The Confidence of Discipleship

DT: Jesus desires His disciples to to be confident in the work of the Holy Spirit.

Aim: We will lives trusting the promise of Christ that His Holy Spirit will guide and comfort us.

1. We Are Not Alone

- Christ did not leave us alone

- He has given us the presence of His Holy Spirit.

- Jesus assures us that the Holy Spirit is with us

ILLUS: Went to the fair with my parents. somehow I got away from them and became distaught and panicing because i thought they had left me alone.

Transition: As believers we need not be distraught nor panic. We are not alone. Christ sent us help in the work of the Holy Spirit.

Application: Stand confidently with joy knowing that the Holy Spirit is with us.

2. We Are Lost Without The Holy Spirit

ILLUS: GPS is used to get us from point A to point B. It guides us when we listen to our destinations. If we miss a turn the GPS will often say rerouting and please make a legal U-turn when possible.

Transition: The Spirit in many ways functions like that in the life of the Christian

- His job is to guide us (follow this route)

- His job is to convict us (make a u-turn)

3. We Are Under The Authority of The Holy Spirit

- Yes He is under the authority of Christ

- His responsibility is to influence us

-

Ephesians 5:18 ESV

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

ILLUS: The person who is under the influence of wine doesn’t speak the same . . .

Discipleship is a journey

What type of Journey are you on?

1. Are you sightseeing?

-just spectating

- watching others

2. Are you Joy riding?

- just along for the ride

- being carefree without a care in the world

3. Are you on a mission?

- living with a purpose

- facing the challenges of life under the direction of the Holy Spirit