OOTB Podcast - The Holy Spirit Series: They ALL Spoke w/Tongues (part 8)

Dec 26, 2025    Pastor Dustin, Mike Merritt

In this episode of the Out of the Box Church podcast, Pastor Dustin and Mike Merritt dive deeper into their series on the Holy Spirit. They explore the significance of speaking in tongues as described in the Book of Acts, discussing its essential role for believers and examining instances from Acts chapters 9, 10, and 19. The conversation touches on the historical restoration of faith, the importance of yielding to the Holy Spirit, and the pivotal role of words in God's creation and plans. Join them for a thought-provoking Bible study and gain insights into the benefits and necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit.


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:13 Series Overview: The Holy Spirit in the Bible

00:55 Discussion on Tongues and Misconceptions

02:02 Ananias and Paul: Acts Chapter 9

02:11 Peter at Cornelius's House: Acts Chapter 10

03:53 The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

05:20 Peter's Report to Jerusalem: Acts Chapter 11

07:29 The Gift of the Holy Spirit for All

09:24 Addressing Objections to Speaking in Tongues

10:43 Historical Context and Restoration of Truth

13:59 Paul in Ephesus: Acts Chapter 19

14:21 Introduction to Discipleship and the Holy Spirit

14:26 Paul's Encounter with Believers

14:49 The Gift of the Holy Spirit

15:22 The Importance of Spiritual Gifts

16:41 Yielding to the Holy Spirit

19:30 The Role of Words in God's Plan

21:15 The Word Made Flesh

23:36 God's Plan Through Words

26:30 Conclusion and Next Steps