Aligning with the Holy Spirit for Miraculous Living
Summary
### Summary
Today's message focused on the importance of being in tune with the Holy Spirit to experience the miraculous works of God. Drawing from the New Testament, we see that miracles, such as healing, are still possible today if we are aligned with God's Spirit. The story of the man healed by Peter and John, who leapt with joy, serves as a powerful reminder of what can happen when we are in sync with the Holy Spirit. However, a lack of faith or spiritual attunement can hinder these miracles. Jesus Himself faced situations where He couldn't perform miracles due to people's unbelief.
We are called to examine our lives and ask if we are seeing Christ do greater works through us. If not, we need to identify what is hindering us and seek to be led by the Holy Spirit. The analogy of a tuning fork was used to illustrate how our hearts need to resonate perfectly with the Spirit of God. When we are in tune, amazing things happen, and we can claim the promises of Jesus that whatever we ask in His name, He will do.
The message also touched on the need for balance in our lives. While enjoying God's creation and the blessings He provides is good, it becomes problematic when these things are out of balance. The speaker shared personal experiences of struggling to balance work, ministry, and personal life, emphasizing the need to prioritize what God has called us to do. Sacrifices may be necessary to achieve this balance, but the rewards of being in tune with the Spirit are worth it.
Finally, the call to action was clear: make the necessary decisions to get in balance and in tune with the Holy Spirit. When we do, we can expect to see God move in powerful ways in our lives and our church.
### Key Takeaways
1. Faith and Miracles: Miracles are still possible today, but they require us to be in tune with the Holy Spirit. Just as Jesus couldn't perform miracles in places of unbelief, our lack of faith or spiritual attunement can hinder God's work in our lives. We must strive to align ourselves with God's Spirit to see His miraculous power manifest. [01:43]
2. Greater Works Through Us: We are called to do greater works than Jesus did, but this requires us to be led by the Holy Spirit. If we are not seeing these greater works, we need to ask ourselves what is hindering us and seek to remove those obstacles. Being in tune with the Spirit is essential for experiencing the fullness of God's power. [02:18]
3. The Tuning Fork Analogy: Just as a tuning fork resonates perfectly when struck, our hearts need to resonate with the Holy Spirit. When we are in perfect harmony with God's Spirit, amazing things happen. This alignment allows us to claim the promises of Jesus and see His power at work in our lives. [04:28]
4. Balance in Life: Enjoying God's creation and the blessings He provides is good, but it becomes problematic when these things are out of balance. We must prioritize what God has called us to do and be willing to make sacrifices to achieve this balance. When we are in balance, we are more effective in our spiritual walk and ministry. [08:48]
5. Decision and Sacrifice: Achieving balance and being in tune with the Holy Spirit requires making difficult decisions and sacrifices. We must identify what needs to be retained and what needs to be cut out of our lives. When we make these decisions, we open ourselves up to experiencing God's power in new and profound ways. [11:35]
### Youtube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[00:50] - Healing and Faith
[01:43] - Unbelief and Miracles
[02:18] - Greater Works Through Us
[03:04] - The Comforter Has Come
[04:28] - The Tuning Fork Analogy
[07:09] - Removing What is Not Christ
[08:48] - Balance in Life
[10:12] - Struggling with Priorities
[11:35] - Decision and Sacrifice
[13:09] - In Tune with God
[21:00] - Jesus is Enough
[22:03] - Closing Prayer and Fellowship
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Acts 3:6-8 (The healing of the man by Peter and John)
2. John 14:12-14 (Jesus' promise of greater works and answered prayers)
3. Matthew 13:58 (Jesus unable to perform miracles due to unbelief)
#### Observation Questions
1. What was the reaction of the man healed by Peter and John in Acts 3:6-8?
2. According to John 14:12-14, what does Jesus promise to those who believe in Him?
3. In Matthew 13:58, why was Jesus unable to perform many miracles in His hometown?
4. What analogy did the pastor use to describe being in tune with the Holy Spirit? [04:28]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the story of the man healed by Peter and John illustrate the importance of faith and being in tune with the Holy Spirit?
2. What might be some reasons, according to the sermon, that we do not see miracles today as frequently as in the New Testament? [01:43]
3. How can the analogy of the tuning fork help us understand our relationship with the Holy Spirit? [04:28]
4. What does it mean to have balance in life according to the sermon, and why is it important for our spiritual walk? [08:48]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt out of tune with the Holy Spirit. What steps can you take to realign yourself with God's Spirit this week? [04:28]
2. Identify one area in your life where you feel a lack of faith might be hindering God's work. How can you address this unbelief? [01:43]
3. The pastor mentioned the need to make sacrifices to achieve balance. What is one thing you might need to sacrifice to prioritize your spiritual life? [11:35]
4. Think about the "greater works" Jesus mentioned in John 14:12. What is one specific way you can allow the Holy Spirit to work through you to accomplish something greater this week? [02:18]
5. The sermon emphasized the importance of making decisions to get in balance. What is one decision you can make today to better align your life with God's calling? [11:35]
6. How can you ensure that enjoying God's creation and blessings does not lead to an imbalance in your spiritual life? [08:48]
7. The pastor shared personal struggles with balancing work, ministry, and personal life. What practical steps can you take to avoid similar struggles and maintain a healthy balance? [10:12]
Devotional
### Day 1: Faith Unlocks Miracles
When we align our faith with the Holy Spirit, we open the door to experiencing God's miraculous power. Just as Jesus was limited by the unbelief of those around Him, our own lack of faith can hinder the miracles God wants to perform in our lives. To see these miracles, we must strive to be in tune with the Holy Spirit, allowing our faith to resonate with God's will. This alignment is crucial for witnessing the miraculous works of God in our daily lives. [01:43]
Bible Passage: "And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief." (Matthew 13:58, ESV)
Reflection: Think of a situation in your life where you need a miracle. How can you actively align your faith with the Holy Spirit to invite God's miraculous power into that situation today?
### Day 2: Greater Works Through the Spirit
Jesus called us to do greater works than He did, but this is only possible when we are led by the Holy Spirit. If we are not seeing these greater works, it is essential to examine what might be hindering us. