Family Worship Center - Raton, NM
Are we seeking the kingdom of God or the kingdom of the United States of America? With elaborate patriotic worship services and flags flying, it can become confusing to discern which kingdom we are truly living for. This week’s message helps the believer understand that it takes humility, honesty, and a heart turned toward God to maintain a healthy perspective of our earthly purposes and possessions
What a day we celebrate today. In all reality, aside from Jesus’ creation and the resurrection this is probably the biggest day in history although it is still scoffed at by many!
I know I use this illustration a lot, but reality is that this is the day that God gave us a down payment on eternity! This is the day that He connected us to him in ways that only prophets or leaders of God had bestowed on them in moments. (*and then the spirit of the Lord came upon Him…)
If there is one thing that is typically overlooked and downplayed, it is the coming of the Holy Spirit. He has a tendency to remain this enigma of force that imparts his will whenever He sees fit, but reality is our life isn’t Star Wars Episode X.
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit by diving into a little bit more understanding of who he is.
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21 NLT
Big Idea of the Message: The Holy Spirit makes us courageous, loving, and measured in our evangelism.
1) An Unwelcome Entrance
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2) The Holy Spirit In Us
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3) The Holy Spirit Conquers Fear
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2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
4) The Holy Spirit Gives You Power
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5) The Holy Spirit Helps You Love
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6) The Holy Spirit Breaks Barriers
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Application Point: No matter the circumstances, you don’t have to be afraid; the Holy Spirit is with you.
The Holy Spirit helps us to:
Open our eyes to the attacks around us
Check our emotions at the door
Gain wisdom in our folly
Conquer fear
Empower us
Love others, and
break down barriers.
Proverbs 4:25 ESV