MORE of the Holy Spirit
MORE of the Holy Spirit
March 3, 2024 • Ps. Justin Spina • Ephesians 5:15–18
Ephesians 5:15-18 NLT So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit Key #1 - Less of Us John 3:30 NIV He must become greater; I must become less. Key #2 - Learn the Language Galatians 5:22 NLT But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Key #3 - Lean in and Listen 1 Kings 19:11-12 NLT After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. Key #4 - Loosens the Chains 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Leave "It" Behind
March 10, 2024 • Ps. Rob Spina
Romans 12:4 NLT Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, Romans 12:5 NLT so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. Romans 12:6 NLT In his GRACE, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. Romans 11:29 ESV “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” 1 Cor 14:1-4 ESV Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. Romans 12:7 NLT If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. Romans 12:8 NLT If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Romans 12:9-10 NLT Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:11 NLT Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
The Ultimate Guide
March 17, 2024 • Ps. Justin Spina • John 16:13
Key Scripture John 16:13 NIV But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will GUIDE you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. Key #1 - Gives Ephesians 1:14 NLT The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him. Key #2 - Understanding 2 Corinthians 2:12 NLT And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. Key #3 - Intelligence Job 32:8 AMP But there is [a vital force and] a spirit [of intelligence] in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding. Luke 12:11-12 NLT And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.” Key #4 - Direction John 14:26 NIV But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Key #5 - Empowerment Ephesians 3:16-18 NLT I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.