The One Thing You Need: Part 3
Pastor Adam
August 31, 2020

“The One Thing You Need: Part 3”

Pastor Adam James

August 30, 2020

Introduction:

  • The Spirit of God was given so that we could thrive, even in a hostile, dangerous environment.
  • What does the Spirit do in our lives?

“H”ighlights of “H”ow the Holy Spirit Works in Our Lives:

Recap of Part 2:

1) Honor: Where Christ is honored the Spirit is happy to attend.
2) Hunger: The Holy Spirit ignites new, holy desires & passions.
3) Hope: The Spirit sustains even in suffering through a fresh supply of hope.

4) Holiness: The Holy Spirit purifies His people.

  • Conviction of sin (John 16:8);
  • Initial Cleansing: salvation/justification - Titus 3:3-7 - washing & renewal of the Holy Spirit…
  • Ongoing Cleansing: the process of sanctification, growth in holiness of life - Rom. 8; Gal. 5; 1 Thess. 4;
  • Transformation… 2 Cor. 3:7-18 … “it gets better”…

How do you fight sin when you’re lonely, isolated, weak, vulnerable? How do you hold the line? How do you
maintain your integrity in the sight of God? By the power of the Holy Spirit!
You CAN walk in holiness & godliness and in a manner that is pleasing to God… not perfect, but progress.

In the wake of the Cross… The Spirit shows us the cost of our sin and awakens a hatred for it.

5) Humility: The Holy Spirit produces the character of Jesus in us.

Col. 3:12, fruit/character… The Spirit produces the character of Jesus in us… (Phil. 2)
Eph. 4:1-3 - to fight for the unity of Spirit and the bond of peace… requires Humility.
We always need the fruit of humility… even more in these days… with pitfalls of division all around.
We need the power of the Holy Spirit to produce in us a graciousness and a humility so that our manner of
speaking and responding to one another and to others is marked by the aroma of Jesus.

Responding in humility vs. Reacting in pride

Knowing when to speak up and speak out, to be bold and to stand firm in conviction… and when to live quiet
and peaceable lives… to hold your tongue. There’s a time to speak and a time to be quiet… you will need
humility and courage to know the difference and to discern when to do one and when to do the other…

The Spirit leads us by the principles of God AND the character of Christ.

6) Help: The Holy Spirit helps us in every way, especially in our weakness.

  • John 14-16 - The Helper!
  • Rom 8… helps us in our weakness, in prayer…Gives Spirit of Sonship by which we cry “Abba Father”…
  • Reveals, reminds, guides, strengthens, fills, empowers, counsels, comforts, convicts, bears witness…
  • Brings the truth of God from our minds experientially to the heart…!

Conclusion:

How’s your fight with sin going? Where are you in need of an intensified pursuit of holiness?
How are your relationships going? Where do you need to humble yourself, seek peace, maintain
unity… for the sake of Christ… Where do you need to check your pride?
Where do you need help?

Illustration: Ford vs. Ferrari… “I wish my Dad could see this!” We have access to the Spirit in a way those in
the OT did not!

Story: Cruise Ship… All included with the price of admission! Don’t settle for “cheese & crackers”!