Acts 2:1-4
The Pentecost story is pretty crazy. The Holy Spirit descends with the sound of rushing wind, even without a wind blowing. Fire appears, floating in the air, and it floats about the disciples’ heads. Then, filled with the Spirit, they are driven out into the streets to preach in every language imaginable. What an amazing, awe-filled experience!
It’s so powerful, so crazy, that it reminds me of other events when the a spirit comes on someone and causes them to do something crazy. It sounds like possession. Most of the times we read about a possession, we read about demons. In this sermon, I contrast demon possession and Holy Spirit possession to show the blessings of being filled with the Spirit.