{"id":6623,"date":"2026-05-24T10:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T15:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&#038;p=6623"},"modified":"2026-05-24T18:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T23:18:21","slug":"pentecost-sunday","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/sermons\/pentecost-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentecost Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sermon Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Sunday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Holy Spirit and Entire Sanctification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Text: Acts 1\u20134<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Sunday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">One of the most important days in the life of the Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Celebrates:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Coming of the Holy Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Birth of the Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Empowerment for mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Thought<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Pentecost is not only history \u2014 it is present reality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The same Spirit who filled the upper room still fills believers today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nazarene Emphasis on the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Holy Spirit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Saves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sanctifies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cleanses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Empowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Equips believers for holy living and service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Primary Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 1:4\u20138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:1\u20134<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John 14:16\u201317<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 8:9\u201311<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Verse<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acts 1:8<br>\u201cYou will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The Holy Spirit Cleanses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Holy Spirit Empowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Holy Spirit Produces Christlikeness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Holy Spirit Sends<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I. The Holy Spirit Cleanses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The disciples needed more<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Already believed in Jesus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Already witnessed the resurrection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Already followed Christ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Yet Jesus told them to wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">They needed transformation, not just information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Luke 24:49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 1:4\u20135<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John 17:17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ezekiel 36:25\u201327<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entire Sanctification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nazarene Doctrine<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">God not only forgives outward sin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">God cleanses the inward heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire sanctification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A gracious work of God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cleanses believers from inbred sin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fills the heart with perfect love<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 Thessalonians 5:23\u201324<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 15:8\u20139<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 6:6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 12:14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Titus 2:11\u201314<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entire Sanctification DOES NOT Mean<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Sinless perfection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Never making mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Never facing temptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spiritual superiority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holiness IS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Full surrender to God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A heart ruled by love instead of self<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>John Wesley<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLove excluding sin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 22:37\u201339<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 12:1\u20132<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Galatians 2:20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Psalm 51:10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem in the Church Today<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Too much self\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Pride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jealousy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ambition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Flesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Galatians 5:16\u201317 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">James 4:1\u20136 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Philippians 2:3\u20135<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Fire Represents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Purification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cleansing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Refining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Malachi 3:2\u20133<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Isaiah 6:6\u20137<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 3:11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God Wants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Holy hearts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Holy motives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Holy desires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Holy lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Thought<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiness is still possible because the Holy Spirit still has power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 Peter 1:15\u201316<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 10:14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Corinthians 7:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II. The Holy Spirit Empowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acts 1:8<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cYou will receive power\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Power For:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Witnessing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Preaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Enduring suffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Resisting temptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Loving others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Living faithfully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 1:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 8:13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 3:16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Timothy 1:7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example: Peter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before Pentecost<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Denied Jesus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Controlled by fear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ran under pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Luke 22:54\u201362<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mark 14:66\u201372<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After Pentecost<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Boldly preached Christ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stood before crowds and leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Declared salvation through Jesus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:14\u201341<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 4:8\u201313<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Changed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The Holy Spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:1\u20134<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 4:31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Zechariah 4:6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Spirit Gives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Courage to fearful people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strength to weak people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Purpose to broken people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Isaiah 40:29\u201331<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Philippians 4:13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Corinthians 12:9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God Uses Ordinary People<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biblical Examples<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Moses \u2014 Exodus 4:10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David \u2014 1 Samuel 16:11\u201313<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Amos \u2014 Amos 7:14\u201315<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter \u2014 Matthew 4:18\u201320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Truth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God is not looking for ability.