Go Series Part 4 - Running on Full

Go Series Part 4: Running on Full ©Spencer Rogers, Jr. Introduction: I want to Thank our preaching team for getting the Go series started: Tiffinnie Alston shared Part 1: Getting Ready to Go. Dana Brinson shared Part 2: Go and Keep Going. Dana Brinson shared Part 3: You’re Reay to Go. Introduction: As we obey Christ’s command to Go into all the world to make disciples who make disciples, we will encounter all the fullness of the world system, which is energized by the flesh of mankind and the influence of the kingdom of darkness, led by Satan and his fallen angels. But there is another kingdom, the kingdom of God! Lead by its king, Jesus Christ, and energized by the power of the Holy Spirit! Introduction: Some people go through their daily life “running on empty”. But there is a better way to live daily life, I call it running on full. Big Idea: Jesus lived in the fullness of the Spirit. As we go living our daily lives, we can live (run) like Jesus by living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. 1. Jesus embodies the fullness of God. Colossians 2:9 NIV For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 2. We have the fullness of Christ with power and authority. Colossians 2:10 NIV and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. 3. We have a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 4. Depend on the Holy Spirit not your flesh. John 3:6 NIV Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit 4. Depend on the Holy Spirit not our flesh. Cont. Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. . 5. Going in fullness brings joy even in challenging situations. Acts 13:44-52 NIV 44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked abusively against what Paul was saying 5. Going in fullness brings joy even in challenging situations. Acts 13:44-52 NIV 46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. 47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “ ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” 5. Going in fullness brings joy even in challenging situations. Acts 13:44-52 NIV 48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. 49 The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. 5. Going in fullness brings joy even in challenging situations. Acts 13:44-52 NIV 50 But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. 51 So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Summary: As you engage your home life and relatives, as you go into the marketplace- your work, and you seek to engage and make a difference in your community remember… Summary: 1. Jesus embodies the fullness of God. 2. We have the fullness of Christ with power and authority. Summary: 3. We have a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. 4. Depend on the Holy Spirit not your flesh. 5. Going in fullness brings joy even in challenging situations. Summary: We need to be filled the presence and power of the Holy Spirit as we GO! Prayer to Be Filled Chana Gerrick