The Source is Revealed
Acts 2:1-21
Richard Dahlstrom, Senior Pastor, www.spiritsoulbody.org
Today we discover the two characteristics of the ALWAYS PRESENT HOLY SPIRIT. We can see that beyond the polluting influences of individualism and materialism, there is a beautiful, spirit charged world, in which God is writing a story of hope and inviting you to be baptized into it.
The Empowering Force of the Holy Spirit
The Uniting Force of the Holy Spirit
Conclusion: Universal Invitation
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Discussion Questions
Before questions, attempt to give the group a bit of a summary of the main points of the sermon and then choose a few questions that fit your group’s needs and style. We don’t intend for you to use all of these. Three to five questions may be a good number.
Where do you most clearly see a need for the Holy Spirit to work in our world today?
Is the presence of the Holy Spirit in our world something that you’ve regularly seen or experienced?
Look at Acts 2:1-13. What stands out to you most from this narrative? Where do you see the empowering and uniting work of the Spirit here?
Richard talked about the Holy Spirit providing “whatever you need.” What do you need right now?
What comes to mind when you think of the Holy Spirit? What images, or words, or experiences?
What area of your life do you want to be more open to letting God work in you through the Holy Spirit?
Read Acts 2:14-21.
How would you summarize Peter’s sermon?
What part of the sermon most resonates with you?
Spend some time asking for the freedom, guidance, and filling of the Holy Spirit in your lives.