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1. Receiving God’s Gift: The Power of the Holy Spirit

2. THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Misconceptions: 1. God's messenger 2. The dove in Christ's baptism The Holy Spirit is God, the 3rd Person in the Blessed Trinity.

3. B. God's promised Spirit A New Heart and a New Spirit (Ezekiel 36:26-27) The Valley of the Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37 : 1 – 14) THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

4. 3. God’s Spirit brings about a. Unity with God - When we receive the power of the Holy Spirit, we begin a personal and intimate relationship with God . God’s word becomes alive in us as we read scripture. We hear Him speaking to us in our hearts and we experience Him touching our lives.

5. b. A new you (Galatians 5: 22 - 23) - As we grow in our personal relationship with God, He slowly molds us into His likeness, removing the selfishness in our hearts, making us more loving, more like Jesus. c. Power to serve ( Acts 1:8) - God’s Spirit empowers us to serve, giving us the boldness to speak His words and making us willing to face the challenge of bringing others to Him, in spite of the difficulties and trials we may face.

6. HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?

7. HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-8) We ask. (Luke 11:9-10) In faith, we know that when we ask for it, it will be given to us.

8. 9  “So I say to you, ask , and it will be given to you;  seek , and you will find; knock , and it will be opened to you.  10  For everyone who asks receives , and he who seeks finds , and to him who knocks it will be opened . Luke 11:9-10

9. HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-8) We believe. (Luke 11:13) We should believe that when we ask for God's Holy Spirit, He will surely give it.

10. 13  If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will  your   heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him !” Luke 11:13

11. B. What do we specifically ask for? A personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) a. These are gifts that God gives to help us in our Christian lives. HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?

12. Wisdom – is not just good practical judgment or common sense or a high degree of knowledge. The wisdom that is of the Spirit is centered on Jesus . Healing – is the supernatural ability to effect a cure of physical or other human illness through prayer

13. 3. Miracles - is the supernatural ability to perform miraculous act, acts that are not the result of any known natural law or agency but are caused by divine intervention . 4. Prophecy - is the gift by which a person is used by God to speak on his behalf

14. 5. Discernment- is the gift by which a person can recognize the spirit behind a particular situation. 6. Faith- is not just an intellectual belief in God, but a confident assurance in God which allows us to move forward without any doubt at all. 7. Tongues- is a charismatic gift by which a person is able to utter words or sounds which are not known or understandable to his human intellect.

15. 8. Knowledge – is not just knowing a lot of things through study or experience. Knowledge that is of the spirit is the fruit of revelation, founded on faith , and synthesized by Christian experience. 9. Interpretation- is a companion to the gift of tongues , when used for prophecy, and is necessary so that those who hear may understand, and so be edified .

16. b. the Gift of Tongues It is a gift of prayer - It is a prayer that only God can understand and only we can speak. Because of this spiritual gift, our souls are able to say what it really wants to express to God. This spiritual gift pleases God. We humble ourselves when we pray in a language we don't understand. This total humility pleases God. The gift of tongues becomes a doorway to the other spiritual gifts.

17. C. Hindrances to receiving the Holy Spirit “ I am never wrong ” (self righteousness) Sin alienates us from God. When we refuse to be repentant for our sin, we keep ourselves from experiencing God and His Spirit. This is why we need to go to confession. “ Am I worthy ?” (self pity) Everyone is unworthy, what the Lord requires is simply a humble spirit that approaches Him in repentance and asks for forgiveness.

18. C. Hindrances to receiving the Holy Spirit “ I am too cool for this ” (pride) keeps us from acknowledging our need for God, and asking Him into our lives, but God will keep on knocking until we're humble enough to ask Him in. If we're afraid of looking foolish , we must humble ourselves if we are to receive God's Spirit. “ Are you for real ?” (Doubt) focus on what's true. God promised His Spirit and He won't go back on His word.