You Will Receive Power | Pastor Tim Notz | 05/04/26

May 24, 2026

Devotional

Day 1: Broke but Enough: Faith in God’s Provision

When resources run thin, faith becomes the currency of survival. A family’s raw confession—“We’re broke, but we’ve got enough”—reveals trust stripped bare. Their tears at unexpected help expose the tension between human frailty and divine faithfulness. True provision isn’t about overflow but recognizing God’s presence in the "enough." [00:46]

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, NIV)

Reflection: Where are you clinging to “broke” while struggling to declare “enough”? How might God be inviting you to trust His provision beyond visible resources?

Day 2: Uneducated but Astonishing: The Mark of Jesus’ Presence

Peter and John stood as ordinary men radiating extraordinary authority. Their critics marveled not at their education but their unmistakable proximity to Jesus. Spiritual power isn’t earned through credentials but cultivated in closeness. When time with Christ saturates a life, even skeptics recognize the source. [02:33]

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13, NIV)

Reflection: What habits or distractions dilute your “with Jesus” aroma? How might prioritizing His presence shift how others perceive your life?

Day 3: Fire and Wind: The Dynamite of the Spirit

A leaf blower ignites a bonfire from smoldering embers. So the Spirit fans dormant faith into roaring purpose. Pentecost’s wind and flame weren’t spectacle but strategy—Holy Ghost oxygen for boldness. This power isn’t for showmanship but for sustaining courage when fear whispers retreat. [13:36]

“Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.” (Acts 2:2-3, NIV)

Reflection: Where has your faith become embers rather than flame? What step of obedience could invite the Spirit’s “wind” today?

Day 4: Two Immersions: Breath and Baptism

Salvation breathes life; Spirit baptism submerges it in power. The disciples first received Jesus’ breath (John 20:22), then Pentecost’s drowning in fire. Like a diver plunging deeper, the second immersion equips for mission. One restores life; the other releases its purpose. [32:26]

“When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit… Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 8:15-17, NIV)

Reflection: Have you settled for breath without baptism? What fears or misconceptions keep you from seeking the Spirit’s full immersion?

Day 5: From Locked Doors to Loud Proclamation: Spirit-Empowered Courage

Peter’s denials became declarations. The man who hid behind locked doors now stood before murderers of Christ, preaching resurrection. Pentecost didn’t erase his past but redeemed his voice. The same Spirit that unstuck Peter’s feet empowers ours to move from fear to fiery witness. [23:36]

“Then Peter stood up… ‘Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.’… Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” (Acts 2:14,36,41, NIV)

Reflection: Where do locked doors still confine your voice? What bold word or action is the Spirit urging you to take this week?

Sermon Summary

Pentecost sets weak knees on fire. The promise of the Father lands as wind and flame, and frightened disciples become “bold as lions.” Acts 4:13 lets the text do the talking: people recognize that Peter and John “had been with Jesus.” The baptism of the Holy Spirit is named as the turning point. Jesus had already breathed the Spirit for new birth, but he then commanded the disciples to wait for power. Acts 1:4-8 nails the order and the aim: “you will receive power” and “you will be my witnesses.” Dunamis is not mood or personality, but God’s dynamite for proclamation, holy living, and love that actually shows up.

The wind image carries the point. The Spirit blows like breath on embers, and like a leaf blower on a bonfire, and the pile erupts. Spirit-baptism does not puppet a person; faith steps flip the switch. The call says, Go pray, go speak, go help. As feet move and mouths open, words come that weren’t rehearsed, and courage arrives mid-sentence. The practice requires staying full. Acts 4 shows a second filling, and life proves it leaks. Hunger, prayer, time in the presence, and the steady intake of Scripture keep the flame fanned.

The word and the Spirit travel together. Scripture is the sword and the map, and the Spirit breathes on it until it cuts clean and comes alive. Technique cannot replace that breath. Nor does knowledge without presence put armor on a believer. The doctrine refuses confusion about order: salvation and the baptism in the Holy Spirit are not the same work. John 20:22 shows Jesus breathing life for new birth. Acts 2 shows immersion in power for witness. Acts 8 seals the case in Samaria: they believe and are baptized in Jesus’ name, then apostles lay hands and the Spirit falls. Same grace, two graces.

Peter’s story preaches the change. The one who denied Jesus three times now stands in the street at 9 a.m., quotes Joel, names the cross, proclaims the resurrection, and calls for repentance. “You nailed him to a cross,” he says, and 3,000 respond. The promise stretches forward: “for you and your children and for all who are far off.” The invitation today holds the same shape. Come to Jesus for forgiveness and life. Then ask, and keep on asking, to be clothed with power from on high, to live the gospel, speak it, and carry it with courage.

