Wind + Fire: The Day the Revolution Began

An episode of the Radiant Church Weekend Sermon podcast, hosted by Lee Cummings, titled "Wind + Fire: The Day the Revolution Began" was published on April 24, 2022 and runs 45 minutes.

April 24, 2022 ·45m · Radiant Church Weekend Sermon

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Summary

We must carry on the ministry and mission of Jesus through His Church. In Wind + Fire: The Extraordinary Outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Uprising of the Church in the Book of Acts, discover how to return to the pattern of Acts and position ourselves for when Jesus returns.To kick off this series, Pastor Lee teaches out of Acts 1 and reveals four important priorities we must live by on a daily basis.Sermon HighlightsActs 1:1-14 (ESV)“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.”Four priorities that brought critical mass:I. They were to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus knew that the same power that fueled His ministry must fuel the ChurchII. Mobilize to reach the ends of the earthJesus was forming a Gospel Catalytic Movement, not a stagnant institutional MonumentThe Book of Acts is the chapter by chapter radioactive mushroom cloud that moved across the EmpireIII. Anticipate Jesus’ return and reign Reminiscent of Elijah, being caught up and dropping his mantle upon ElishaOur anticipation should create a sense of urgencyIV. Stay united in prayerful focus

Episode Description

We must carry on the ministry and mission of Jesus through His Church. In Wind + Fire: The Extraordinary Outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Uprising of the Church in the Book of Acts, discover how to return to the pattern of Acts and position ourselves for when Jesus returns.

To kick off this series, Pastor Lee teaches out of Acts 1 and reveals four important priorities we must live by on a daily basis.

Sermon Highlights

Acts 1:1-14 (ESV)
“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.”

Four priorities that brought critical mass:

I. They were to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit

Jesus knew that the same power that fueled His ministry must fuel the Church

II. Mobilize to reach the ends of the earth

Jesus was forming a Gospel Catalytic Movement, not a stagnant institutional Monument

The Book of Acts is the chapter by chapter radioactive mushroom cloud that moved across the Empire

III. Anticipate Jesus’ return and reign

Reminiscent of Elijah, being caught up and dropping his mantle upon Elisha

Our anticipation should create a sense of urgency

IV. Stay united in prayerful focus