February 25, 2026 Sermon

In this message from Acts 2, Pastor DJ goes back to the foundation of what the Church is actually meant to be—especially as Durango Vineyard hits the 12-year mark and asks the honest question: What are we supposed to be anyway?DJ argues that the foundation of the Church isn’t just a list of beliefs—it’s a kingdom culture: a people who live, act, and love with “the life of heaven” showing up on earth. Using a simple but sharp framework, he lays out the three essentials Acts 2 reveals: Holy Spirit-empowered mission, gospel transformation, and a community of belonging. Miss one, and the Church drifts—into an echo chamber, activism without inner change, or legalism without love.From there, the sermon moves into Pentecost: wind, fire, languages, and a crowd of nations hearing “the mighty works of God.” DJ shows that this wasn’t random religious chaos—it was God’s long-range plan, fulfilling Scripture, launching mission to the ends of the earth, and pouring His Spirit out on all people.The invitation is direct: the Holy Spirit isn’t given mainly to make us feel better—it’s given to empower God’s mission. And DJ closes with a clear call for the church and the listener: don’t settle for comfort or control. Say yes to the Spirit, join God’s mission, and expect more—because when the Spirit moves, everything changes.