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Review Last week, we recognized that sometimes we may ask the question, “how can I be filled or controlled by the Spirit?” But a better question is, “how can I submit myself to the filling of the Spirit?” We learned that… Submission to the Spirit is a deliberate choice you make by faith. As you make…

Review The contrast of the example “Stop being drunk with wine.” Instead, “put yourself under the control of the Spirit.” The command for filling Nowhere are we commanded to be baptized with the Spirit. Nowhere are we commanded to be indwelt by the Spirit. But here we are commanded to “be filled with…

Review Last week we started in the Gospels and looked through the book of Acts at a number of references that mention the filling of the Spirit. Filled: to fill up, to take possession of, to be completely under the influence, or wholly occupied with (controlled) We noted that when someone was filled…

Review We have studied what the Bible means when we are commanded, “be filled with the Spirit.” Filling of the Spirit: the indwelling Spirit supernaturally controls the believer who continually submits to His control by faith. This control will be apparent over time as the believer is transformed to…

Review The characteristics of being filled What does the Bible indicate are the characteristics of being controlled by the Spirit? They are found in verses 19-21. Quick review: what are the five characteristics? Let’s start listing them beginning in verse 19: Speaking to yourselves in psalm and hymns…

Review Last week we finished our Bible study on the indwelling of the Spirit and tonight we’re going to begin the third and final portion of this series on various terms that we find in Acts relating to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Since we’re starting a new section, I want to take a few minutes…

Review Two weeks ago, we began studying Galatians chapter five and the fruit of the Spirit. We learned that the phrase “ walk in the Spirit ” emphasizes our responsibility to submit to the Spirit’s control so that He will fill us. We we continually submit or depend upon the Spirit, we will not fulfill…

Introduction Tonight I want to speak for a few minutes about the need for concentrate. Concentrate (def) Compression into a narrow space; to make less dilute; to direct or draw toward a common center (focus) Let’s examine and illustrate each one of these: “Compression into a narrow space” A battlefield…

Introduction Last week we began a series titled “Having Communion with God”. This series speaks to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit / Ghost of God. In that introduction, we looked at Act. 1:1-12 , the Scripture which demonstrates the ‘Changing of the Guard’ as Jesus concludes His ministry AT THAT TIME…

The Book of Luke was written about the beginning of Jesus ministry with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts was written about the Acts of the Spirit among the church. The Ascension, not the Resurrection, was the turning point between Luke & Acts. Jesus had to leave them They weren’t prepared for Jesus’…

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? What happened? When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest…

Compelled by Holy Obligation (12-14) 12 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are being…

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” The Jews were waiting for their kingdom to be restored and set up over all the Earth while still being dominated by the Roman Empire. Jesus had ascended. The disciples are waiting and praying that what he promised was true, that he will send his Spirit to help, empower…

Today is Ascension Sunday. Some of you are wondering, what does that mean? It means that this is the day we remember Jesus ascension as he was taken up into heaven to sit at the right hand of God. As you listen to our Scriptures today, listen for the promise given to the disciples. Our first Scripture…

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being…

The dividing wall we spoke of last week was not just social or cultural, it was actually a wall inside the temple. A barrier to keep gentiles outside of the temple proper. Now though, we are no longer alienated, stranger or those without God. Now we are together, being built into a dwelling place for…

The Filling of the Holy Spirit 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be…

17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is . 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks…

The church had its first internal dispute. The beginnings of the church sounds idyllic They met together frequently for encouragement. They made sure that everyone was taken care of. They shared everything common. They had their first dispute. Taking care of the widows and orphans was mandated by the…

The unusual God we serve Does God do weird stuff? Yes. He sets up rules that govern our lives and then he breaks those rules to get our attention. The Flood The tower of Babel The plagues of Egypt Speaks through a Donkey David and Goliath Elijah taken by a fiery Chariot Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego…

We are just finishing up our birthday season. We have Christmas, then Nancy and Grace’s birthdays are in January, and David’s and mine are in February. That makes for a lot of gifts being given in two months. The kids have been thrilled. I am looking at the house, wondering what we are going to do with…

Romans continues its theme of reminding believers about our new life found in Christ. However, Paul adds another layer – The Holy Spirit. Our salvation is orchestrated by the Father, carried out by the son, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This passage describes how the Holy Spirit walks side by side with us as we live out our new life in Christ. This should be a great comfort to the struggling Christian as we pursue a life that is continually transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Introduction Acts 8: But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.”…

How to live beyond the old life.