Pentecost: Spirit of Boldness
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 (NRSV)
How do you respond in moments of danger, distress, disapproval or being just plain dissed? Depression? Discouragement? Displeasure?
For the Christian, by the grace of God, our response can be one of determination and divine doggedness. Martin Luther was once threatened by a papal envoy, saying that if he kept disobeying the church, all his supporters would leave him. Where will you be then Martin? “Then as now,” answered Martin Luther, “in the hands of God.” That’s the Pentecostal Spirit of Boldness—a deep trust that we’ll always be in the hands of our loving God, even if the powers that be are none too pleased.
Other Sermons In This Series
Cloven Tongues of Fire
May 20, 2018
The Holy Spirit and Pentecost
June 05, 2022
All Together in One Place
May 28, 2023