Empowered Worship: The Transformative Role of the Holy Spirit

Devotional

Day 1: Worship as a Daily Act of Recognition

Worship is not limited to Sunday services or musical accompaniment. It is a daily recognition of God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worthiness. It is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances. Worship is an ongoing, daily act of recognizing God's worth

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Today, we explored the profound nature of worship and the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Worship is not confined to Sunday mornings or the accompaniment of music; it is a daily act of recognizing God's worthiness, rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This understanding should drive us to worship God in every moment of our lives, regardless of our circumstances.

We continued our series "Powered Up," focusing on the baptism in the Holy Spirit and its significance. Drawing from personal experiences, I shared how the baptism in the Holy Spirit transformed my spiritual journey, equipping me to serve Jesus more effectively. This empowerment is not just for personal edification but for powerful witnessing to others. The disciples in the book of Acts exemplified this, as they waited for the Holy Spirit before embarking on their mission to spread the Gospel.

We delved into the nine spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, emphasizing the gift of miraculous powers or the working of miracles. This gift, often overlooked, is a manifestation of the dunamis power of God, which is dynamic and explosive. We examined various scriptures, including Acts 1:8 and Mark 5:30, to understand how this power operates in our lives and through us to impact others.

The key takeaway is that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just an optional experience but a vital empowerment for every believer. It grants us the authority and power to act, transforming our witness and service. As we seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit, we should remain open to His leading, allowing Him to work through us in miraculous ways.

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Key Takeaways

1. 11, including the gift of miraculous powers, are manifestations of the Holy Spirit given for the common good. These gifts are dynamic and explosive, enabling believers to act with authority and power. [50:05]
4. Dunamis Power: The Greek word "dunamis" signifies dynamic, explosive power. This power, received through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, enables believers to perform miracles and act with divine authority. Scriptures like Acts 1:8 and Mark 5:30 illustrate how this power operates in our lives and through us to impact others.

5. Active Engagement in Worship and Learning: To fully benefit from worship and teaching, believers should actively engage by taking notes, writing down Bible verses, and reflecting on their thoughts and questions. This proactive approach helps maintain focus and allows the Holy Spirit to speak and reveal new insights.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[33:25] - Worship Beyond Sundays
[34:24] - Series Introduction: Powered Up
[34:52] - Share Your Faith Lunch
[35:39] - Newcomer's Lunch Announcement
[37:03] - Familiarity with Teachings
[37:40] - Openness to the Holy Spirit
[38:27] - Active Engagement in Worship
[39:07] - Personal Experience with Night Shifts
[40:17] - Prayer for Captivation
[41:04] - Personal Testimony: Baptism in the Holy Spirit
[42:15] - Importance of Baptism in the Holy Spirit
[42:56] - Bethany's Message Recap
[43:38] - Power to Witness
[44:22] - Acts 1:8 and Dunamis Power
[45:29] - Understanding Dunamis Power
[46:06] - Authority vs. Power
[47:14] - Exousia: Power to Act
[48:08] - Police Authority Example
[49:24] - CRC Churches' Belief
[50:05] - Nine Spiritual Gifts
[51:12] - Miraculous Powers
[52:33] - Kingdom of God with Power
[53:09] - Power in Jesus' Ministry
[54:29] - Power in Mary's Life

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Acts 1:8 (NIV) - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 (NIV) - "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines."
Mark 5:30 (NIV) - "At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, 'Who touched my clothes?'"

Observation Questions

According to Acts 1:8, what is the purpose of receiving power from the Holy Spirit? ([44:22])
In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, what are the nine spiritual gifts mentioned, and what is their purpose? ([50:05])
How did Jesus react when he felt power leave him in Mark 5:30, and what does this indicate about the nature of this power? ([53:09])
What personal experience did the pastor share about his journey with the baptism in the Holy Spirit? ([41:04])

Interpretation Questions

How does the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:8 relate to the effectiveness of witnessing and serving Jesus? ([44:22])
Why might the gift of miraculous powers be considered dynamic and explosive, as described in the sermon? ([45:29])
How can the concept of "dunamis" power in the New Testament be applied to modern-day believers? ([45:29])
What does the pastor's testimony about his delayed baptism in the Holy Spirit suggest about the timing and process of receiving this empowerment? ([41:04])

Application Questions

Reflect on your daily worship habits. How can you incorporate worship into your everyday life beyond Sunday services? ([33:25])
Have you experienced or sought the baptism in the Holy Spirit? If not, what steps can you take to seek this empowerment? ([42:15])
Which of the nine spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 do you feel most drawn to, and how can you cultivate this gift in your life? ([50:05])
How can you remain open to the Holy Spirit's leading and allow Him to work through you in miraculous ways? ([37:40])
What practical steps can you take to actively engage in worship and learning, such as taking notes or reflecting on Bible verses? ([38:27])
Think of a situation where you might need to rely on the "dunamis" power of the Holy Spirit. How can you prepare yourself to act with this divine authority? ([45:29])
How can you share your personal testimony of the Holy Spirit's work in your life to encourage others in their spiritual journey? ([41:04])

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "If all that we had was Jesus' death on the cross for us, that is more than enough. And he is worthy of praise. Amen?" (7 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "The baptism in the Holy Spirit, I want you to hear this, equips us to serve Jesus with greater effectiveness in order to powerfully witness to people. You got that? Why does he equip us with the baptism in the Holy Spirit? That we might serve him with greater effectiveness in order to powerfully witness to people." (10 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Now, the power comes from the baptism in the Holy Spirit. How do I know that? That's why I know it. But you will receive, guess what the Greek word there is? Dumas. Hello. But you will receive Dumas power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Now, Dumas power, this is like dynamite power. Okay? Explosive power." (24 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "The right to be a child of God comes from believing by faith in Jesus. Okay? Because he died on the cross to pay for our sin. The veil of sin between us and God was torn so that we now have access to God. Amen. Thank you. I agree." (22 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Now, to each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To the one, there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom. Bethany talked about that last week. To another, a message of knowledge. Bethany last week. By the means of the same Spirit. To another, faith by the same Spirit. To another, gifts of healing." (41 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "Don't stop giving the Holy Spirit the opportunity to speak. See, if we come to him, the Bible actually says we need to come to him as children. I don't know about children. Children soak up what you teach them like a sponge. And that's how the Holy Spirit really wants to challenge us to be as well. Don't think, I've heard that passage, I've read that verse, I've heard this before. Say, Holy Spirit, what do you want to show me? What do you want to teach me today?" (31 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "When we are born again, we have authority. Like that. But when we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we get power to act. Are you with me so far? Is that good? Okay, I know you've probably heard this before if you've been in Pentecost for a while, but we're going to say it anyway." (20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "The CRC believes in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the normal initial evidence of speaking in unknown languages or tongues and in the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. Now, those miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are the nine spiritual gifts found in 1 Corinthians 12, verses 7 to 11." (41 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Now, the Greek word here for power is what? Dumas. See? You know. Like I said, a lot of what I say may be familiar sometimes. What does Dumas mean? I suppose it's up there. So even if you didn't know, you got told. Miraculous power, might, strength, energy, great force, great ability, strength or miracle. So it can actually be translated as miracle." (26 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "The Holy Spirit will come on you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Who's that to? It's early in Luke. Have a guess. Yes, that is to Mary. Mary." (12 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)