Key Takeaways

1. Spirit-baptism turns fear into boldness Peter’s shift from hiding to heralding is not a mood swing but a clothing with power. The same tongue that denied Jesus becomes a blade that pierces hearts. Power does not erase personality, it sanctifies it for witness. Timidity gives way to truth when the Spirit fills. [23:36]
2. Salvation and Spirit-baptism are distinct Jesus breathes for new birth, then pours out for power. John 20:22 and Acts 2 are not duplicates, and Acts 8 doubles down by separating belief and the Spirit falling. Same Spirit, different graces, ordered for life then mission. Clarity here unlocks expectation. [32:05]
3. Keep being filled to stay effective A one-time blaze grows cold without fresh wind. The soul leaks, the world presses, and prayerless days dull faith. Ongoing filling keeps love hot, hope sturdy, and witness ready. The pattern in Acts becomes the rhythm of a life. [06:19]
4. Word and Spirit belong together Scripture arms the mind and guards the steps, while the Spirit inflames what the text declares. Knowledge without breath is dull steel; zeal without Scripture swings wild. Together they cut chains and build character that lasts. [08:59]
5. Step first; power meets obedience The Spirit nudges, not drags. Feet move toward the need, and then words come that weren’t rehearsed. Faith reaches for the switch, and the current flows. Obedience becomes the runway where the wind catches. [15:28]

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[00:00] - Welcome
[00:18] - Quiet generosity and real need
[02:33] - Recognized as those with Jesus
[04:02] - You Will Receive Power
[04:40] - From cowards to bold as lions
[06:19] - Be filled and keep on being filled
[08:59] - Armor up with Word and Spirit
[10:16] - Wait for the Promise of the Father
[11:53] - Power defined: dunamis
[12:39] - Leaf blower on the fire
[15:28] - Step out and the words come
[17:41] - Wind, fire, and tongues at Pentecost
[21:32] - Peter stands up and preaches
[24:26] - Cross, resurrection, and pierced hearts
[26:12] - The promise for all and 3,000 baptized
[28:00] - Two experiences: saved, then Spirit-baptized
[33:58] - Immersed in water and in the Spirit
[36:40] - Order, urgency, and the call to salvation
[39:52] - Prayer of repentance and confession

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading
Acts 1:8 (ESV)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 2:1-4 (ESV)
“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

Acts 8:14-17 (ESV)
“Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.”

Observation Questions

What visible signs accompanied the Holy Spirit’s arrival at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)? How did these signs reflect the Spirit’s purpose?
According to Acts 8:14-17, what two distinct experiences did the Samaritan believers have (salvation vs. Spirit-baptism)?
In the sermon, what specific example was given to illustrate how the Holy Spirit’s power works when believers step out in faith? [15:28]
How does Acts 4:13 describe the transformation in Peter and John after Pentecost?

Interpretation Questions

Why might the Holy Spirit’s power be described as “dynamite” (Greek: dunamis) in Acts 1:8? What does this imply about its purpose for believers?
How does the distinction between salvation (John 20:22) and Spirit-baptism (Acts 2) challenge assumptions about the Christian life?
Why is the “laying on of hands” significant in Acts 8:17? What does this suggest about community and spiritual authority?
The sermon emphasized that “the soul leaks” and requires ongoing filling. How does this metaphor align with the repeated fillings of the Spirit in Acts (e.g., Acts 4:31)?

Application Questions

What practical steps could you take this week to actively seek the Holy Spirit’s power for boldness in a specific area of fear or hesitation? [15:28]
How can you intentionally integrate both Scripture and prayer into your daily routine to ensure the “Word and Spirit” work together in your life? [08:59]
Reflect on a recent situation where you felt spiritually “leaky” or drained. What habits or choices contributed to that feeling, and how might you prioritize being “refilled”? [06:19]
The sermon described Peter’s transformation from denial to bold preaching. Where do you sense a similar need for the Spirit to transform a weakness or past failure into a testimony?
Have you ever experienced a moment where “words came that weren’t rehearsed” when obeying God’s nudge? How can you cultivate greater sensitivity to those promptings? [15:28]
The Samaritan believers needed others to pray for them to receive the Spirit. Who in your life might need your prayers or encouragement to step into this gift?
What tangible action (e.g., serving, speaking, praying for someone) could you take this week as a “faith step” to activate the Spirit’s power in your obedience? [15:28]

Sermon Clips

37s

#FreshSpiritBaptism

“And once you've experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, can I just say, you don't wanna go back? You just don't wanna go back. In fact, there should be a longing in some of you right now because you're like, Man, I've forgotten even what it is to pray in tongues. It's been so long. And if that's you again, today you've got that fresh opportunity to be baptized fresh in the Holy Spirit. Once you've had it, like I said, you miss it. You miss it, and there's something down deep that says, Man, I need that back. If you've got it today and you just want that fresh feeling, hey, because you're a hoarder, come on up. We'll fill you with the Holy Spirit too. You can never have enough.”

