Unleasing the power of the holy Ghost

Unleashing the Power of the Holy Ghost

Acts 1:4-5

And, being assembled together with <them>, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, <saith he>, ye have heard of me. {5} For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

How we are using the Holy Ghost today

Dog on a lease

Moves in his yard

Makes a lot of noise

Need to do more with it if we take the leash off

The same is true of the Holy Ghost

We speak in tongues

Do things around the Church

We are doing mostly Church Work not the works of the Church

(The Holy Ghost Should Control You, You Shouldn’t Contol Him)

UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST

The Disciples didn’t become who Christ wanted them to be until they received the Holy Ghost

They were scattered and a mission had to be performed

Scared, confused,

Peter (God gave the revelation, thou art the Christ , the son of the living God) denied, cursed, went fishing

Thomas Late and doubting

Jesus had to gather them together , Peter held an election

After it fell (many signs and wonders)

Boldness Peter before the HG (After obey God rather than man)

Healing, Making the lame to walk, ---- Acts 8:7 (Phillip)

For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed <with them>: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed

Raise a lady from the dead (Tabitha, Peter Tabitha arise she opened her eyes)

Built a name (Acts17:6)

Saints, Christians, Jason’s house

These that have turned the world [upside down] have come here also.

KEYS TO UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST

Have to have and understand him (3rd person of the God head)

Gift to the Believers

Promise of the Father

First manifestation is speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4)

John 14:26

But the Comforter, <which is> the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Holy Ghost gives you power , to witness , effectiveness

All about Souls , winning or maintaining souls

- Need the extraordinary power to deal with people today

People have spiritual problems , need spiritual solutions but don’t realize it.

They questions on their minds are “What’s Up” ? and Who let the Dawgs out?

You have to get them to a point of what must I do to be Saved?

Signs and wonders , various spiritual gifts,

Live holy – great witness , not a stumbling block

Helper

--- Live Victoriously

--- Sin in yourself (convicts and guides)

--- Flesh (want to walk in the spirit)

Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

The greatest witness if someone can tell that God is with you

They want what you have , a life style so be so obvious a rich person’s life style

Might not see all their money, things they have , house , eating habits (tell they are rich)

Way you carry yourself, conversation, reactions to situations, God is with you, Under the influence of the Holy Ghost

Serious About Your Fathers Business (burden for souls)

Love God and God’s People

Snatch people from the fire (don’t wait for anyone else)

See them in good health

Paul loved the Jews but was willing to go to the Gentiles

Same intensity about God’s business as persecuting the saints

Humble (Can’t go in arrogant and unprepared ) all to God’s Glory

Have to be real, no game

Seven Son’s of Sceva

Acts 19:13-18

13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.

15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

17 And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

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God business must be an priority

Rebuke Complacency

Be willing to leave your Comfort Zone for the Comforters Zone

If you want to run with the big dogs, you have to get off the porch

It may be

comfortable on the porch , water dish, also, tummy rub Step out on God Exercise it and get to know it Be subject to the will of God Fasting and praying (hear from him) Let Holy Ghost direct you to your mission Holy Ghost said separate Paul And Barnabas for the work I have called them to do. rebuked a false prophet and made him blind (causing harm to the saints) Have to trust God Guide you to the right work , equip you, sustains, you, advance you, make you victorious Rebuke Fear and Self scared how people will react to us. If the will of God be so you are prepared to die, take beatings Paul was beaten and left for dead --- Came back to that city Don’t think that because you have trials that you’ve failed. Steven – spoke with Boldness , Lied on him, Lay not this sin to their charge, he died There is no failure in the HG FAITH (faith in Jesus , points to Jesus) Acts 3:1-16 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. 11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? . 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. Sprit of Faith, Glory, Grace, Holiness, Judgement, Knowledge, Life, Love, Might Promise, Prophecy, Supplication, Truth, Understanding, Wisdom