<br>God is looking for availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 Corinthians 1:26\u201329<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Isaiah 6:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Chronicles 16:9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Modern Church Needs the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without the Spirit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Worship becomes performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Preaching becomes empty words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ministry becomes human effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Church becomes powerless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">John 15:5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 Corinthians 2:1\u20135<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 5:18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>III. The Holy Spirit Produces Christlikeness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Misunderstanding About Pentecost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Some reduce it to emotion only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Greatest Evidence of the Spirit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Christlike character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Romans 8:29<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Corinthians 3:18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fruit of the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul the Apostle teaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Joy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Patience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Kindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Goodness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Faithfulness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gentleness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Self-control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Scripture<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Galatians 5:22\u201323<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spirit-Filled Believers Become<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">More loving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More forgiving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More compassionate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More humble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">More obedient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Colossians 3:12\u201314<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Philippians 2:1\u20138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 4:1\u20133<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holiness Is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Becoming like Jesus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Romans 12:1\u20132<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 John 2:6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 4:13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>True Evidence of Holiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Love<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">John 13:34\u201335<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 Corinthians 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 John 4:7\u201312<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IV. The Holy Spirit Sends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Was Never Meant to Stay in the Upper Room<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jesus Said<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou will be My witnesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 1:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 28:19\u201320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nazarene Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Evangelism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Discipleship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Compassionate ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">World missions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holiness Always Moves Outward<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Mark 16:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">James 2:14\u201317<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Luke 4:18\u201319<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Spirit Compels Us To<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Share the Gospel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Love the hurting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Care for the poor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reach the lost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Romans 10:13\u201315<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 9:36\u201338<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Micah 6:8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Acts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Spirit moved \u2192 Church went<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Philip the Evangelist \u2014 Acts 8:4\u20138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter \u2014 Acts 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Paul the Apostle \u2014 Acts 13:1\u20134<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V. Do Not Quench the Spirit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Verse<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Thessalonians 5:19<br>\u201cDo not quench the Spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We Quench the Spirit When We:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Resist conviction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cling to sin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Refuse surrender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hold bitterness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ignore God\u2019s calling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 4:30\u201331<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 3:15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Psalm 139:23\u201324<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Danger in the Church<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Spiritual complacency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Comfortable Christianity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God Calls Us Deeper<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Deeper holiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deeper surrender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deeper obedience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deeper love<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">James 4:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Philippians 3:12\u201314<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 6:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VI. The Promise Is Still for Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joel\u2019s Prophecy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI will pour out My Spirit on all people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Joel 2:28\u201329<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:16\u201318<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God Still<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Saves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sanctifies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cleanses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Empowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 13:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 15:16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Corinthians 5:17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Truths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">There is still power in the Gospel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">There is still victory through Christ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">There is still cleansing through the Holy Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">There is still room at the altar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Romans 1:16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 John 1:7\u20139<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Revelation 3:20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Celebrates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Coming of the Holy Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Birth of the Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Promise of sanctification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Empowering presence of God<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pentecost Is Not Just Remembered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">It is experienced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Scriptures<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Acts 2:38\u201339<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John 7:37\u201339<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Holy Spirit Still Calls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Sinners to salvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Believers to holiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Church to mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Are you fully surrendered to God?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Is the Holy Spirit speaking to your heart?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Will you allow Him to cleanse you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Will you allow Him to fill you afresh?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Will you let God use your life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ordinary people filled with the Holy Spirit can do extraordinary things for God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same Spirit who filled the upper room is here today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The message of Pentecost remains:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Jesus Christ saves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus Christ sanctifies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus Christ empowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus Christ is coming again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sermon Notes Pentecost Sunday The Holy Spirit and Entire Sanctification Text: Acts 1\u20134 Pentecost Sunday Key Thought Nazarene Emphasis on the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit: Primary Scriptures Key Verse Acts 1:8\u201cYou will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.\u201d Main Points I. The Holy Spirit Cleanses The disciples needed more Why? Study Scriptures Entire Sanctification Nazarene Doctrine Definition Entire sanctification: Study Scriptures Entire Sanctification DOES NOT Mean Holiness IS John Wesley \u201cLove excluding sin.\u201d Study Scriptures Problem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","ctc_sermon_topic":[],"ctc_sermon_book":[],"ctc_sermon_series":[],"ctc_sermon_speaker":[],"ctc_sermon_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6623","ctc_sermon","type-ctc_sermon","status-publish","hentry","ctfw-no-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6623","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ctc_sermon"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6623"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6629,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6623\/revisions\/6629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_topic?post=6623"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_book","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_book?post=6623"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_series?post=6623"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_speaker","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_speaker?post=6623"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_tag?post=6623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}