Ain't No Stopping Us Now || Grateful || Motivating Sermon

About this sermon

This powerful message takes us into the heart of Acts chapter 2, where we witness the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost. The central declaration rings throughout: 'Ain't no stopping us now.' We discover that the church wasn't some last-minute idea but was predetermined, prearranged, and preset in the mind of God. When Jesus promised the Paraclete—the Holy Spirit who comes alongside to strengthen us—He was setting in motion an unstoppable movement. We learn that God has given us three essential gifts: His authority (exorcia) behind us, His power (deuteronomy—dynamite) within us, and His Spirit to comfort and fortify us. The message introduces us to three key personalities: Mary, whose house became the birthplace of the church and who models using our material resources for God's kingdom; Peter, who despite his many failures became the keynote speaker because God promotes those who repent and get it right; and the Holy Spirit Himself, who filled both the place and the people. The transformative truth here is that our mistakes don't disqualify us—repentance repositions us. Just as Peter denied Jesus three times yet preached the sermon that birthed the church, we too can bounce back from our failures. The blood of Jesus covers us, the Holy Spirit empowers us, and nothing can stop what God has started in our lives. This isn't just ancient history; it's our present reality and future hope. Chapters Chapter 1: The Birth of the Unstoppable Church 0:00 - 7:00 We explore Acts 2 and the birth of the church at Pentecost, understanding that the church was predetermined by God and empowered with the Holy Spirit to be an unstoppable force despite opposition. Chapter 2: Mary: A Model of Material Generosity 7:00 - 15:00 We learn from Mary, the black woman whose house hosted the birth of the church, who models using our material resources to advance Christ's kingdom without making excuses. Chapter 3: Peter: The Prototype of God's Promotion 15:00 - 23:00 We examine Peter as the prototype for those God promotes, learning that despite repeated failures, repentance positions us for divine purpose and second chances. Chapter 4: The Holy Spirit: Our Hidden Power 23:00 - 32:00 We learn to spotlight the Holy Spirit as our unseen but powerful reality, who fills both people and places, enabling us to witness effectively and overcome every obstacle. Chapter 5: The Altar Call: Receiving Your Power 32:00 - 35:00 We are invited to respond to the message by accepting salvation, finding a church home, or recommitting our lives, recognizing that we need the Holy Spirit's power within us to be unstoppable. Subscribe here http://www.youtube.com/OfficialSmokieNorful http://www.SmokieNorful.com

Topics

• Gratitude
• Thanksgiving