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Explore the biblical accounts of the Holy Spirit's impact on individuals and communities, highlighting the importance of spiritual empowerment for effective ministry and personal growth. Discover key passages from Acts, Galatians, Colossians, and Ephesians that illustrate the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers and spreading the Word of God. Gain insights on cultivating spiritual fruit, multiplying ministries, nurturing family relationships, and embracing a life transformed by the Spirit's power and guidance.
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The Holy Spirit comes in Samaria • (Acts 8:14-17) When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. {15} When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, {16} because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. {17} Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit and me • I am utterly dependent on the Holy Spirit for power to witness or to live obedient to Christ. • (Acts 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses …" • (Galatians 5:22-23) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, {23} gentleness and self-control.
Multiplication of Ministry • (2 Timothy 2:1-2) You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. {2} And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.
How to be a great dad • (Ephesians 6:4) Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Children Dad Grand Children Great Grand Children
What winning spiritually looks like • “Name of the Lord honored” – People around us recognize we are different because we want to honor Jesus Christ. • “Confessed…and burned” – We clearly admit and decisively deal with our sin. • “Word of the Lord spread…” We experience God’s power to spread the gospel.