1. UNSUAL OUTPOURINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. 84% of people believe in the supernatural realm.
“Even the demons believe – and tremble!” —JAMES 2:19
B. So why does God do signs, wonders and miracles in the world today?
1) To show that there
2) To show that our God
3) To show that He has
2. RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
A. All religions think what they believe is
real
B. Similarities between all religions of the world
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C. All the religions of the world have a “salvation”
order to EARN their
D. There is only one faith that is not like that - and that is
3. SALVATION
A. Our salvation can only come through
B. Salvation is a
C. None of us could ever be good enough to
4. GOD’S PRESENCE
A. There is only one faith (Christianity) that has
“For the Kingdom of God is not in word but in power” —1 CORINTHIANS 4:20
B. Being together as the Body of Christ is about inviting the
WHEN GOD IS PRESENT LIVES ARE CHANGED PEOPLE ARE SAVED PEOPLE ARE HEALED
C. For us as leaders, our primary task is
the presence of God every time we meet.
5. SO WHY DOES GOD DO MIRACLES?
“And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did” —ACTS 8:6
THE PURPOSE (of God doing miracles) IS TO VALIDATE
THE AUTHENTICITY, THE TRUTHFULNESS OF
A. When God gives signs, wonders and miracles, it is for the purpose of pointing us towards
WARNING – Demonic Counterfeits
“The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders” —2 THESSALONIANS 2:9
“… He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth” —REVELATION 13:11-15
B. Any sign, wonder or miracle that is done by the Spirit of God will
“… when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me…” —JOHN 16:13-14
C. If you want to see more signs, wonders and miracles in your ministry, then begin to