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Introduction Tonight I want to speak for a few minutes about the need for concentrate. Concentrate (def) Compression into a narrow space; to make less dilute; to direct or draw toward a common center (focus) Let’s examine and illustrate each one of these: “Compression into a narrow space” A battlefield…

Introduction Last week we began a series titled “Having Communion with God”. This series speaks to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit / Ghost of God. In that introduction, we looked at Act. 1:1-12 , the Scripture which demonstrates the ‘Changing of the Guard’ as Jesus concludes His ministry AT THAT TIME…

The Book of Luke was written about the beginning of Jesus ministry with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts was written about the Acts of the Spirit among the church. The Ascension, not the Resurrection, was the turning point between Luke & Acts. Jesus had to leave them They weren’t prepared for Jesus’…

Compelled by Holy Obligation (12-14) 12 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are being…

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? What happened? When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest…

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” The Jews were waiting for their kingdom to be restored and set up over all the Earth while still being dominated by the Roman Empire. Jesus had ascended. The disciples are waiting and praying that what he promised was true, that he will send his Spirit to help, empower…

17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is . 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks…

Today is Ascension Sunday. Some of you are wondering, what does that mean? It means that this is the day we remember Jesus ascension as he was taken up into heaven to sit at the right hand of God. As you listen to our Scriptures today, listen for the promise given to the disciples. Our first Scripture…

The Filling of the Holy Spirit 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be…

The dividing wall we spoke of last week was not just social or cultural, it was actually a wall inside the temple. A barrier to keep gentiles outside of the temple proper. Now though, we are no longer alienated, stranger or those without God. Now we are together, being built into a dwelling place for…

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being…

The church had its first internal dispute. The beginnings of the church sounds idyllic They met together frequently for encouragement. They made sure that everyone was taken care of. They shared everything common. They had their first dispute. Taking care of the widows and orphans was mandated by the…

The unusual God we serve Does God do weird stuff? Yes. He sets up rules that govern our lives and then he breaks those rules to get our attention. The Flood The tower of Babel The plagues of Egypt Speaks through a Donkey David and Goliath Elijah taken by a fiery Chariot Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego…

Romans continues its theme of reminding believers about our new life found in Christ. However, Paul adds another layer – The Holy Spirit. Our salvation is orchestrated by the Father, carried out by the son, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This passage describes how the Holy Spirit walks side by side with us as we live out our new life in Christ. This should be a great comfort to the struggling Christian as we pursue a life that is continually transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Introduction Acts 8: But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.”…

We are just finishing up our birthday season. We have Christmas, then Nancy and Grace’s birthdays are in January, and David’s and mine are in February. That makes for a lot of gifts being given in two months. The kids have been thrilled. I am looking at the house, wondering what we are going to do with…

How to live beyond the old life.

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,…

15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to…

Holy Spirit, then and now What a journey we have been taking in studying the Holy Spirit. Hopefully by the scripture it has helped you get a better understanding of the Holy Spirit The importance of studying the Spirit The personality of the Spirit The deity of the Spirit, the work of the Spirit The…

Let’s talk about an important subject The Holy Spirit, or the Holy Spirit of God, is not an it, it is a person a part of the Godhead so studying the Holy Spirit is vital for understanding, for knowledge, for application in our lives. Over the next few weeks (about 12 or so) we will look at, glimpse at…

This Week’s Theme: Growing in God’s Placement Memory Verse: Exodus 31:3 “3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,” This Week’s Word is Filled with the Spirit: To be filled with the Holy Spirit is to be energized and controlled…