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Recap
We have been spending a couple of weeks looking at the Day of Pentecost or the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The birth and provision of power to the New Testament Church.
First we saw how important that this baptism in the Holy Spirit was to Jesus - that he even modeled it in his life for us to see
We saw that he expects it to be a lifestyle
That it confirms us as the children of God
That it commends us by setting God’s mark of approval upon our lives
And that it commissions us - to to into our world and make a difference
We said that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit empower us
emboldens us
emblazes us
We saw that the Holy Spirit is our other helper - the one who would take over as Jesus went to take his proper place at Father’s right hand
That Jesus’ going away was advantageous - because of the help that we would recieve
That he would give us wisdom and not just for the moment, but for the future.
and that he would teach us, not just spiritual things, but all things.
And then I gave you a homework assignment to read all of .
And I hope that you did, because if you did, you saw so much that I never got to.
We need Jesus’ Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Turn with me over to
I want you to know something this morning.
You cannot read all of these verses in every Bible.
We all know the first two - because they are the great Commission
But the last two have literally been extracted from some denomination groups Bibles.
I mean gone, just literally not printed in their Bibles.
And if you were to ask them, they would tell you that it’s because those things were just meant for the Apostles.
That God’s people today, cannot do those things.
So let me ask you for your opinion.
Because I don’t want you to think that I’m preaching my own gospel here.
Who is Jesus speaking to? - His disciples, right?
And I would venture to say that you could make a point that there were other observers around, as most of the time wherever Jesus was, so was the crowd.
But let’s just say it was only the disciples.
What did he tell them?
Go into all the world and preach the good news (gospel to every creature)
We know in the scriptures, he says and make disciples of them.
And so he says, make believers, and know that there will be those who won’t believe - is that right?
And then look at verse 17 - And these signs will follow you?
NO
These signs will follow the Apostles?
NO
No - who will these signs follow?
those who believe
Was that the disciples?
Yes
But it was more wasn’t it?
It would be those who heard their message and believed.
So am I making something up this morning?
No, these signs would follow the disciples, and everyone after them who believed in Jesus Christ.
That means that these signs are for you today as well.
The Signs of a Spirit Filled Believer
And so as we read this today, I want you to know as the church, as the body of Christ, and as believers and followers of Jesus Christ - These signs should be working in your life today.
They Will Cast Out Demons
Through the Holy Spirit, you have the power to cast out demons today.
We have all been given the authority that is found in the name of Jesus Christ.
Pastor, I didn’t even realize that demons were real.
- Oh they are
Pastor, I didn’t even realize that demons were real.
- Oh they are
1/3 of all the angels fell with Lucifer.
They are the demons of today.
They are how people tell your fortune.
They are sickness and disease
They are mental torment and anguish.
They are death and abuse and addiction.
The demonic (spiritual) realm is a fact today.
And it is having more effect on your life than you realize.
You should learn how to exist in it.
They Have the Power to Heal
Through the Holy Spirit you have the power to heal the sick.
I’m not saying that everyone has the spiritual gift of healing.
I’m saying that because we are children of God and Spirit filled and acting in that same authority of Jesus Christ.
that we can pray over people and for people and see them healed.
See all types of miracles of healing in peoples bodies and situations.
And I would venture to say that you are a part of that every Sunday morning as you reach your hands out to pray for those who come forward for prayer.
The laying on of hands - an act of faith
an act of unity
becomes an act of healing.
They Have the Power to Overcome Deadly Attacks
Taking up serpents and drinking anything deadly.
This is not a prove me type of situation.
This is not like the pastors down south who fill their altars full of deadly vipers to see who has the most faith.
This is not taking a gallon of bleach to church and drinking it during the worship service.
This is a sign of God’s protection over your life.
The Apostle Paul and the viper
Missionaries poisoned
People in dangerous situations.
Would you say that these are key elements to living for Christ?
Sure they are.
Then why would complete denominations never read them and even go as far as to eliminating them from the Bible?
Because these things cannot happen without there being an extra, supernatural, powerful anointing of God over your life.
And we know, because we’ve been looking at this subject for almost a month now, that only takes place through Jesus’ baptism in the Holy Spirit.
These things are mighty feats aren’t they?
I mean, they could be almost X-men and Avengers stuff.
But Jesus calls them something else. - He calls them signs.
Signs are things that point to something else.
They label something.
They guide to something
They give you an idea of where you are.
Keep, in mind, it’s not the sign that you need, but the thing that the sign is pointing to.
Jesus said that these things would label the believer in Him and would point to the power that they had in their lives.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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