Pentecost Sunday 2025In this enlightening sermon, viewers are taken through the impactful events of Acts Chapter One, marking the birthday of the Church. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the New Testament pattern, power, and purpose for the church. On Pentecost Sunday, he describes the arrival of the Holy Spirit upon 120 men and women in an upper room, initiating the birth of the church. Highlighting the invaluable eyewitness accounts, he affirms the existence of just one true church comprised of every born-again believer. He stresses the need to embrace our spiritual DNA and the original church's challenges, emphasizing the necessity of Holy Spirit empowerment to navigate modern-day spiritual and cultural battles. Through vivid storytelling, the speaker illustrates the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and urges the audience to live out their faith boldly, empowered by God's Spirit to make an enduring impact.00:00 Introduction to the Birth of the Church00:26 The New Testament Pattern, Power, and Purpose00:47 The Birth of the Church: Eyewitness Accounts03:29 Facing Persecution and Opposition07:52 The Pattern of the New Testament Church12:34 The Power of the Holy Spirit16:53 The Day of Pentecost23:36 The Joy of Worship24:25 Peter's Sermon and the Holy Spirit24:34 Missionary Stories and Miracles25:49 The Power of the Holy Spirit28:03 Empowerment Through the Holy Spirit30:34 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer34:29 The Global Impact of Prayer38:54 Living as the Body of Christ43:03 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action