Pastor Chas shares this morning’s message reflecting on the meaning of Pentecost and the birth of the Christian church, focusing on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Speaking from the book of Acts, he explains how Jesus instructed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit after His ascension into heaven. Although the disciples were eager for answers and hoped for the restoration of Israel, Jesus reminded them that their true calling was to become witnesses for Him throughout the world.
Waiting can be difficult, yet the disciples faithfully waited together in unity for ten days until Pentecost arrived. Pastor Chas describes the dramatic moment when the Holy Spirit came like a rushing wind, with tongues of fire resting on each person. Ordinary men and women were suddenly empowered to speak in languages they had never learned, allowing people from many nations to hear the message of God in their own language.
A key theme throughout the message is that Christianity is not about being perfect or highly educated, but about sharing how Jesus has changed your life. Pastor Chas encourages us not to fear being witnesses, but simply to tell our personal story of faith and transformation.
He also explains how Pentecost connects with Old Testament themes such as Passover and Jubilee, showing God’s ongoing plan of salvation and freedom through Jesus Christ. Through the Holy Spirit, we are given new life, freedom from sin, and strength to live for God.
Pastor Chas recalls the powerful moment he was first filled with the Holy Spirit as a teenager in a Pentecostal church. During a prayer meeting, he and many others began speaking in tongues as they experienced what he describes as the overwhelming presence and power of God. For him, this was not simply an emotional moment but the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Holy Spirit. He explains that being filled with the Spirit is not meant to be a one-time experience, but something believers should seek continually through prayer and worship.
Throughout the message, he reminds us that the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Pentecost, is a call to live boldly, serve faithfully, show kindness, and share the story of how Jesus changes lives. He closes by encouraging us to seek a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit daily and to live with courage, faith, and hope.