{"id":551,"date":"2024-06-01T21:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T21:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/?p=551"},"modified":"2025-01-13T21:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:42:23","slug":"legacy-bestowal-and-fruition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/01\/legacy-bestowal-and-fruition\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy, Bestowal and Fruition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sermon Notes: &#8220;Legacy, bestowal and fruition\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Sermon Parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Introduction and Main Theme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theme: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit as the essential power for a successful ministry and service in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Message: The baptism is the anointing of the Holy Spirit that empowers and transforms believers to serve and work for Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Scripture References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acts 1:8 &#8211; &#8220;But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acts 2:1 &#8211; &#8220;When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galatians 5:22-23 &#8211; The fruit of the Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ezekiel 3:24; 36:27 &#8211; The Spirit within you &#8211; Power to Transform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judges 14:5-6; II Chronicles 24:20; Isaiah 61:1-3; Ezekiel 11:5 &#8211; The Spirit upon you Power to Serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Core Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Importance of Power: The Holy Spirit&#8217;s outpouring provides the necessary power to witness and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tarrying Time: Unity and asking for the Spirit are crucial for receiving the Power, but the timing is according to God&#8217;s plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gifts vs. Fruit of the Spirit: The gifts equip for ministry, while the fruit reflects spiritual maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Holy Spirit &#8220;In&#8221; vs. &#8220;Upon&#8221; you: The distinction between the Spirit within for obedience and the Spirit upon for empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflection and Deeper Understanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit empower believers for ministry according to Acts 1:8?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what ways does the unity of believers, as seen on the Day of Pentecost, influence the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Conduct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reflect on the significance of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) in your daily life. How does it prepare you for ministry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can believers ensure they are living in a way that is congruent with the message of Christ, How is this related to keeping the commandments of God?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What steps can you take to cultivate a spirit of unity and prayer within your community, similar to the disciples in the upper room (Acts 1:13-14)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you actively seek and recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life and the lives of others?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal Commitment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commit to daily seeking the baptism of the Holy Spirit in your prayers. How will this influence your service and witness?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on times when you have experienced the Holy Spirit&#8217;s power. How can you share these testimonies to encourage others?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prayer Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prayer for Empowerment: &#8220;Lord, fill us with the Holy Spirit, empowering us to be effective witnesses for You.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prayer for Unity: &#8220;Father, bring us together in one accord, fostering unity and mutual support as we await Your guidance.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prayer for Spiritual Growth: &#8220;God, help us to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, reflecting Your love and grace in all we do.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sermon Notes: &#8220;Legacy, bestowal and fruition\u201d Key Sermon Parts 1. 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