5/17/2026 Midtown Church Elk Grove Service

SHOW ME A SIGN 

Key Verses: Acts 2:14–18, Matthew 3:17, John 14:15–18
Supporting Verses: Isaiah 7:14, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:9, Genesis 8:11, Ephesians 1:13–14

POINT 1 — THE POURING (Acts 2:14–18)

• Acts 2: The Holy Spirit is poured out—God’s sign that He is present and empowering His people.
• Ephesians 5:18 — “Be filled with the Spirit.”
  • Asotia — lack of control, recklessness
  • Baptizo — submerged
• Water baptism = outward sign
• Spirit baptism = inward transformation
• Romans 8:9 — The Spirit identifies who belongs to God.

POINT 2 — THE PRESENCE (Matthew 3:17)

• At Jesus’ baptism, God gives a clear sign of His presence and His love.
• “This is my Son… in whom I am well-pleased.”
• God still speaks identity, affirmation, and purpose over His people today.

POINT 3 — THE PROMISE (John 14:15–18)

• Jesus promises the Helper, the Holy Spirit.
• “I will not leave you as orphans.”
• The coming of the Spirit is God’s sign that we are never abandoned.

FINAL THOUGHT — THE SEAL (Ephesians 1:13–14)

• The Holy Spirit is the seal of our salvation—a sign of God’s ownership and His promise.
• A seal marks:
  • Identity — who you belong to
  • Security — protected by God
  • Guarantee — God keeps His promises
• The greatest sign God gives isn’t external—it’s His Spirit within us.