Filled I
Filled I “Spiritual Holding Pattern”
Intro: Intro to the series and the movement of our faith- You’ve got to start somewhere if you want movement
Act 1:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Act 1:7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.
Act 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Act 1:9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. Act 1:10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, Act 1:11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
_*Things that cause a holding pattern:*_
1. * Thinking in our vicinity Vs 6-7*
-We tend to live in a rut because we don’t think big enough
-They expected their world to be changed not “the” world
-We too often are about our lives and not the lives of others or the kingdom
* Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
* Php 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
* Php 2:21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ
-Ways to tell: Sharing only your story when asked what God is doing. Comparing to others
-ILLUS- Proud of church stories or disgusted with church stories
*2. Underestimating God’s Spirit and its power Vs 8*
-God is sending us Himself in the form of a power that changes things
-It:
* empowers-Spiritual gifts
* guides-You have to know what His voice sounds like
* convicts-Response ensures obedience
-in the same way prophets of old-Gideon, Isaiah, Jonah
-This does not depend on your ability (the difference between humility and condemnation)
*3. Being fixed on an event Vs 9-11*
-Sometimes we can get stuck on an event that we saw God do. There is so much more!!!!
* Num 21:9 So Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live.
* 2Ki 18:4 He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it (it was called Nehushtan).
-They worshipped something God had done
-It is a temptation to our flesh to worship the manifestations of God instead of God Himself
-Sometimes we get stuck in tragedy.
*Conclusion-*
What are you waiting for? The things you fear? The things you question? Unable to move on? Your life starts when you are ready!
How to live an empowered life.
Filled I - "Spiritual Holding Pattern"
7/15/18
July 15, 2018 • Paul Barnard
Filled 16: Interview with Andy Boles
Why do we engage in the community? Why are relationships important in evangelism? What does it look like to be real with people Why is our understanding of our society important in our efforts to engage? Are you willing to change to reach our changing society?
Filled II - "Breaking Through"
July 22, 2018 • Paul Barnard
Filled II Filled II “Breaking Through” Intro: Power has arrived, and the first thing it does is reach out to different nationalities Act 2:1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. Act 2:2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Act 2:3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. - The feast of Weeks (celebration of when Moses gave the law) (and the harvest of wheat) Act 2:5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Act 2:6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. Act 2:7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? Act 2:8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Act 2:9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Act 2:10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, Act 2:11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” Act 2:12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” Act 2:13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 1. The Love of Christ is for all not just some Races, incomes, past or present The persecutor of believers in a foreign country (Paul) - Not limited to our locale 2. God pursues us and makes a way for us to come to Him Divine Appointment You are being setup! God will do whatever it takes to show you His love for you 3. Not everyone will get it 1Co 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. There are two camps- Doubter and believer Conclusion: The movement has started. Are you on mission or are you the mission? Life Group Questions: 1. What stood out to you in the message? 2. The love of Christ is for all not just some. How should this effect our ministry and relationships? 3. God pursues us despite our mistakes. What does this teach us about His character compared to ours? 4. It is the Holy Spirit's job to reveal truth and not everyone will get it. What freedom does this give us as we share the gospel? 5. 1 Corinthians 1:8 describes two groups: the doubters and the believers. Which group are you in?