11. A Pentecost that truly exalts the name and power of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all.

We need to return to a church that focuses upon Jesus, operating in the power of the Holy Spirit - and in obedience to the will of the Father. A kingdom church, building God's kingdom here and now; the bride of Christ, a church prepared for the return of Jesus. Let us just absorb these scriptures into the very centrality of our being.  

This verse should be imprinted in every disciple's heart.....       

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.(Philippians 2:9-11)

Through life changing, 'lived out' faith that brings power.....      

15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. (Acts 3:15-16)   

And.....

Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.’ (Acts 4:30)     

Rejoicing in the Lord.....    

19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-20)    

Always acknowledging Jesus in all that He does through us..... 

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3;17)   

Through submission of our lives to Jesus, He will be glorified in us....

We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:12)

Looking not to the past, but living in the present and looking forward to that which is yet to come.....   

14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 13:14-16)     

Believing (dedicating our lives to) Jesus, so loving God and loving others.....

And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. (1 John 3:23) 

Jesus is Lord! JESUS IS LORD!! JESUS IS LORD!!!   

HALLELUJAH!!!

A summary of the 11 points we have considered follows.

SUMMARY

1. A purged, purified ministry!  
Jesus is returning for a pure and holy bride. Purging of unholy elements starts at the top!    

2. A Church that God is calling back to repentance and holiness
May we all be warned. REPENT now and live HOLY lives. Our kingdom futures depend on it!   

3. A people washed, cleansed - offering praises in true righteousness. 

Do you, do I, want to be a part of the bride of Christ? To do that we must live holy and righteous lives now. This is the challenge facing each and every believer today.   

4. A revival among our young people! Drug strongholds coming down! Alcohol and divorce no longer prevalent among God's people.      
A purified church, living lives in accordance with the will of the Lord.  

5. The sound of prayer - intercession!       
Prayer and intercession in accordance with the Lord's will, not our own.     

6. A people of God who will discern between the holy and the unholy! 
Until we get back into the Word and spend time with our Saviour and Lord Jesus, our ability to discern between the holy and unholy will not change.  

7. Everywhere, God's people turning again to the Word.    
In order for believers to turn again to the Word, there is a need for Holy Spirit infilling or baptism, however you prefer to express it, to come back into the church today. Then we will see a return to the Word.       

8. A tested, tried people, once again devoted to the Person of Jesus Christ! 
Devotion to Jesus, as we can see, is developed through trials, testing, and yes, persecution, in our lives. Are we prepared to pay the price?   

9. His Person being lifted up to draw all men to Him!        
The kingdom church is based on the exaltation of Jesus, as revealed by the Word and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Are you prepared to put Jesus in first place in your life? 

10. Christ no longer the stranger in our midst, but CROWNED - PRE-EMINENT!
Jesus is 'No. 1' in our lives!  

11.A Pentecost that truly exalts the name and power of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all.   
Jesus is Lord! JESUS IS LORD!! JESUS IS LORD!!!   

HALLELUJAH!!!