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7/30/17 “SOMETHING IS MISSING” – Pastor Shane Idleman
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Something Is Missing
ACTS 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” – Transitionary period – a baptism of repentance for the coming Messiah.
Did Paul notice that something was off? If the disciples had the Holy Spirit why ask if they received Him? If they weren’t disciples, why call them disciples?
A] They lacked spiritual power and fruit – I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THIS QUESTION TO SOME AS WELL.
B] They did not hear about Pentecost: Acts 1:8 ESV, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
C] They said they “believe” – but THEY didn’t have a relationship with God.
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4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon [epi] them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
Don’t minimize what happened here – this was a turning point – this was the most important day of their life [nothing compared to it] – they were transformed!
A FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT THIS TOPIC FOR A SEASON –
Jn 7:38 ESV – “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water’.” Matt 3:11 NIV, “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
These scriptures have been bothering people for 2000 years! SOMETHING IS MISSING!
This is one reason why many are turned off by the church – We talk about a POWERFUL gospel, but don’t have the Power!
The Spirit coming upon you makes all the difference – you can know the Bible, believe in Jesus, & try to live a holy life – but still be missing something.
APPLICATION: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
Is there spiritual power [NOT JUST KNOWLEDGE]? Is there a love for God’s Word, Worship, Prayer, and others [NOT JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS]?
The greatest need today is WHAT IS MISSING!
2. Baptism is a step of obedience – then the power flows. Were you baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ…
CLEARING the CONFUSION: Act...
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Complete Sermon Notes
Something Is Missing
ACTS 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” – Transitionary period – a baptism of repentance for the coming Messiah.
Did Paul notice that something was off? If the disciples had the Holy Spirit why ask if they received Him? If they weren’t disciples, why call them disciples?
A] They lacked spiritual power and fruit – I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THIS QUESTION TO SOME AS WELL.
B] They did not hear about Pentecost: Acts 1:8 ESV, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
C] They said they “believe” – but THEY didn’t have a relationship with God.
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4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon [epi] them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
Don’t minimize what happened here – this was a turning point – this was the most important day of their life [nothing compared to it] – they were transformed!
A FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT THIS TOPIC FOR A SEASON –
Jn 7:38 ESV – “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water’.” Matt 3:11 NIV, “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
These scriptures have been bothering people for 2000 years! SOMETHING IS MISSING!
This is one reason why many are turned off by the church – We talk about a POWERFUL gospel, but don’t have the Power!
The Spirit coming upon you makes all the difference – you can know the Bible, believe in Jesus, & try to live a holy life – but still be missing something.
APPLICATION: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
Is there spiritual power [NOT JUST KNOWLEDGE]? Is there a love for God’s Word, Worship, Prayer, and others [NOT JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS]?
The greatest need today is WHAT IS MISSING!
2. Baptism is a step of obedience – then the power flows. Were you baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ…
CLEARING the CONFUSION: Act...