The Holy Spirit also empowers us to do many miraculous things for our good and His glory. It is therefore important to seek to be baptized by the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. When we give our lives to Christ, it is the Holy Spirit that gets us born again in our spirit and makes us new creatures. the Holy Spirit formed the syllables). TEXT: Acts 1:8. There is no situation He cannot change. E-mail: miisrael@yahoo.com 8:14, NASB). HE ANOINTS WITH THE POWER FOR SERVICE. This is "Empowered by the Holy Spirit" by First Baptist Church of Longwood on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, a course for small-group or individual study, consists of twelve easy-to-understand sessions. The Holy Spirit is the only person that can really empower us for service and nothing can replace him in the church or in the life of a believer. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ( Log Out /  Without the anointing of the power of the Holy Spirit our service can only be accomplished in the energy and wisdom of the flesh, and must therefore be fruitless and useless. The book of Act of Apostles could in sense be referred to as the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”. “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21. Please forgive and wash me with your blood. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. As a growing ministry he oversees, He is determined to take the world for Christ through community service, and the work of the ministry. Search. Let’s isolate the word power. by Jodi Carlson, Dr. Kristin Beasley. Change ). 1 John 5:14 states, “If we ask anything according to His will, he hears us.” So, let’s ask Him. References: Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Genesis 1:27-29 There is a […], The New Year is around the corner. There is no sickness He cannot heal. So I can’t just let my tongue hang loose. (1) Every believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:14). The Holy Spirit enables us to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth. Phone: +234(0)7061298081 Notes similarities to and distinctions between God-given talents and spiritual gifts, and reviews Jesus' Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). We derive our strength for service from Him. Web: miisrael.wordpress.com,  http://www.facebook.com/miisraelimpact http://www.facebook.com/bethelspring. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us because we know not what we ought to pray for or about. God tells us that the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts and lives at the moment we give our hearts and lives to Jesus Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit. #4 SERIES ON THE HOLY SPIRIT "THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS! He is blessed with God’s divine wisdom and counsel. The better we know the Holy Spirit, the more we can be empowered by him. This gives God glory. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity revealed to us. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the true-truth. (5) In the light of the above study, what can you say to be the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in respect to Christian service?Answer: “By their fruits we shall know them. Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Instead, I tune to the flow of the Holy Spirit within me and speak whatever syllables FLOW out of me (Jn. What is the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in you (Galatians 5:25)? We learn to yield to the "now promptings" on the Holy Spirit. (4) In which ways do the Holy Spirit empower believers for service (Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:17:18)?Answer: “By the power of the Holy Spirit we can: boldly proclaim the Gospel, pray when we do not know how to pray, appreciate the mystery of the Gospel, deny our flesh and live rightly among others.”. The Holy Spirit lead and empowered church found in the book of Acts understood that, “it would not be right for [the preachers] to neglect the ministry of the Word of God in order to be [waiting] on tables.” (Acts 6:2) The Book of Acts records the time when the Word of God spread and the church increased rapidly with people becoming obedient to the faith. 7:37-39). CONCLUSION Lord, raise among our youth today the “Thomas Kents,” “the Rowland Bingham” and “Walter Gowans.” Convict them of the need to be controlled by you so that in turn they would be empowered to move the gospel forward in this dispensation. