Pericope: Acts 1:1-9 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote

about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he

was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy

Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he

presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that

he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and

spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was

eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave

Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you

have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with [a] water, but

in a few days you will be baptized with [b] the Holy Spirit.” 6 Then

they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this

time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It

is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his

own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit

comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in

all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After he

said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid

him from their sight.

Sermon Text: Acts 1: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy

Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Sermon Title: Power Plug: Level Up Your Power Supply

Point 1: Plug-in – Acts 1:4; 2:1 4 On one occasion, while he was

eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave

Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you

have heard me speak about. v2:1 When the day of

Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Point 2: Check Your Power Meter

Galatians 5:16, 17,22 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will

not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is

contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the

flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to

do whatever [a] you want. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,

peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 8:29 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be

conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the

firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

Holy Spirit in your life:

1. Acts 2:4 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak in other tongues [a] as the Spirit enabled

them.

2. Acts 10:44-46 44 While Peter was still speaking these words,

the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The

circumcised believers who had come with Peter were

astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured

out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in

tongues [a] and praising God.

3. Acts 19:6 6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy

Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues [a] and

prophesied.

People baptized in tongues:

1. Acts 8:14-17 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that

Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and

John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the

new believers there that they might receive the Holy

Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of

them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord

Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on

them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

2. Acts 9:17-18 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered

it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the

Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were

coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and

be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like

scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got

up and was baptized,

Point 3: Power Plugged Up

1. Anger: James 1:19-20 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take

note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to

speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human

anger does not produce the righteousness that God

desires.

2. Disappointment: Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be

discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you

wherever you go.”

3. Sin: John 5:14 14 Later Jesus found him at the temple and

said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or

something worse may happen to you.”

1 Corinthians 15:34 34 Come back to your senses as you

ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are

ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.

4. Poor circulation: Act 10:4 4 Cornelius stared at him in fear.

“What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your

prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial

offering before God.

2 Corinthians 9:10 10 Now he who supplies seed to the

sower and bread for food will also supply and increase

your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your

righteousness.

Point 4: Stay Plugged In

Acts 1:13-14 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the

room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John,

James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and

Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and

Judas son of James. 14 They all joined together constantly in

prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and

with his brothers.

Stay plugged into Community, Acts 2:42-46 42 They devoted

themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the

breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at

the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the

believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They

sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had

need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple

courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with

glad and sincere hearts,

Conclusion:

It takes the power of the Holy Spirit to make it