5/10/2026 Midtown Church – Sacramento Campus

“The Gift of The Holy Spirit”

Pastor Efrem Smith

Big Question of the Sermon: How Is the Holy Spirit a Gift?

1. The Gift of a New Language

• Acts 2:1–13; Isaiah 6:5–7; James 3:3–12; John 1:1–14
• God gives a new voice and a new way of speaking.
• A collective Kingdom language that crosses cultures and breaks barriers.
• Not everyone will understand what God speaks through you—and that’s okay.
• The Spirit cleanses the mouth (Isaiah), tames the tongue (James), and gives Word-filled speech (John 1).

2. The Gift of a New Proclamation

• Acts 2:14–40
• Spirit-filled proclamation upends unjust social orders and structures.
• It boldly presents Christ as Savior and Risen Lord.
• It points people toward repentance with passion and love.
• The Spirit empowers believers to speak truth that transforms hearts.

3. The Gift of a New Community

• Acts 2:41–46
• The Holy Spirit forms a community marked by:
  • Fellowship
  • Discipleship
  • Supernatural works
  • Reconciliation
  • Worship
• This is a community not built by preference, but built by the Spirit.

Final Thought – The Gift of Spiritual Growth

• Acts 2:47
• Healthy church growth is tied to healthy spiritual growth.
• As people grow in the Spirit, God grows the Church.
• The Spirit doesn’t just add numbers—He transforms lives.