God's Anointing
1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.
2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.
3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven.
6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. - Acts 2:1-6
We practically have churches on every corner, yet we have so much wickedness.
Violence, murder, hatred etc.
Are our churches failing in their message to the lost?
This is what our churches should be like.
1. Churches operates with the anointing of God.
Do we have the power of God?
Without it nothing will be accomplished.
2. Churches share the good news of the gospel.
Worship and witness.
Share theses words of hope in Christ.
22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know-
23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. - Acts 2:22-24
3. Churches stand on the word of God.
The truth will set you free.
Don't sugar coat it.
Sin sends you to hell.
God's word convicts leading to repentance.
36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified."
37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
38 And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself."
40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."
41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:36-41
Are you in a church who preaches a social gospel that is void of the cost of staying in your sin and it's consequence of going to hell?
5 signs of a social gospel in a church.
1. A lower view of the Bible and its infallibility.
2. Feelings are emphasized over the factual truth of God's word.
3. Essential Christian doctrine are open for reinterpretation.
4. Historic terms are redefined.
5. The heart of the gospel message shifts from sin and redemption to social justice.
Folks, we are here now according to the way of the world.
Social justice is good and we should care for others.
Our most important task as a Christian is the sharing of the gospel.
For without Christ your eternity is hell.
4. Churches live out the gospel daily.
We do life together as the family go God.
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common.
45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. - Acts 2:42-47
Don't wait until tomorrow!
You are not promised tomorrow!
Today is the day of salvation!
Thank you Pastor Kevin!!
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