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will." The empowerment is not for show or entertainment but for service for the expansion of the kingdom; the preaching of the word. (2) Jesus reaffirmed the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering every believing youth for ministry. We cannot "harness" the power of the Holy Spirit. What Is Spirit-Empowered Prayer? The Baptism of the Holy Spirit doesn't make us better than other Christians, but it does make us better than ourselves! The new creation experience Luke 1:35. He gives wisdom and reveals the knowledge of God (Galatians 5:25). b. The Holy Spirit is a person. …Maximizing Your Inheritance in Christ Jesus! Click To Tweet. The power of the Holy Spirit resting upon the servant is:-Power to speak (Acts 2:4). INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. The church is the spiritual body of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to relate and function as united to Jesus and to each other. About Contact Podcast Sunday Service Empowered by the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:22-25 About Contact Contact Us Sunday Service . This underscores the importance of being born again. Thank you Jesus for making me the righteousness of God!”, Rev’d MI Israel is a teacher of the word, writer, blogger, entrepreneur, Agricultural Economist, father and husband. It is a calculated and timed insurance for which you can demand for a replacement or refund should the product fail to deliver utility within such stipulated time. The Holy Spirit helps us to build up our most Holy faith each time we  pray in the  spirit by speaking  in tongues. In fact, one characteristic of the old covenant period is its longing for all of the people of God to be anointed and empowered by the Holy Spirit for ministry. One of the primary works of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to empower us for his service. With the Holy Spirit, we have power and help in all situations. This study helps us to see the necessity of our total dependence on the Holy Spirit for service. If you have not given your life to Jesus, this is a good opportunity for you to do so. The Holy Spirit is the spirit of God, the spirit of Christ. Romans 8:26-27 – "And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. It takes the Holy Spirit to convict men of their sins and the persuade them to turn over to God in earnest. I have to do the speaking, but choose not to form the syllables with my conscious mind. He is also the president and Founder of Bethelspring International Christian Center (BICC). you." In other words, the Holy Spirit will enable you to do what you’ve been called to do. The Holy Spirit helps us to build up our most Holy faith each time we pray in the spirit by speaking in tongues. Empowered By The Holy Spirit Pete Wynter speaks on Acts chapter 10 as we continue our series on the Holy Spirit, this week focussing on Power. Hence the real value of this gift of the Spirit … He makes intercession for us with groaning that cannot be uttered-that is via our speaking in tongues. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit did more to transform the spreading of the Gospel than any other single event. You have the capacity to think, behave, and walk like God your father, because his seed, his image is in you. I am reminded by the still small voice of Jesus to make once again sure that everyone understands that this subject is not a subject that we want to allow the enemy of our souls to cause division or get into strife about. That same Holy Spirit will raise you from the dead. Your fulfillment comes in using the gifts and skills He has blessed you with for His glory. I 'd love to help you become your best. By extension when you are empowered you become dynamic, active, receive permission, allowance, legal right, allowance to act on behalf of God. From the instant of His conception in the womb of a virgin, Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit, just as Isaiah has predicted. So how can we experience victory in the battle? Empowered by the Holy Spirit. The power of God was in evidence at all times but in a different way during the Old Testament times. No signup or install needed. If you consider sponsoring or donating to our ministry, we shall be glad to hear from you. Genesis 1:2 – The spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. You have crossed over having patiently waited for it. Join us for our Sunday service, Alpha, the Marriage Course and more. (3) What does it mean to sow in the Spirit (Galatians 6:8)?Answer: “Sowing in the Spirit as portrayed here simply means investing in the things of God which yields to eternal life”. Empowered by the Holy Spirit for Exploits! The Holy Spirit gives life to the scriptures and activated its potentials. INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is given for service (Acts 1:8). Box 628 Locust Grove, VA 22508-0628 (800) 338-2445 * (540) 972-0225 God is a great God and because he is your father, you too are great. Guarantee assures you of length of time you can enjoy such utility. The word dynamic, electric motors came from Dynamo, a defined force A dynamic force. As a growing ministry he oversees, He is determined to take the world for Christ through community service, and the work of the ministry. How are you spiritually empowered? Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. They are currently blessed with lovely children, David and Michael. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. According to John 1:12, the scripture tells us that as many that receive Jesus Christ, God empowers them to become the sons of God. