Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (1 of 2)

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Part 1 of a 3 part series. This video doesn't have the last few minutes of this sermon (hence 1 of 2). The last few minutes of this sermon is posted separately here: http://youtu.be/-ajjX7NouVw Spoken at New Covenant Christian Fellowship (newcovenantcf.com) on June 24, 2012

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The speaker emphasizes that true Christian understanding must move beyond merely being forgiven to being saved from sin, citing Matthew 1:21. He contrasts the Old Covenant, where the Spirit was merely 'upon' people, with the New Covenant, where the Spirit dwells 'within,' requiring a heart cleansed first. He warns against prioritizing God's use of us over our inner cleansing, and discusses the true meaning of baptism as immersion in the Holy Spirit, which requires continuous filling.

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Jesus came to save us from our sins, not just forgive usMany Christians live in a cycle of sin and forgiveness without experiencing true deliverance, confusing forgiveness with the New Testament promise of being saved from sin.

The difference between Old and New Covenant indwellingUsing the illustration of an upside-down cup, the speaker explains that Old Testament figures had the Spirit upon them while their insides remained dirty, whereas the New Covenant provides the Holy Spirit within.

Being immersed in the Holy SpiritThe second major promise is that Jesus will immerse believers in the Holy Spirit, much like standing under a continuous waterfall to remain filled.Matthew 3:11

How much more will the Father give the Holy Spirit?Believers often wrongly view God as stingy with the Holy Spirit, but the Father is more ready to give this good gift than earthly parents are to feed their children.Luke 11:13

Opening our lives to receive the Spirit's lightJust as sunlight fills a room when curtains are pulled back, receiving the Spirit depends on opening every area of our lives and ambitions to God without holding back.

The link between loving God and keeping His commandmentsWhen faced with the high standard of the Sermon on the Mount, a serious believer asks how to live it out, prompting Jesus to promise the Helper to those who obey.

The quiet power of God's servantProphecies of Christ show that the Spirit-filled life is characterized not by loud shouting or artificial display, but by quiet power that brings encouragement to the weak.

The seven-fold Spirit and the fear of the LordThe Holy Spirit resting on Jesus included the spirit of the fear of the Lord, producing a deep reverence for God that hates sin and pretense.Isaiah 11:1–3

The approachable holiness and humility of JesusTrue holiness combined with the Spirit does not make a person a harsh pharisee; rather, it produces the genuine humility and approachability seen in Jesus.

Having no time for triflingLike Jesus, who lived with an acute awareness of His short time on earth, believers should employ every hour for God rather than drifting lazily through life.

Your unique calling in the body of ChristEvery born-again Christian has a specific calling and function in the body of Christ, requiring the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill it.

Comparing ourselves with Christ aloneInstead of comparing ourselves with other believers to feel adequate, we must measure our lives against the perfect example of Jesus.

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Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (1 of 2)

Zac Poonen · July 30, 2012 · 53m

The Holy Spirit The church

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Being immersed in the Holy SpiritThe second major promise is that Jesus will immerse believers in the Holy Spirit, much like standing under a continuous waterfall to remain filled.Matthew 3:11

Having no time for triflingLike Jesus, who lived with an acute awareness of His short time on earth, believers should employ every hour for God rather than drifting lazily through life.

Your unique calling in the body of ChristEvery born-again Christian has a specific calling and function in the body of Christ, requiring the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill it.

Comparing ourselves with Christ aloneInstead of comparing ourselves with other believers to feel adequate, we must measure our lives against the perfect example of Jesus.

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