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LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part-8)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part-8) HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT– Understanding, submission, and walking by faith. – Understanding:      – God has given us His Holy Spirit and He dwells within us.        Note:             We may not necessarily feel His presence, but that does             not mean He is absent. God promised that the Spirit lives … Continue reading

FAITH IS THE FOUNDATION WE NEED

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) MEDITATION: Some people join churches today with wrong expectations. They think that church membership guarantees blessings with no burdens. Some think that God manages a heavenly cafeteria where they can choose the commands they … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part 7)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 7) INNER STRUGGLE – When we are filled with the Holy Spirit,    we find ourselves involved in new struggles.        – (Romans 7:15, 21, 23, Ephesians 6:12)        – (Galatians 5:17)          We shouldn’t always blame Satan for everything          that goes wrong, or every sin that we commit.          Note: … Continue reading

STAY FOCUSED: DISTRACTIONS CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO TEMPTATIONS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) MEDITATION: When a runner is running a race, he sets his eyes on the goal. He doesn’t look at the grandstand, or spectators along the track. He may monitor himself, but … Continue reading

OVERCOMING SOME THINGS THAT PREVENT US FROM ENJOYING OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part 6)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 6) THE HOLY SPIRIT IS REFERRED TO IN VARIOUS WAYS: – The Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2) – The Spirit of the Lord God (Isaiah 61:1) – The Spirit of your Father (Matthew 10:20) – The Spirit of grace & prayer (supplication) (Zechariah 12:10) – The Spirit of truth (John 14:17) – … Continue reading

THE WORLD TRIES TO DISTRACT US FROM GROWING CLOSER TO THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews … Continue reading

GOD HAS TREASURES FOR US, BUT WE MUST SEEK THEM

BIBLE PASSAGE: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:2-3) MEDITATION: Satan can … Continue reading

IS YOUR ‘OUTSIDE’ FAITH A TRUE REFLECTION OF YOUR ‘INNER‘ FAITH?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. (Psalm 51:5-6) MEDITATION: Let’s be honest, when others look at us, they see what we want them to see, but they cannot see … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART 5)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 5) THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SPIRIT – (Jeremiah 15:16, Isaiah 40:8)   Not only did the Holy Spirit inspire the writers, but He also   enlightens the minds and opens the hearts of the readers. – (Matthew 22:23-29)   Jesus pointed out that the Sadducees   did not know the Scriptures, nor … Continue reading

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