Gospel Ramah Church Sermon of the Week

Faith is important because we live by faith and not by sight. Faith is spiritual and the word of God is the source of faith. Faith is the only thing that produces miracles, new things. Faith is the only voice that God likes to hear and only language he respects. Faith is activated by your voice, it is not silent. Lastly faith is dependent on the word of God thus you have to saturate your brain with the word of God.

When we come into Christ, God fills us with His spirit, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and guides us in the path of righteousness. Before we accepted Christ, we were under the influence of the world, but through salvation the Spirit of God takes over ( Gal 5:19 ). The Holy Spirit helps us to conquer the works of the flesh ( Gal 5 : 22) , the Holy Spirit strengthens us and it is through the Holy Spirit that we become the light in the world.

The work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians:

1.He enables us to be in right standing with God and to be in step with Him (in harmony with Him).2. He enables us to come to the true knowledge of God.3. He enables us to live victorious lives (He strengthens us). 4. He enables us to live out our identity effectively and have positive influence in society.God declares us righteous when we get born again. The Holy Spirit recreates/renews our inner man and gives us a new identity. He continues to intervene so that we may live this new life/identity indeed. He helps us to resist/overcome temptation. He helps us to make a distinction between right and wrong. If we obey Him, by His power we are able to be a positive influence in society (being true witnesses for Christ).

The primary work of the Holy Spirit: 1. Brings Salvation - The biggest blessing we wait and look for is in the 3 things (Spirit of Warning, Spirit of Revelation, Spirit of Prediction) 2. Obstacles to the work of the Holy Spirit in the church: Religious spirits, Generational curses. 3. Act of God through the Holy Spirit: Creates a new family, Gives us a new destiny, A new covenant. God's purpose is to make us kings, priests and prophets (Anointed of God)

The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Church

A. To empower or bless God’s people through: Warnings, Revelations, Predictions. Two major obstacles i. Religious spirit (e.g. Acts 10:44-48) ii. Generational curses (e.g. Abraham > Isaac, Levi > Moses) B. To establish: A new family, A new destiny, A new covenant. Through the blood of this new covenant He has made us: i. Kings ii. Priests iii. Prophets. This was in order for us to be His witnesses. The success of our mission is in: One new language (Genesis 11:6 vs Acts 2:5-12). The expected outcome is: A harvest of souls

The Holy Spirit is a divine person not just an environment or feeling. We need to understand the nature, attribute and work of the holy spirit. Advantages of knowing the holy spirit - Sanctification, Orientation, Revelation, Supernatural strength and Creativity & innovation. When the holy spirit shows up or when we have an encounter, it for us to devote ourselves to him. Our desire for the holy spirit is what will transform and move us. And the holy spirit will display its power to those who are humble and obedient.

Vision Talk 2017

The theme of this year is about participation.

Theme of the Year: ANOINTED OF GOD

- Anointed to PROCLAIM THE WORD.

- Anointed to RELEASE THE CAPTIVES.

- Anointed to RECLAIM THE TERRITORY.

Expected Outcomes:

Acceleration in:

1. Attendance

2. Participation

3. Growth

4. Global Intercession

5. Global Evanglism

When God favors there are things he will do for you and expect from you. When you are favored: 1) God calls you 2) God anoints you (1 Samuel 16:3) 3) He works/fights for you and 4) He prospers you. God favors you for a purpose - so you can further his kingdom. 1) God expects you to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2) 2) Everything in you to give glory to him 3) Acknowledge that he is the source of it all.

In 2017 declare that God will be known as the true and living God through your life,situations,family,etc. What happens when the fire of God manifests? 1. Stubborn or impossible situations make way for God 2. Removes confusion 3. You will proclaim freely that Jehovah is God 4. The false is exposed 5. God is known for who He is. In 2017 there will be a great and mighty display of the power of God in your life so that everyone will know that there is no other God like Jehovah

Worry is a feeling caused by fear and/or uncertainty. Three reasons why you should not worry. Because worry will kill you (Proverbs 12:25). God keeps for us precious things. God will anoint you to be the head of his heritage (2 Samuel 20:19). All this is possible on condition. Accept to have a pure heart (1 Samuel 10:9; Matthew 15:19). Accept to change your speech. For there is nothing to hard for GOD.