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the true-truth. He is introduced with the 2nd person pronoun “He’ and not with it which is a neuter gender. From the pages of the Old Testament we observe the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence in the lives of Joshua ( Num. Change ), WHO IS WORTHY OF HIS PRESENCE? It means to allow, let, permit, inspire, give confidence to, and give strength to, often by enabling someone to increase their control over their own life or situation. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. He is not a human-person, but a spirit being. I have to do the speaking, but choose not to form the syllables with my conscious mind. Hence, He quickens our mortal bodies. The rich combination of his simplicity in heart, audacity and firmness in his carriage, vision and ambition gives him an edge in good servant-leadership. God’s kingdom manifests through our lives individually and corporately and is best understood through our involvement with a local church. Click HERE for Previous MESSAGES by Bishop David Oyedepo. He is the third person of the trinity, through who God acts, reveals his plans, intentions, will, through which God empowers individuals and disclose his personal presence seen in the O.T and N.T. A week later, on the same trip, I was invited to speak at a large event that was said to have nearly 10,000 people in attendance and, again, the Holy Spirit empowered my words. Fishing License. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. In Psalms 51:11 – David pleaded with God not to take away the Holy Spirit from […], God created you in his own image and likeness. Jesus is the son of God, the only begotten of the father John 3:16. Some people might be very apprehensive, not knowing what to expect of the New Year. TEXT: (LUKE 4:17-19, GALATIANS 5:25, 6:8, EPHESIANS 1:13-14, 17-20, 2 TIMOTHY 1:14). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. If you sincerely prayed this prayer, you are now empowered for supernatural ministry. Subscribe. This video is unavailable. He gives wisdom and reveals the knowledge of God in great ways (Ephesians 1:17-20). Hence, you become the seed of God. To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whoever will come-this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing the Lord cannot do. The Holy Spirit is the only person that can really empower us for service and nothing can replace him in the church or in the life of a believer. I receive your offer of grace and receive eternal life in my spirit. Battles of life are real. a. KEY IDEAS (1) Every believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:14). Empowered by the Spirit - Persons Who Serve on Campus ... "The baptized by the regeneration and the anointing of the Holy Spirit are consecrated as a spiritual house and a holy priesthood" (cf. ( Log Out /  About Our Church. It Is Letting the Holy Spirit Take Lead "All who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God" (Rom. A woman of substance, grace and virtue. (1) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (Luke 4:18-19). As I sit down this morning to share with you, my thoughts on the baptism of the Holy Spirit also known as the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Say “Dear Lord Jesus, I believe in my heart that you came and died for my sins and was raised on the third day by God. The only way to describe what happened is to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit filled me up (Eph. While all genuine believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit at conversion, the New Testament indicates the importance of an ongoing, empowering work of the Spirit subsequent to conversion as well. My prayer for you is that God is going to turn every unwanted situation around your life into undeniable testimonies, in Jesus’ name! ( Log Out /  ... Sunday Service. Empowered in Diversity. Here are just 10 supernatural things the Holy Spirit does in your life. Every miracle and exploits performed on earth is performed by God in the name of Jesus and via the office and person of the Holy Spirit here on earth at this present dispensation. He […], We serve a God of possibilities. 11:6 ), David ( 1 Sam. INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is given for service (Acts 1:8). BIBLE STUDY 1 TEXT: (LUKE 4:17-19, GALATIANS 5:25, 6:8, EPHESIANS 1:13-14, 17-20, 2 TIMOTHY 1:14) AIM: TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO DEPEND ON THE Holy Spirit for Service. In Psalms 51:11 – David pleaded with God not to take away the Holy Spirit from him. Instead, I tune to the flow of the Holy Spirit within me and speak whatever syllables FLOW out of me (Jn. The Holy Spirit also empowers us to do many miraculous things for our good and His glory. (PSALM 15:1-5, 24:3-4, ISAIAH 33:15-16), IN BETWEEN CHRIST AND JOHN THE BAPTIST… (MATHEW 11:3). Others might […], Every manufacturer places a guarantee and value on his product. Join us for our Sunday service, Alpha, the Marriage Course and more. You are serving as you do because you feel called by God to your role. We can see the action/presence of the Holy Spirit in Old Testament in Isaiah 63:10-11. Empowered by the Holy Spirit for Exploits! Acts 1:8 says you shall receive power, after the Holy Spirit has come upon you. 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