The power of God's Spirit comes upon us when we expect, prepare, and declare God's Word

Intro Text - 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy…

As believers today, we have access to the same empowerment of the Holy Spirit that the early church experienced in the book of Acts. God is still pouring out His Spirit today. He is still baptizing believers in the Holy Ghost and equipping and empowering them for Christian service.

Intro Series - Bible Answers on the End-Time Message Topic - The Three Stages of Grace Text - Ephesians 2.8 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, grace = saving grace Key Questions What did the prophet mean by “3 stages of grace”? What WMB…

Week 1 - The Disciple-Maker - Mission ( ) - WHAT ARE WE DOING? Inviting People To Heal Spiritual Wounds & Connecting To A Life Changing Relationship With Christ. Week 2 - Revive The Stones - (…thou art Peter and upon this Rock…) Values - WHY ARE WE DOING IT?? Week 3 - Vision - answers the question, WHERE…

Intro: When a hurricane hit South Florida, Norena’s home was severely damaged. The elderly woman received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did the contractor, leaving an unfinished home with no electricity. Norena had been living without power ever…

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” The Jews were waiting for their kingdom to be restored and set up over all the Earth while still being dominated by the Roman Empire. Jesus had ascended. The disciples are waiting and praying that what he promised was true, that he will send his Spirit to help, empower…

God offers salvation as a gift to all who will receive by faith. He then offers the gift of the Holy Spirit to all who have received His salvation in Jesus. How does one receive? The answer is simple. Listen to "Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit".

Manna - what is it? It was God’s supply for His children. God has a supply for your life.

Peter presents the Gospel to Gentiles in Cornelius' house.

The Holy Spirit is baptizing us daily in the cleansing blood of the Lamb. We see, hear, and feel the power of God in our lives and in the world. And we too – are witnesses for Jesus where we live and to the ends of the earth.

Introduction The world is reeling from anger and mistrust. Coven 19 and the riots in our cities serve as evidence that people need hope, assurance, and peace. Today is Pentecost. On the liturgical calendar the Church celebrates the day in which the Holy Spirit empowered the church for a purpose. I find…

Who and what is the Holy Spirit and how do we interact with it?

Introduction Introduction Introduction According to the Pew Research Center, over a quarter of Christianity consists of Pentecostals and Charismatics.[1] Let me briefly make a distinction between Pentecostals and Charismatics. Pentecostals believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is always manifested…

This lesson is to show in the context of scripture the Biblical narrative surrounding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and it connection to speaking in tongues. Pentecostal churches see this as the Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Why? This lesson is part one of this study.

Elijah and Elisha 17. Proceeding with our looking at the prophets Elijah and Elisha; can we please turn to 2 Kings 4 ? [P] Recall that Jesus said that John the Baptist was Elijah; that makes Elisha, who follows after him, a picture of Jesus: “Elisha” = God saves; “Jesus” = יהוה saves. I was talking to…

Being flled with the Holy Spirit is not juts a good idea, but a command of scripture. What does it mean to be baptised in the Holy Spirit? Why do so many people who consider themselves to be follows of Jesus, disregard what Jesus has to say on this topic. There is so much to explore it takes a liftime of learning to receive everything Holy Spirit has for us!

¿Qué significa ser bautizados por el Espíritu Santo? ¿Cuándo y cómo sucede esto?

Sometimes, we lose our sense of identity and our sense of worth. We become distracted both by pains & pleasures. We may move away from everything we once knew. We need to be reminded through something visceral, real; something we can’t ignore. John was preparing people to receive the Kingdom of Heaven…

Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” We need to receive the full immersion of Holy Spirit in our lives, but how do receive Him? Learn how and receive impartation this Sunday.

31 May 20 The Promise of the Father Call to Worship Today is Pentecost - the day we celebrate the outpouring of God’s Spirit. In Acts 2 , we see God’s Spirit descending on the disciples as tongues of fire. But there is a history to Pentecost - it goes all the way back to Moses. In Leviticus 23 , Israel…

If you are our guest, we are so happy that you are here. It is our practice at Branches Church to give God an opportunity to minister before we leave. We do this by coming together in prayer. I have learned that when God’s Word has been delivered and someone is stirred in their spirit that is when God…

The book of Acts is full of strange occurences that can be very difficult for us to understand. For instance, how is Philip seemingly teleported from the road to Gaza where he met, witnessed to, and baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch, to Azotus, a coastal town, where he continues to share the gospel? How…

Pastor Cheek continues ministering "The Sound of Pentecost" while answering who the Holy Spirit is.