Devoted to the Source

As we continue our series The Devoted Life, we turn to one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—moments in church history: the day of Pentecost. In this message, Devoted to the Source, Pastor Steven Pettis walks us through Acts 2:1–4 to help us understand that before there was a sound, before there were tongues, and before the crowd gathered, there was a filling.

This sermon doesn’t focus on chasing an experience but on recognizing the Holy Spirit as the promised Source behind the gift. Through careful exposition and biblical cross-references, we clarify the difference between the baptism and the filling of the Spirit, showing how Spirit-filled living is essential to our witness, obedience, and boldness.

We invite you to explore how a devoted life starts not with outward expressions, but with an inward filling that empowers us to live and speak for Christ.