did at Pentecost two thousand years ago, when He sent His Holy Spirit and the church began with great power and love for the Lord, love for the lost, and love for the return of our Saviour. This morning, we are going to learn incredible things about what God has done for you, how He has equipped you, the blessings you have at hand, and the task that He has given you, for which you cannot fail!

Acts 1:6-11

The Ascension of Jesus often seems more like a piece of trivia than a cause for celebration, but as we look into what the Bible teaches us, we see that the Ascension is not only necessary but wonderful! The ascension shows us that Jesus sits on the throne of heaven, he rules over this world, and we have the privilege of being his heralds.

John 15:5 shows us how true fruitfulness and joy don’t come from our own effort or strength, but from staying connected to Christ, who is the true vine. Jesus invites us to stop trying to make it through life on our own and instead rest in His presence, and in the finished work of the cross.

Acts 1:1 - 11

What was it that caused the early church to grow so quickly? How can we learn from them in order to be witnesses to our own generation of God's great love!

Acts 2:6-11

We get Christmas: Jesus came to save us. We get Good Friday: Jesus died in our place to pay the penalty for our sins. We get Easter: Jesus defeated death when He rose from the grave. We even get Pentecost: Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower His people for the mission He entrusted us with. But the ascension? We, like the disciples standing there staring into the sky, wonder if Jesus ascending was the best plan. This sermon explores how the ascension is the glorious application of the finished work of Jesus.

Acts 4:31-37

The picture of the early church gives us a beautiful view of how the church works together for good. Through the preaching of the gospel, we see the powerful impact that the grace of God makes on our church and those around us. As we imitate God’s grace, we are freed to be generous to those around us.