In The Wake Of The Spirit | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Acts 2:36-47

Many people who traffic on the outskirts of Christianity have weird notions of what it looks like to live a “Spirit filled life.” But in the wake of Pentecost, there were tangible signs that the Spirit had come in power to transform a fledgling group into a worldwide movement.

Sermon Points:

  • Powerful Preaching
  • Careful Study
  • Shared Resources
  • Evangelistic Worship

The Coming of the Spirit | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Acts 2:1-12

The coming of Holy Spirit at Pentecost was the “shot heard around the world” for the Kingdom of God. This was the decisive event for the church, but it can be hard to understand the meaning behind it. What does Pentecost mean for us today?

Sermon Points:

  • What did this mean to THEM?
  • What does this mean for US?

The Coronation of Jesus | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Acts 1:4-11

The mission of Jesus continues with him taking his place beside his Father at the Throne of the universe. Without this key insight, God’s people can (and often have) severely missed his purposes for what his kingdom is like AND how it’s going to advance.

Sermon Points:

  • Clarifying The Mission
  • Empowering The Mission

Jesus, Continued… | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1-3

The book of Acts is the second part of Luke’s Gospel, so it’s not a new movement that’s being started, but God’s advance into the world to plant Jesus Communities and heal the world. Father, Son and Holy Spirit working together to advance a Kingdom.

Sermon Points:

  • God, Directing…
  • The Kingdom, Advanced…
  • Jesus, Continued…