Sermon in a Sentence: It is God's will that we be filled with His Spirit.

Introduction

Gal. 3.2

I. What is the Character of Spirit Filing?

Spirit filled means Spirit controlled.

Ex. Filled with Anger, sorrow, joy, etc.

II. Why is Spirit Filling Crucial?

A. Essential for Our Christian Walk (Gal. 5.16,25)

B. Essential for Our Christian Worship (Rom. 8.26,27;Eph. 6.18;Jude 20)

C. Essential for Our Christian Witness (Lk. 24.49;Acts 1.8)

D. Essential for Our Christian Warfare (Lk. 4.1;Matt. 12.28)

III. What are the Consequences of Spirit Filling?

A. A Spirit Filled Christian will Sing (v. 19;Acts 16.25)

B. A Spirit Filled Christian will Show Appreciation (v. 20;Acts 2.11)

C. A Spirit Filled Christian will Submit (v. 21;Acts 2.46)

D. A Spirit Filled Christian will Speak Up for Christ (Acts 4.8,31;13.9-11)

IV. What are the Conditions of Spirit Filling? (Eph. 4.30)