Sermon Summary
· Why don’t we experience God, His presence and His works more fully?
· What makes the difference between an “ordinary” life and an effective and powerful life – baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-11)
· The difference between the church being fearful and ineffective VS. being powerful and thriving is the filling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-6)
· Spirit indwelling is different from Spirit LIVING
· At SPFC we value Spirit Living, because there’s a distinction between having the Holy Spirit and actually living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit
· One of our core values is Spirit Living: Being Led, Transformed and Empowered by the Holy Spirit · Like fire, the Holy Spirit does 3 main things:
1. The Holy Spirit illuminates our mind and our spirit (we are LED) Acts 2:17. Romans 8:16
2. The Holy Spirit purifies and refines us (we are TRANSFORMED)
3. The Holy Spirit brings power (we are EMPOWERED)
· We should ask God persistently for the gift of the Holy Spirit
· Spirit Living (being led, transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit) is the only way Christians and the church can experience the supernatural work of God
