Title: We have the Holy Ghost, What now?
Theme:
Text: Acts 4:31
The question we must ask ourselves is does it make a difference for us to receive the Holy Ghost? Is there or should there be a noticeable difference that make us different in this world?
Introduction
Illustration of being filled with the spirit. Water, two glasses,
I. We are spirit-filled Results of a spirit-filled life
We are now being “led by the spirit”. We walk with boldness and courage in the spirit of the Lord. We have a new boldness.
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31 AV)
A. New Song Eph. 5:18
B. Thanksgiving Eph 5:18
C. Submission Eph 5:20
D. Strength Eph 6:10
E. Intercession Eph 6:18, 1Cor 14:15, Jude 20
F. Courage Eph 6:19, Acts 1:8
II. A new sensitivity to sin.
III. A new sense of unity
A. as working toward the unity of the gifts-one body
1. gifts of healings
B. as service on to another
Conclusion
