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TRUTH: Christian’s possess the power of God for Jesus
Series Recap:
What do we know about the Holy Spirit so far from our series?
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God in the life of the believer
The Holy Spirit illuminates our understand of the Word of God
Tonight, the Holy Spirit gives believers the very power of God.
Context
Jesus had resurrected from the grave.
Appeared to the disciples.
Appeared to hundreds in a timespan of 40 days in His resurrected body.
While the disciples were with Him, Jesus ordered them to stay in Jerusalem until they had received the promise of Father, which was the indwelling Holy Spirit of God.
God’s Word
Acts 1:4-8
TRUTH: Christian’s possess the power of God for Jesus
What does this mean for the Christian?
How does that truth affect the Christian’s everyday life?
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The Holy Spirit Empowers Christians to Live for Jesus
Christian’s have the very power of God.
Wrong view of God’s strength | Weight lifting spotting
We aren’t called to tap into God’s strength through His Spirit once ours runs out.
God is inviting us as Jesus followers to tap into His strength 100% all the the time.
Not when we run out.
What’s going on in ?
The disciples asked, “Will it be at this time when you restore the kingdom of Israel?” (The disciples were still under the impression that Jesus came to restore the earthly nation of Israel God created in the beginning.”)
Jesus’ response was, “Don’t worry about the specifics, rely on God’s power in you for what God has planned for you.”
The Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the Christian is to empower him/her.
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The Holy Spirit Empowers Christians to be a Witness
The Holy Spirit enables the Christian to be a witness of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit came in and indwelt the first Christians
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The Holy Spirit enables the Christian to be a witness of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit enables the Christian to be a witness of Jesus.
Do not confuse the empowering work of the Spirit with for everyday tasks.
Yes, if we rely on the Spirit’s work in our lives, He will be our strength.
But, the risk of leaning on God’s Spirit for selfish gain isn’t the job of the Spirit.
A lot of times in our lives as Christians, we think that’s the benefits of salvation are for ourselves only.
What do I mean by this? “I am saved, forgiven, given eternal life, possess the power of God so I can tell God what to do.”
We do it.
“God, give me the strength to play good today at my game.”
“God, give me the strength to ace my test that I somewhat studied for.”
“God, heal me of my sickness.”
Those are all good, but most of the times that’s the only time we go to God; we go to God to get stuff.
Here’s essentially what we’re saying when we try to use God for selfish reasons:
“God, let me tap into Your power for what I want to do with my life.”
CONCLUSION
Apple charger | no power source
TRUTH: Christian’s possess the power of God for Jesus
Christians cannot live for Jesus apart from the Spirit of God.
It’s through His power we are His witnesses
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