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Comfort for troubled heart Still the apostles have a hard time with all they have been told. I’m leaving Someone will betray me One will deny me All will abandon me They were given some hope, some comfort You believe in God, believe in Me I go prepare a place and I will return I am the way to the Father…

Introduction Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. Thus far we looked at: The Overview / Introduction The Promise; The Power; The Performance; The Presence of the Spirit Then we began examining the commands concerning the Holy Spirit -…

Introduction Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. Thus far we looked at: The Overview / Introduction The Promise The Power The Performance The Presence of the Spirit Then we began examining the commands concerning the Holy Spirit - what…

Where does God dwell? This was an important question in the ancient world. In fact, I think this is an important question for our world today. Where do we go to meet God? As we think through this our answers will determine how we view God, what is “holy” and our role in knowing Him. The answer: in a…

Introduction Recap Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. The Introduction The Promise The Power The Performance The Presence of the Spirit Last week, we began to examine the commands concerning the Holy Spirit - what God expects of us in…

This lesson will focus on the various Scriptures that define the particulars of God's complex character and demonstrate the unique presence of the Holy Spirit in the Godhead. Intro – Review All the information The term Trinity Progressive Revelation One example In the previous chapter we noted the following:…

The Spirit works for you, in you, and through you!

Evening 9 Apirl 2023

The beauty of the Gospel is seen in the gracious gift of Holy Spirit to convict and comfort.

This Week’s Theme: Purposed Lived Word for the Week is Filled with the Spirit: To be filled with the Holy Spirit is to be energized and controlled by the third person of the Godhead in such a way that under the acknowledged lordship of Jesus Christ the full presence and power of God are experienced.…

Introduction Introduce this series dealing with the Holy Spirit / Ghost Oftentimes you have various denominations that will take one part of the Triune God and emphasize them more than the other two: As Baptists, we’re often guilty of stressing the importance of Jesus, to the neglect of the Father and…

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. I. Introduction a. Every person has things that they deal with. b. Every person naturally tries to…

1. The Promise of the Holy Spirit, 16:5-7. 2. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World, 16:8-12. Concerning sin Concerning righteousness Concerning judgment How will He do this? 3. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the Believer, 16:13-15. Two principles that help clarify our calling . . . 1) In convicting…

1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may…

The Encouragement of the Holy Spirit Assurance - though you will continue to experience this… (ch. 7), you will also experience this… (ch. 8). Spirit ( Romans 5:5 ) - 21 times in ch 8/34 time in Romans. In Romans 8:1-4 , Paul identifies the believer as set free from condemnation to life in the Spirit.…

Summary: Encouragement for the New Life Assurance - though you will continue to experience this… (ch. 7), you will also experience this… (ch. 8). Spirit ( Romans 5:5 ) - 21 times in ch 8/34 time in Romans. In Romans 8:1-4 , Paul identifies the believer as set free from condemnation to life in the Spirit.…

44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that…

I remember one summer Sunday 2 decades ago. We decided as a family, at the last minute, to spend Sunday afternoon with the grandparents who lived at the lake. We were blessed that my parents lived close enough that we could see them for an afternoon, yet it was still far enough that it took two hours…

Ephesians 5:18–21 (ESV) — 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in…

The sermon "Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts: A Beginner's Guide" discusses how everyone has special spiritual gifts meant to help others and strengthen the community. It highlights the need to understand ourselves and be open to guidance to find these gifts. Using examples from the Bible, it encourages listeners to discover and use their gifts, promising that doing so will lead to a fulfilling life of service and a closer relationship with the divine. The message ends by inviting everyone to explore and embrace their spiritual abilities for a better, more connected world.

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus…

Spiritual gifts are special abilities that are bestowed upon believers by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of serving God. They empower the believer to serve within the Christian community and grown God's Kingdom on earth. These gifts are not natural talents or skills, but rather supernatural endowments that empower individuals to carry out specific tasks and ministries in the body of Christ.

Scene 1: Power From On High Our familiarity with the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost can blind us to the awesome power that was on display that day. How would we have felt if one of our congregational gatherings was suddenly blown apart by the sound of a mighty wind, and…

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the…