Pentecostal Power: Miracles, Signs, & Wonders
May Theme:
Pentecostal Power: Miracles, Signs and Wonders,
As believers, we frequently confine our understanding of Pentecost to a dramatic and mysterious event, viewing it as a display of God’s spirit intended to impress or perform for an audience. This perception often reduces the significance of Pentecost to outward demonstrations, such as speaking in tongues, dancing, shouting, or yelling. These expressions, while meaningful, can overshadow the deeper purpose of Pentecost.
The authentic miracle, sign, and wonder of Pentecostal power is revealed in the lives of those who have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This power leads to a genuine life change and transformation, enabling believers to bear the fruit of the Spirit. The joy expressed through dancing and shouting is rooted in the reality that we have been moved from darkness into light, with our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
As witnessed in the ministry of Jesus, the Acts of the Holy Spirit will be evident in our lives, producing healing and deliverance as demonstrations of Pentecostal power. However, the greatest evidence of this power is not just in these miraculous acts, but in our continued ability to remain free and delivered by resisting temptation. This sustained freedom is a true sign of the Holy Spirit’s work within.
Join us on the road to Pentecost as we discuss miracles, signs, and wonders, and explore, reveal, and experience the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Through this journey, we seek to understand and encounter the transformative power of Pentecostal living.
Memory Verse: Acts 1:8
New King James Version
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be [a]witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
5-3-2026- The Sign of Pentecostal Power
As Pentecostal types we have become so enamored with the expressive power of the Holy ghost through our shouting and dancing that we have often missed the emphasis of the work of the Holy Spirit that brings change in our lives.
Our generations have been taught to look for a sign that the Lord’s presence is with each of us in our lives. And yet Jesus said the Pharisees in Matt 16:4
A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” And He left them and departed. He went on to say in verse 40-41 40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed, a greater than Jonah is here.
Dr. Johnson reminds the hearer that the true measure and sign of the Holy Spirits work in the life of the believer is in the power of transformation. He urges the hearer to remember the life change through the work of the spirit and reminds the congregation that each of them is a sign and a wonder having experienced the miracles at work in their lives.
It’s the peace of God that causes each of us to become peace to others while giving permission and release to those who have caused release to go free from the seeds they have sown in the life of others.
5-9-26- Mother’s Day- ” The Fearless Woman: Grace under Pressure
5-17-2026- It’s The Baptism
Sermon Summary:
The service centers on rejoicing in the day God has made and coming into His presence with faith and expectation. The opening prayer calls on God to move among His people, meet every need, heal bodies and minds, and release His anointing. The congregation is urged to take what feels overwhelming—every problem, worry, and “chaos”—out of their own hands and place it into God’s hands, trusting that He is present, cares deeply, and will not fail them.
Worship reinforces the same message: God is good, holy, and loving, and He is worthy of praise at all times. Instead of working themselves into fear or anxiety, the people declare, “I’m going to pray,” choosing prayer and praise no matter what is happening or what circumstances look like. The songs and exhortations emphasize staying spiritually anchored in Jesus through life’s storms so that believers don’t drift away.
Overall, the main message aligns with “It’s The Baptism” and the referenced passages (Acts 1:8; Luke 1:35): God empowers His people by the Holy Spirit, and that power strengthens believers to live faithfully, worship consistently, remain unified in love, and move forward without going back to their old ways. The congregation is encouraged to keep praising, keep praying, and trust the Spirit’s power to carry them through.
5-17-2026 ” It’s the Baptism”
Pentecost Sunday 5-24-2026 ” The Outpouring”
The sermon centers on welcoming and depending on the Holy Spirit, especially on Pentecost Sunday as a reminder of God’s promised outpouring. The congregation is led into prayer and worship that acknowledges God as the source of life and strength—thanking Him for waking them up, sustaining them, protecting them, and shepherding them through a chaotic world with peace, joy, mercy, and grace.
A major emphasis is invitation: asking the Holy Spirit to “have His way,” search hearts, convict, and bring salvation, healing, and renewal to those in the room and those watching online. The message connects God’s presence with real needs—healing of mind and heart, freedom from bondage, and restoration—trusting that God’s power can reach anyone.
The worship highlights spiritual freedom and identity in Christ. Listeners are urged to reject the enemy’s lies that define them by their past or mistakes and to hold onto the truth that in Jesus they are forgiven, made new, and destined to overcome. Even if change takes time, staying connected to Jesus leads forward into victory.
The sermon also magnifies the holiness and authority of God—declaring that His name stands above every throne, power, and position. The response is gratitude and reverence: becoming more aware of God’s presence, celebrating His protection, and yielding the rest of the service to Him.
Rooted in Joel 2:25–34, the overall message is that God still pours out His Spirit today—bringing conviction, salvation, healing, freedom, restored identity, and a deeper awareness of His holy presence.
5-24-2026- Pentecost Sunday: The Outpouring
Permission, Problems or Plans 5-31-2026
Sermon Summary:
The sermon calls the church to turn back to wholehearted worship and reliance on God in difficult times, reminding everyone that the Lord is “the everlasting God,” our light and salvation, and that we should not live in fear. Dr. Raymond Johnson urges believers to “press in” now more than ever—pressing in through prayer, devotion, and focused trust—because God’s presence and power are essential for what we are facing personally and as a community.
Centering on the theme “Problems, Permissions, or Plans” and referencing 1 Corinthians 6:12, the message challenges listeners to examine their choices through a spiritual lens: just because something is permitted or accessible does not mean it is beneficial, wise, or aligned with God’s plan. The sermon warns against being mastered by things that promise relief but can quietly take control, using current cultural examples—especially the growing acceptance and broad “medical” approval of marijuana for conditions like chronic pain or PTSD—to highlight how easily permission can become a trap when believers stop asking what truly honors God.
The core takeaway is a call to discernment and spiritual power: believers need the Holy Spirit’s strength to live free, to resist being controlled by harmful substitutes, and to remain confident that they will see God’s goodness. The congregation is encouraged to keep worshiping, keep waiting on God, and keep trusting Him, while making choices that reflect faith, freedom, and God’s purpose rather than simply what society allows.
Permissions, Problems, or A Problem
