Text Box:    Pentecost Sunday      Text:      Acts 2:1-13 Thesis:    The followers of Jesus Christ were empowered for works of service.      I.     The disciples were ___________________________ to Jesus.              A.    They were commanded to ______________ in Jerusalem for the coming                      of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4)              B.    They came together in ____________________ and in faith. (v.1)              C.    They prepared their ____________________ for the coming of the Holy                      Spirit.    II.     The Holy Spirit came in __________________ as Jesus had promised.            (Acts 1:8)              A.     The mighty ___________________ symbolized power.                      “Wind is one of the Biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit, the life-giving                       breath of God. (see Ezek. 37:9-14 and Jesus words in John 3:8).  Here                       the symbol denotes supernatural heaven-sent power.”                            (Beacon Bible Exposition p. 30)                      1.   The Holy Spirit came to divinely energize their human weakness.                           “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”                      2.   This would make them ________________________ to accomplish                           what they ought to be and to do what they were called to do.              B.    The fiery tongue symbolizes ______________________.                     “Be ye holy as God is holy”              C.    The speaking in tongues symbolizes the universality of the                                       _________________.                      1.   The Gospel is adequate for all people of all nations and dialects.                           The Apostle Paul states:  “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the                           power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first for the                          Jew and then the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16)    III.       Jesus in his foreknowledge knew his disciples would    ______________              tremendous responsibilities and perils.              A.     We need the Holy Spirit to __________________________ the perils of:                       1.     Spiritual destruction – Jesus said “Satan desires to sift Peter (us)                               like wheat”.                       2.     Great deception – “If the days had not been cut short, if possible the                               very elect would have been deceived.”                       3.     Idolatry – materialism is rampant.                       4.     The loss of our first love – Jesus.              B.     God wants to empower us to be _________________________                              Christians.                       1.     We are not ________________________ to suffering or loss.                       2.     The Holy Spirit can empower us to _________________ strong. Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the kindergarten room.                  1st thru 6th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center. Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “Praise the Name of Jesus”                                                                                        “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”                                                                                                     INVOCATION   WELCOME                           GREETING...................................................................  “Bless His Holy Name”     WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “Holiness Forever More”                                                                                        “Wonderful Words of Life”                                                                                        FAMILY ALTAR......................................................... ”We Have Come Into His House”                                                                                        “Come Holy Spirit”                                                                                        “Spirit Of the Living God”   CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed                                                                                           (ages 4-6th grade)   PRESENTATION/FOLLOW-UP.............................Susan Dwello “Faith Comes By Hearing”   TITHES & OFFERINGS     SPECIAL MUSIC.........................................................Meg Dawson   TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   CLOSING MUSIC......................................................  “Step By Step”   BENEDICTION   ef    Evening Worship is cancelled Due to the holiday weekend       Text Box: Welcome to... Text Box: Church of the Nazarene Text Box: Our Staff         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org Text Box: May 27, 2007

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