Have you ever wanted to preach on a controversial social issue but you didn't know where to start? In two weeks we're launching a new series called "The Hot Zone: Preaching Today's Tough Topics." We have an impressive lineup of sermons on some of today's most challenging social issues, including racism, divorce, homosexuality, sex trafficking, social justice, God and government, sexual immorality, and celibacy. We've also asked our panel of preachers to shed some light on how they approached the subject for their congregation. We'll launch the series in two weeks with a message from Bryan Loritts on racial reconciliation. Watch for more details.

This week we offer a powerful Pentecost sermon from one of our featured preachers—Kevin Miller. Kevin uses the story of John the Baptist to explore this central question: What would it be like to be saturated in the very power and presence of God? Of course that's what the baptism in the Spirit is all about. So enjoy the sermon and may the Spirit fill you and your preaching with righteousness, joy, and peace!

This week we also feature:

• Illustration: Son with Disabilities Says, "Dad, You're My Hero"
• Spirit Baptism By Kevin Miller
• Video: The Message of Pentecost

In Christ,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.