The Gift of the Holy Spirit

Series: Bold Witness

Date: May 12, 2019

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Big Idea: To be bold and effective in your witness wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit to fill you.

Introduction

Jesus’ last words:

“Its all about me” (1-11)

“Wait for what my Father promised” (4)

What did He promise?

He promised that a new comforter would come

He promised that the Holy Spirit would remind and teach everything that Jesus already did

He promised that that we would be baptized by the Holy Spirit

Why did Christ know they needed this?

The church exploded in growth

They were put in tremendous leadership pressure

They would be persecuted

Why did Jesus ask them to wait?

Perhaps because He knew the value of resting, praying, and anticipating

Perhaps He knew His disciples habit of planning, preparing and pushing ahead

Perhaps He knew that what was about to happen in 10 days was going to rock their world!—

“I will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” (5)

Why does God gift us with the Holy Spirit?

To give assurance of acceptance by God (Acts 15:8)

To convict the world of sin (Acts 2:37)

To provide spiritual gifts (I Cor. 12)

To work miracles, signs and wonders (Rom. 15:18-19)

To give boldness in preaching and witnessing (Acts. 1:8)

To cultivate the fruit of the Spirit (Rom. 14:17)

To sanctify the believer (II Thes. 2:13)

Jesus knew the disciples needed this new relationship with the Holy Spirit

The disciples would come into a new and personal relationship with the Holy Spirit

The disciples would be cleansed and purified by the Holy Spirit

The disciples would become more effective in ministry

“Focus on what you know, not on what you don’t” (6)

Focus on God’s priorities, not yours

Focus on what you understand, not what you don’t

Conclusion

To God Be the Glory

John 13:1-17

1 Peter 4:7-11

5/5/19

Sermon in a Sentence: Pray Faithfully, Love Deeply, Serve Joyfully

Introduction

1. Pray Faithfully (v.7)

2. Love Deeply (v.8)

3. Serve Joyfully (v.10)

Conclusion: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

50th Anniversary Sermon

“The Body of Christ”

Ephesians 1:15-23

4/22/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

Go and make disciples of all nations – Jesus

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

Power, Power, Power, Power

A Living, Breathing Church

God’s Strength through our Weakness

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Easter 2019 Sermon

Jesus: The Profile of Courage

Isaiah 50:4-9a / Acts 10:34-43

4/21/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. – Jesus

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

The Courageous Few

Pursuing a Divine Purpose

Embracing Divine Promises

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

6: Jezebel the Manipulator

2 Kings 9:30-37 / Matthew 20:20-28

4/14/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

Is there any Jezebel in you needing to be Crucified so all of Christ can be Resurrected in you?

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

Manipulation at Work

Manipulation at Work, pt. 2

Recognize Jezebel?

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Rehoboam the Headstrong

Sermon in a Sentence: The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Proverbs 15:2

1. The Kid Becomes King

2. Choose Your Advisers Wisely

3. Seek God's Wisdom

4. Respond with Kindness

Profiles in Failure

4: King Solomon – Finishing Weakly

1 Kings 11:1-13 / James 1:1-18

3/31/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

A Rusty Crown

You Cannot “Control” Sin

Your Life Impacts Others

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Profiles in Failure

3: King Saul

1 Chronicles 10 / Luke 14:25-35

3/24/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

The Christian’s Primary Goal is to Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

Saul’s Failure Summarized

Using God as a Means to an End

Glorifying God as a Means to an End

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Profiles in Failure

2: Goliath the Bully

1 Samuel 17:1-11, 45-50 / 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

3/17/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

God can do great things through weak people who recognize their need for God’s strength.

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

the Bully – Goliath

The Hero – David

Learning from Goliath

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Profiles in Failure

“Achan’s Greed”

Joshua 7:19-26 / Matthew 5:17-26

3/10/19

Sermon in a Sentence:

Disobedience to God is not just when we commit sinful acts, but also when we allow sinful desires to fester in our hearts.

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

He Saw

He Coveted

He Took

Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?