In this powerful opening message of a new sermon series, Pastor Sam Rodriguez declares a prophetic word rooted in Acts 1:4 — “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift He promised.”

With passion and clarity, Pastor Sam unpacks the post-resurrection instruction from Jesus, reminding us that the full work of Christ isn't complete at the cross or the empty tomb—but culminates in the Upper Room, where the Holy Spirit was poured out.

"I’m not going anywhere without the promise."

This sermon challenges believers not to settle for partial Christianity. Too many stop at the resurrection, but Pentecost is the power that activates everything Jesus paid for. In the Upper Room, He didn’t just prove or redeem—He released and commissioned.

Cross: He redeemed us

Tomb: He resurrected us

Upper Room: He released us

The Holy Spirit is not a denominational feature—He is the full expression of the promise.

If you're filled with the Holy Spirit, you are no longer who or where you used to be.