When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak God’s message with boldness.
Acts 4:31, HCSB
The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit goes beyond sealing us for eternal life, for He is within us is to proclaim the gospel boldly to others.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8, HCSB
The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit in us to not merely to save us but to also work through us to share the gospel with others.
But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher?
Romans 10:14, HCSB
We deserve nothing from God, yet He sent Christ to save us through the cross and the Holy Spirit to empower us to share the news of Christ with the world.
The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
Proverbs 29:25, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, yet there is nothing we can do for ourselves or each other to find eternal life. Only through faith in the work of Christ can we find eternal life and reconciliation with God, and we can share this with others.
I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16, HCSB
We deserve nothing from God but death and wrath because of our evil desires, yet from the moment of faith in the work of Christ He gives us His Spirit with new life, grace, and forgiveness to help us live rightly and share this faith with others.
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9, HCSB
We deserve death and wrath from God, but by faith in Christ’s faithfulness we receive grace and new life. We should feel compelled to share that grace with all.
I preached again!
As usual, below the video is my PowerPoint.
but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
1 Peter 3:15, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, yet He empowers us with the Holy Spirit to be ready to proclaim and defend the gospel of Christ who saves all through faith.
When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.
John 16:13, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, but faith in Christ’s work brings the Holy Spirit into our lives to share with us all the blessings of Christ, including His resurrection and hope of eternal life.
I know this is a persistent issue at my old congregation and now, and not just a need for elders but to help new elders to be faithfully, consistently growing in truth, leadership, and humble service.
(Including those of us currently serving in this capacity.)
Daniel
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder
a simple man of God 