April 23 2023 | Full of the Spirit
April 23, 2023

How to Receive the Fullness of the Holy Spirit?

• Prayer
• Waiting - ISAIAH 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
• Be Still - PSALM 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
• Openness
• Worship
• Heart Hunger
• Time

ACTS 8:1-8
1 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.
4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was great joy in that city.

Highlights from Acts 8
1. Church scatters. (Acts 1:8)
2. Stephen buried
3. Saul begins
4. Preaching worldwide
5. Philip ministered

Application:

  1. Persecution brings revival
  2. Full of the Holy Spirit: Fruit of the Spirit; Gifts of the Spirit; Wisdom; Power; Etc.
  3. Gospel is for all nations/cultures/people
  4. Never give up – use the precious Holy Spirit

You were born to be used by God. Be full of the Holy Spirit