His Baptism

Acts 10:38 (NLT) 38And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

Explore All Three Baptisms

1.    Baptism OF the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:13 (NLT) 13Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.

2.    WATER Baptism

Romans 6:4 (NLT) 4For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.

Mark 16:16 (NLT) 16Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.

3.    Baptism IN the Holy Spirit

Matthew 3:11 (NLT) 11“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 1:8 (NLT) 8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”

Luke 3:16 (NLT) 16John answered their questions by saying, “I baptize you with£ water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

John 1:33 (NLT) 33I didn’t know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’

1 Corinthians 12:13 (NLT) 13Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.

Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT) 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 

Luke 24:49 (NKJV) 49Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

Acts 2:37-39 (NLT) 37Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” 38Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins, turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ to show that you have received forgiveness for your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”

Acts 8:12 (NLT) 12But now the people believed Philip’s message of Good News concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ. As a result, many men and women were baptized.

Acts 8:14-17 (NLT) 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. 15As soon as they arrived, they prayed for these new believers to receive the Holy Spirit. 16The Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Calvary Church | Sunday Service | The Kingdom and Church Unity

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll learn that the unity of God’s Spirit does not deny our individual uniqueness as people made in God’s image.

Homework Assignment:  What could you plan in your calendar to do that would help bind you to someone in your church family, or, at least give opportunity to know someone outside your circle?

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His Profession

Acts 2:1-4 (NLT) 1On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. 4And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts 2:1 Reveals

• The Time - Jewish Feast Day of Pentecost
• The Location - Upper Room in Jerusalem
• The Attitude – In one accord meaning they were in unity of heart and mind. 

Acts 2:5-13 (NLT) 5At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. 6When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. 7They were completely amazed. “How can this be?” they exclaimed. “These people are all from Galilee, 8and yet we hear them speaking in our own native languages! 9Here we are—Parthians, Medes, Elamites, people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, the province of Asia, 10Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the areas of Libya around Cyrene, visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism), 11Cretans, and Arabs. And we all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done!” 12They stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other. 13But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!”

Acts 1:4-5 (NLT) 4Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:37-41 (NLT) 37Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” 38Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins, turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ to show that you have received forgiveness for your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 40Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” 41Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.

Three Simple Steps to be a Follower of Jesus

1.        Repent

2.        Be Water Baptized

3.        Receive the Holy Spirit

Acts 8:14-17 (NLT) 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. 15As soon as they arrived, they prayed for these new believers to receive the Holy Spirit. 16The Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Calvary Church | Sunday Service | The Kingdom Minded Church

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll learn the role of the Church in God’s Kingdom.

Homework Assignment:  From your understanding of Scripture, how would you best describe a Kingdom minded Church member?

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His Personality

Matthew 12:18 (NLT) 18“Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

Matthew 26:38 (NLT) 38He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

Hebrews 10:38 (NKJV) 38Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.”

Three Attributes of God Worth Noting

1.     God is Omniscient. He’s all knowing because He knows everything there is to know past, present and future.

Psalms 33:13-15 (NLT) 13The LORD looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. 14From his throne he observes all who live on the earth. 15He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.

Psalms 147:4 (NLT) 4He counts the stars and calls them all by name.

Matthew 10:30 (NLT) 30And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.

2.     God is Omnipotent. He’s all powerful.  In Jeremiah 32 God asked the prophet, “Is there anything too hard for Me?”  Answer, NO!

Luke 1:37 (NLT) 37For nothing is impossible with God.”

Job 42:2 (NLT) 2“I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you.

Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) 20Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

3.     God is Omnipresent.  He’s simultaneously everywhere.

Psalms 139:7-12 (NLT) 7I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! 8If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. 9If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, 10even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. 11I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night— 12but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.

The Elements of the Holy Spirit’s Soul

1.     The Mind of the Holy Spirit 

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT) 8“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. 9For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Romans 8:27 (NLT) 27And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.

2.     The Will of the Holy Spirit

John 16:12-15 (NLT) 12“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. 13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’

Acts 2:16-18 (NLT) 16No, what you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel: 17‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. 18In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike— and they will prophesy.

3.     The Emotions of the Holy Spirit

Calvary Church | Sunday Service | The Kingdom Children

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll learn that children have an active role in God’s Kingdom Agenda.

Homework Assignment:  How could this teaching of obedience and honor help to shape either your life, your children’s lives or people you are close to?

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Who Do You Think He Is?

01—His Names

Matthew 3:16-17 (NLT) 16After his baptism, as Jesus (the Son) came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) descending like a dove and settling on him. 17And a voice from heaven (the Father) said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT) 14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

John 10:30 (NLT) 30The Father and I are one.”

John 14:16-17 (NLT) 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. 17He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.

His Names

1.   Advocate or Helper

John 14:25-26 (NLT) 25I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. 26But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.

John 15:26 (NLT) 26“But I will send you the Advocate—the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me.

2.   Spirit of Truth

John 16:7-8 (NLT) 7But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. 8And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.

John 16:12-13 (NLT) 12“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. 13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.

3.   Friend

Benefits of the Holy Spirit Being our Friend

1)    Power—Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…

2)    Love—Romans 5:5 (NLT) 5And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

3)    Fruit—Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) 22But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control.

4)    Gifts—In Acts 2 thousands came into the Kingdom of God with miracles happening in their lives.

4.   GOD

John 16:14-15 (NLT) 14He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’

Calvary Church | Sunday Service | The Kingdom Parent

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’re going to teach the principles of Kingdom parenting.

Homework Assignment:  From this teaching, what do you believe may be the single most important thing you begin doing for your children (rather they’re grown or not)?

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