AWAKEN Reviving a passion for all things to be made new
Kurt Nelson Chief Executive Officer
Awaken Us Afresh to the Holy Spirit In the unity of the Godhead there be three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. W E S T MI N S T E R CON F E S S I ON OF F A I T H ( 1 6 4 6 )
Growing in the Knowledge of God “You will seek Me and find me when you search for me with all you heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:13-14 (NASB) “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God .” Colossians 1:9-10 (NIV)
Purpose/Priority of the Holy Spirit • To Glorify God the Father and God the Son • To empower and purify believers (and therefore build up the church) • To convict and convert unbelievers to become His Disciples
Purpose/Priority of the Holy Spirit • To Glorify God the Father and God the Son • To edify, empower and purify believers (and therefore build up the church) • To convince, convict and convert unbelievers to become Jesus’ Disciples
Scriptural Commands Regarding the Holy Spirit • Baptize new believers in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Matt 28:19 • Wait until we are clothed with the Holy Spirit from on high: Luke 23:49 • Receive the Holy Spirit: John 20:22 • Walk by the Holy Spirit: Gal 5:16 • Keep in step with the Holy Spirit: Gal 5:25 • Not grieve the Holy Spirit: Eph 4:30 • Be (continually) filled with the Holy Spirit: Eph 5:18 • Not put out the Holy Spirit’s fire: 1 Thess 5:19
How Do We Awaken Ourselves to the Holy Spirit I. Awaken to the PE PERSON of the Holy Spirit – “Daily Relationship Required!”
Scriptural Proofs that the Holy Spirit is a Person • He helps us to pray: Rom 8:26 • He walks with us: Gal 5:25 • He reveals truth to us: 1 Cor • He speaks to us: 1 Cor 2:10,14; 2:10 • He cleanses us: 2 Thess 2:13 1 Tim 4:1 • He can be grieved: Eph 4:30 • He lives in us forever: John • He gives us life: 2 Cor 3:6 14:16-17 • He carries a sword: Eph 6:17 • He comforts us: John 14:16 • He counsels us: John 14:26 • He gives many great gifts: Rom • He teaches us: John 14:26 12; 1 Cor 12; Eph 4; 1 Pet 4 • He reminds us: John 14:26 • He fills us with God’s love: Rom • He leads us: Gal 5:18 5:5
How Do We Awaken Ourselves to the Holy Spirit I. Awaken to the PERSON of the Holy Spirit – “Daily Relationship Required!” II. II. Awaken to the PR Aw PRESENCE of of the Hol oly Spirit: “I “It is better…” ” John n 16: 16:7
Awakening to the Presence of the Holy Spirit • “But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you, and if I go on, I will send Him unto you.” John 16:7 (YLT) “…And [The Lord] will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever .” John 14:16b (NIV)
How Do We Awaken Ourselves to the Holy Spirit I. Awaken to the PERSON of the Holy Spirit – “Daily Relationship Required!” II. Awaken to the PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit: “It is better…” John 16:7 III. III. Aw Awaken to the POWER of the Holy Spi pirit – “B “Batteries Required, Recharge Daily”
The Power of the Holy Spirit • The Holy Spirit strengthens us with internal power: Eph 3:16 • The Holy Spirit is described as fire: Matt 3:11; 1 Thess 5:19 • The Holy Spirit is described as a violent, rushing wind: Acts 2:2 • The Holy Spirit clothes us with power: Luke 4:29 • The Holy Spirit grants us direct access to God the Father: Eph 2:18
The Power of the Holy Spirit “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, an and even gr greater works , because I am going to be with the Father.” John 14:12 (NLT)
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit in our Lives (Gal 5:22) • His Love • His Joy • His Peace • His Patience • His Kindness • His Goodness • His Faithfulness • His Gentleness • His Self-control
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Rom 12, Eph 12, 1 Cor 12) • Administration • Interpretation • Apostleship • Knowledge • Discerning Spirits • Leadership • Encouraging / • Mercy Exhortation • Miracles • Evangelism • Pastor • Faith • Prophets • Giving • Teaching • Healing • Tongues • Helps / Service • Wisdom
The Ministries of the Holy Spirit to Believers • The Fruit of the Spirit: • Seals (Guarantees) our Gal 5:20 Redemption: Eph • The Gifts of the Spirit: 1:13-14 • Teaches us the Word Rom 4; 1 Cor 4; Eph 4 • Reveals the Indwelling of God: Jn 16:12-15 • Guides us in Life – Rom of the Father in your life: 1 Jn 3:24 8:14; see also Acts 8:29, • Reveals the Indwelling 10:-19-20, 13:2,4, 16:6- of Jesus in your life: Jn 7, 20:22-23 • Prays for us – Rom 8:26 14:17-20; Col 3:11 • Assures us of Salvation: Rom 8:16
The Supernatural Work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ Life • Conceived Jesus in the • Led Jesus into the womb: Matt 1:20; Luke 1:35 wilderness to overcome temptation by Satan: Luke • Anointed Jesus as Messiah 4:1 at His baptism: Luke 4:18; • Led Jesus to always do the Acts 4:27, 10:38; Heb 1:9 will of the Father: John 8:29 • Filled Jesus at birth: Isa • Gave Jesus joy: Luke 10:21 11:2, 42:1; Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 3:32- • Empowered Jesus for 33, 35 ministry: Matt 12:28; Luke • Filled Jesus at the start of 4:14-15, 18 his public ministry: Luke 4:14-21; Isaiah
The Power of the Holy Spirit “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6 (NIV)
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge— that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV)
Our Response to the Gift of the Holy Spirit Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me, Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me Oh Spirit of the Living God, please fall afresh on Me (repeat)
Tim & Theresa S. Executive Leadership Team and Missionaries to the Middle East
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fisherman. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “And I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:16-18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
AWAKEN Reviving a passion for all things to be made new
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