refresh # 1 why be filled with the spirit? # 2

11 January 2008

BIG IDEA be filled with the Spirit

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Quotes from famous people about Holy Spirit

Ephesus – founded by ?? (possibly Priscilla & Aquila), Paul used it as centre for church planting thru Turkey living in Ephesus for 2-3 yrs, popn 300,000, theatre seated 25,000, Artemis Temple 1 of 7 wonders of ancient world with 127 columns 20 m high! Paul wrote 1 Cor, Col, Philemon & poss Gal in Ephesus, church grew to many 1000’s

In Ephesians 13x Spirit is mentioned    PAUL’S COMMAND Eph 5:18 be filled with the Spirit

supernatural spirit Eph 2:19-22

1.          JOINED TOG to RISE beyond ourselves in order to be BUILT TOGETHER as a dwelling for God

a)         Tabernacle Exod 40:34                Temple 2 Chon 5:14, 7:1

2.          CHURCH = Supernatural Place on Earth – forgiveness, healing, success, significance

a)         SENIORS MINISTRY

3.          WHERE’S THE MIRACLE IN YOUR LIFE? WHERE’S THE SUPERNATURAL?

4.          Build with this … focus on this … expect supernatural - intervention - paranormal

the spirit of wisdom & revelation eph 1:17

1.          Wisdom = application of knowledge             Revelation = apokalypsis = appearing

2.          WHY? Success in your walk with Christ, with people, at work & home

3.          HOW

·       read Bible - pray “Father appear to me, unveil this, reveal your Word, show me what to think, how to live, how life works” THEN go live it

·       preaching – Joseph Garlington RM 2005 1 Cor 16:9, Phil Pringle C3 National EMI

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