31s

#WaitForTheSpirit

“Go and wait. Don't do anything. I don't want you to go and preach. I don't want you to do anything. I need you to wait first. I need you to wait first. This is how important you as a believer should be baptized in the Holy Spirit. This is the importance of that. You don't go anywhere. It's so important he tells you to wait for it. So, you and I need the baptism of the Holy Spirit very badly because it brings us the power that we need to be a bold witness on this earth today. That's why it's so important.”

39s

#SpiritTransformsMe

“but when I think of Peter, sometimes I think of myself, and I know, like, I know who I am without God. I know who I am without the power of the Holy Spirit. I could be kind of cowardly, a little bit of people pleasing, a perfectionist, and all of that just know, it just doesn't work well. Let's put it that way. It doesn't work well. And I know the difference though of what it is to have the Holy Spirit's power on the inside of me and what it is to have him flow out of you. It's an amazing, amazing thing.”

67s

#SpiritThroughApostles

“When they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news, the good news is the gospel. It's what we talk about here all the time. Jesus' death, his burial, his resurrection. When they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women. Pretty simple. What happened there? They were getting saved. Is that clear? I mean, I hope it is. That's clear to all of us. They were saved. Acts eight, go to verse 14. When the apostles, not Philip, when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God through Philip, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit had not come on any of them yet, or you could say fallen on any of them yet. They had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.”

36s

#WaitThenWitness

“So, told them before they do anything, like, told them to go wait. Go and wait. Don't do anything. I don't want you to go and preach. I don't want you to do anything. I need you to wait first. I need you to wait first. This is how important you as a believer should be baptized in the Holy Spirit. This is the importance of that. You don't go anywhere. It's so important he tells you to wait for it. So, you and I need the baptism of the Holy Spirit very badly because it brings us the power that we need to be a bold witness on this earth today. That's why it's so important.”

53s

#StepIntoHisVoice

“Here's the power of the Holy Spirit. Power of the Holy Spirit doesn't just go, Whom, all of a sudden I'm over here and I'm praying hands. I don't even know what happened. I was just No, he doesn't do that. He says, Go and pray for them. Go and talk to them. Go lay your hands on them. Go help them. They're in a lot of trouble right now. That's what he says. And when you begin to approach them and you open your mouth, it just comes out. All of a sudden it's there. But he's looking for that faith step. He's looking for you to step into the river, so to speak, step into his power and he will meet you there and it'll be supernatural. You'll actually think to yourself while you're speaking to that person, where are these words coming from? Anybody ever had that? Yeah, a lot of people have. You're just like, that is the Holy Spirit. I can't believe that. It just came out of my mouth. I have that up here all the time.”

45s

#PentecostPower

“And he goes over and he gets a leaf blower. And he blows on that fire. This is a big fire. I'm not talking about a little campfire. This is a big fire, and that thing just I remember feeling the heat and just feeling like, oh my gosh. Like, I got a little bit scared because I was like, what are you doing? And it was powerful. But this is exactly what happens when the Holy Spirit comes and he blows and what he did on Pentecost, he blew on them and suddenly there was great power. Great power. Great power. Great power. And you and I need this power. I don't I don't know about you, but in my own strength, I'm not a very good witness. I don't just walk up to people and”

33s

#KeepBeingFilled

“We are to be filled and keep on being filled. It is a perpetual thing that should be happening in our lives. Because like I said, I don't know how it happens, but if you don't constantly keep getting filled, it kinda just oozes out and you need to be filled again. So, it's important. It's important. If you've been baptized in the Holy Spirit, don't just feel like, well, I've been baptized in the Holy Spirit, so I've got everything. No, you keep being filled. Keep being filled. Keep drawing close to God. I've learned God actually spoke this to me last service as I was reading one of the scriptures.”

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You Will Receive Power | Pastor Tim Notz | 05/04/26

Devotional

Day 1: Broke but Enough: Faith in God’s Provision

Day 2: Uneducated but Astonishing: The Mark of Jesus’ Presence

Day 3: Fire and Wind: The Dynamite of the Spirit

Day 4: Two Immersions: Breath and Baptism

Day 5: From Locked Doors to Loud Proclamation: Spirit-Empowered Courage

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

Sermon Clips

You Will Receive Power | Pastor Tim Notz | 05/04/26

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