New Year Message 2021

Title: THERE IS A MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE
1. Text: Acts 2:1-4; 14-21

2. Text: Joel 2:15-21

MAIN POINTS:
1. THE PROMISE GIVEN:
2. WHERE THERE IS A MOVE OF THE SPIRIT: THERE WILL BE A MOVE IN THE CHURCH
3. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: THERE WILL BE A RESPONSE OF THE CHURCH
4. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SOULS ARE SAVED
5. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT : THE LAME WILL WALK AGAIN
6. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT : YOUR PREACHING WILL CHANGE
7. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SIN WILL BE EXPOSED IN THE MOVE
8. WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT : THERE IS A PRICE TO PAY
9. THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL : RAISE UP MEN AND WOMEN
10. THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: WILL BRING POWER TO SHAKE THE PLACE

MAIN POINT: 1
THE PROMISE GIVEN:
Acts 1:4-5 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

1. The promise declared by the prophet Joel - Joel 2:15-21

2.The Promise given by Jesus The same Spirit that came upon Jesus – Isaiah 61:1-7

MAIN POINT: 2.
WHERE THERE IS A MOVE OF THE SPIRIT: THERE WILL BE A MOVE IN THE CHURCH -
1. The first move in the church– Acts 2:1-2
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2 and suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

2. There will be a move in the church

3. They were in one accord – in one place – Acts 2:44-47
44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

4. Unity is key for the move of the Holy Spirit in the Church.

MAIN POINT: 3.
WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: THERE WILL BE A RESPONSE OF THE CHURCH
1. Speaking with boldness. Acts 2:14-18
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

2. Miracles, signs and wonders – Acts 5:11-12a
11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people.

3.Increase in souls – Acts 4:4
But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.

4. Imprisonment - Acts 4: 3

5. Defending the move 6. Moving under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

MAIN POINT: 4.
WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SOULS ARE SAVED

Acts 4:11-12
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

1. Chains are broken – Acts 5:12-16

Many added to the Church – Acts 5:12-16

2. Jail opened - Acts 5: 18

3. Jail Break - Acts 5:18-25

MAIN POINT: 5
.WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE LAME WILL WALK AGAIN

Acts 3:1-8
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

1. No more sitting at the gate - Acts 3:2

2. Worshipping in the Lord’s house - Acts 3:8-10
8And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

3. Many will be amazed
1. Acts 2:12
12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

2. Acts 3:11-16
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

MAIN POINT: 6.
WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: YOUR PREACHING WILL CHANGE

Acts 3:13-20
1. Confrontational preaching – Acts 3:13-20

2. Challenge the norm – Acts 3:14-19

3. Unstoppable – Acts 5:34-39

MAIN POINT: 7
WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SIN WILL BE EXPOSED IN THE MOVE

Acts 5:1-11

1. The spirit of Ananias and Sapphira will be exposed – Acts 5:1-3

2. Lying to the Holy Spirit Acts 5:3

MAIN POINT: 8.
WITH THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: THERE IS A PRICE TO PAY

1. Count the cost

2. Rather obey God than man –Acts 4:17-21>Acts 5:27

3.Imprisonment and beatings – Acts 4:2-4

MAIN POINT: 9:
THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL: RAISE UP MEN AND WOMEN

1. Filled with the Holy Ghost - Acts 4:7-13
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

2. Full of power and anointing - Acts 4:33
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

MAIN POINT: 10
THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL: BRING POWER TO SHAKE THE PLACE

Acts 4:29-31
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

1. Much must be shaken in our Nations and in our lives.

2. We must remain steadfast – Acts 2:41-44
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

3. The Church will increase – Acts 2:46-47
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Acts 4:4
4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.