The Power of the Spirit in the Church-1 (3)

Summary

The sermon explores the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the establishment and empowerment of the early church, beginning with the Spirit's activity in the lives of John the Baptist, Mary, and Jesus. It emphasizes that while Jesus was filled with the Spirit without measure, the apostles awaited the promised baptism of the Holy Spirit, which came at Pentecost, empowering them for bold preaching and ministry. The message highlights the importance of Spirit-empowered preaching focused on Jesus Christ and Him crucified, relying on the power of God rather than human wisdom. The sermon also critiques later church additions that departed from the New Testament model of a Spirit-empowered church.