Drunk on the Holy Spirit?
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: In Acts 2, Peter clarifies to the crowd that the disciples are not drunk, but experiencing the manifestation of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of order and discipline in worship, but also acknowledges that strange manifestations can occur in the presence of the Holy Spirit. It is important to consider others in worship and maintain a balance between freedom and consideration for those around us.
The speaker talks about the importance of seizing opportunities to share the Gospel and sensitize people to the things of God. He cites the example of Peter, who took advantage of the confusion and turmoil during Pentecost to preach about Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the need to be prepared when God opens doors to share the Gospel, whether it's at work, in the neighborhood, or during a crisis like the current situation in Boston.
He then discusses the prophecy of Joel, which predicts the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all flesh in the last days. He notes that this prophecy was fulfilled twice, first during Pentecost and again in the end times. He believes that the church can look forward to a time of great manifestations of the power of God and anointing on the church, as millions of people come to know Jesus and cry out to God. He also emphasizes the importance of paying attention to what is happening in Israel, as the return of the Jews to their land and the gathering of nations against Israel are signs of the end times. Ultimately, the speaker believes that God will judge those nations that have persecuted Israel and that the Jews will recognize Jesus as their Messiah.
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy of Joel and how it was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles and other believers. He also talks about the importance of recognizing Jesus as Lord and Savior, and the need to be baptized in water and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the times we are in, particularly with regards to Israel, and aligning ourselves with God's plan. He concludes with a prayer for God's blessing on Israel and on his people.
The speaker talks about the importance of seizing opportunities to share the Gospel and sensitize people to the things of God. He cites the example of Peter, who took advantage of the confusion and turmoil during Pentecost to preach about Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the need to be prepared when God opens doors to share the Gospel, whether it's at work, in the neighborhood, or during a crisis like the current situation in Boston.
He then discusses the prophecy of Joel, which predicts the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all flesh in the last days. He notes that this prophecy was fulfilled twice, first during Pentecost and again in the end times. He believes that the church can look forward to a time of great manifestations of the power of God and anointing on the church, as millions of people come to know Jesus and cry out to God. He also emphasizes the importance of paying attention to what is happening in Israel, as the return of the Jews to their land and the gathering of nations against Israel are signs of the end times. Ultimately, the speaker believes that God will judge those nations that have persecuted Israel and that the Jews will recognize Jesus as their Messiah.
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy of Joel and how it was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles and other believers. He also talks about the importance of recognizing Jesus as Lord and Savior, and the need to be baptized in water and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the times we are in, particularly with regards to Israel, and aligning ourselves with God's plan. He concludes with a prayer for God's blessing on Israel and on his people.
Let's go to the book of Acts, in chapter 2. As you will remember very well, we are going through when the Lord gives us permission and allows us within all the other things that we do here in the preaching, going back to the book of Acts and taking themes from there that help us to forge what we call that supernatural mentality, that spiritually profound Pentecostal mentality that God wants us to have, based on his word.
And here in chapter 2, in verse 14 we pick up the story that we left two or three weeks ago, where we saw the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended on those disciples who were gathered, possibly in the upper room, some say that perhaps they were still in the temple that day and that it was not necessarily in the upper room.
And here in chapter 2, in verse 14 we pick up the story that we left two or three weeks ago, where we saw the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended on those disciples who were gathered, possibly in the upper room, some say that perhaps they were still in the temple that day and that it was not necessarily in the upper room.
