CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Seeing our Need to be Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the true purpose of wanting to be filled with the Holy Spirit?Many Christians desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit for a wonderful experience, but we must ask what we actually want to use that power for.
Do we want power to overcome sin and love others?The power of the Spirit is meant to eliminate giants like anger, dirty thoughts, unforgiveness, and unloving attitudes, enabling us to manifest Christ's love and encourage our families.
Are you willing to be free from the love of money?While people readily want to be rid of anger or pornography, they often hesitate about money because Jesus declared you cannot love both God and money.
Are you willing to pay the price to become like Christ?Many are never filled because they lack a serious, passionate desire to become like Christ year by year, counting the cost just like deciding to buy an expensive household gadget.
The difference between the fruit and the gifts of the SpiritWhile the fruit refers to our personal life, the New Testament makes the gifts of the Spirit available to every child of God, unlike the Old Testament where only occasional prophets or kings had the anointing.
What does prophecy mean in the New Testament?In the New Testament, prophecy is primarily a gift to encourage people, challenge or exhort them, and build them up spiritually rather than predicting the future.1 Corinthians 14:3
Longing earnestly for the gift of prophecyThe Bible commands us to long earnestly for this gift of edification so that we can be a blessing to our children and others, rather than leaving everything to the preacher.1 Corinthians 14:1
Reaching the people only you know for ChristGod wants to use you to encourage, challenge, and build up the people in your own personal circle whom nobody else knows, bringing them to Christ through your service.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Seeing our Need to be Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/seeing-our-need-to-be-filled-with-the-spirit
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the true purpose of wanting to be filled with the Holy Spirit?Many Christians desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit for a wonderful experience, but we must ask what we actually want to use that power for.
Do we want power to overcome sin and love others?The power of the Spirit is meant to eliminate giants like anger, dirty thoughts, unforgiveness, and unloving attitudes, enabling us to manifest Christ's love and encourage our families.
Are you willing to be free from the love of money?While people readily want to be rid of anger or pornography, they often hesitate about money because Jesus declared you cannot love both God and money.
Are you willing to pay the price to become like Christ?Many are never filled because they lack a serious, passionate desire to become like Christ year by year, counting the cost just like deciding to buy an expensive household gadget.
The difference between the fruit and the gifts of the SpiritWhile the fruit refers to our personal life, the New Testament makes the gifts of the Spirit available to every child of God, unlike the Old Testament where only occasional prophets or kings had the anointing.
What does prophecy mean in the New Testament?In the New Testament, prophecy is primarily a gift to encourage people, challenge or exhort them, and build them up spiritually rather than predicting the future.1 Corinthians 14:3
Longing earnestly for the gift of prophecyThe Bible commands us to long earnestly for this gift of edification so that we can be a blessing to our children and others, rather than leaving everything to the preacher.1 Corinthians 14:1
Reaching the people only you know for ChristGod wants to use you to encourage, challenge, and build up the people in your own personal circle whom nobody else knows, bringing them to Christ through your service.
