Be Filled with the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - April 7, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/be-filled-with-holy-spirit River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to him and drink, emphasizing that receiving this life is a matter of trust rather than works. The speaker stresses that true spiritual desire should be to bless others, not to gain personal reputation or ministry recognition. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of being 'dead to the world,' focused solely on the Savior's eyes.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Coming to Jesus to DrinkJesus invites anyone who is thirsty to come to Him and receive living water simply by trusting and drinking, just as a baby drinks naturally.John 7:37
Not Seeking Great Things for YourselfUsing the example of Jeremiah warning his assistant Baruch, believers are urged not to seek great ministries or human recognition for themselves.Jeremiah 45:1–5
Dead to the World and Its ApplauseTrue discipleship means dying to the world's applause and opinions, desiring to be good or great only in the eyes of the Savior.
The Need for the Power of the Holy SpiritMoving beyond dry biblical study requires seeking the power of the Holy Spirit, much like early revivalists such as Charles Finney experienced.
Power to Be WitnessesThe true mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit, according to Jesus, is receiving power to be His witnesses in both life and word, starting at home.Acts 1:8
D.L. Moody's Hunger for the SpiritEvangelist D.L. Moody's ministry was transformed only after two women prayed for him to be filled with the Holy Spirit, leading to an overwhelming encounter.
Continuously Being FilledEphesians 5:18 teaches that believers should be continuously filled with the Spirit rather than relying on a single past experience.Ephesians 5:18
The Ten-Room House IllustrationJust having the Holy Spirit dwell within at conversion is different from letting Him fill every room of one's life, which requires opening every door voluntarily.Romans 8:9
Biographies of Totally Surrendered MenHistorical figures like A.B. Simpson and William Booth illustrate how God uses leaders who completely abandon personal ambition and money to serve the broken.
The Holy Spirit Glorifies ChristThe primary role of the Holy Spirit is to testify about and glorify Jesus Christ rather than drawing attention to Himself or spiritual gifts.John 15:26
Jesus Explains the FatherJesus came to explain the loving nature of the Father, who smiles upon His children and desires intimate fellowship rather than viewing them with constant condemnation.John 1:18
Rejecting the Love of Money in MinistryTrue servants of Christ must be entirely free from the pursuit of money, contrasting Jesus' selfless example with commercialized modern preaching.
Closing Prayer of Surrender and FillingThe speaker leads the congregation in a time of silent prayer to forgive others, renounce unrighteousness, and ask the Holy Spirit to fill them completely.
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