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Sermon on
The Invitation to Receive the Holy Spirit

 

1. Understanding the Holy Spirit

1.1 The Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28 19 Matthew 28:19

1.2 The Holy Spirit as our Helper, Comforter, and Guide. John 14: 26 John 14:26

1.3 The Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth. John 16: 13 John 16:13

2. The Promise of the Holy Spirit

2.1 Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit. John 14: 16 John 14:16

2.2 The Holy Spirit as the seal and guarantee of our inheritance. Ephesians 1: 13-14 Ephesians 1:13-14

2.3 The Holy Spirit poured out on all flesh. Acts 2: 17 Acts 2:17

3. Receiving the Holy Spirit

3.1 The Holy Spirit given to those who ask. Luke 11: 13 Luke 11:13

3.2 Receiving the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ. Galatians 3: 14 Galatians 3:14

3.3 The Holy Spirit received at baptism. Acts 2: 38 Acts 2:38

4. The Role of the Holy Spirit in a Believer's Life

4.1 The Holy Spirit as a teacher and reminder of God's Word. John 14: 26 John 14:26

4.2 The Holy Spirit as the one who convicts us of sin. John 16:John 16:8

4.3 The Holy Spirit as the one who empowers us for service. Acts 1:Acts 1:8

5. The Evidence of the Holy Spirit in a Believer's Life

5.1 The fruit of the Spirit as evidence of His presence. Galatians 5: 22-23 Galatians 5:22-23

5.2 The Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives. Romans 8: 14 Romans 8:14

5.3 The Holy Spirit's work in transforming us into the image of Christ. 2 Corinthians 3: 18 2 Corinthians 3:18

6. Responding to the Invitation to Receive the Holy Spirit

6.1 Recognizing our need for the Holy Spirit. John 15:John 15:5

6.2 Asking God to fill us with His Spirit. Ephesians 5: 18 Ephesians 5:18

6.3 Yielding to the Holy Spirit's control in our lives. Romans 8:Romans 8:9

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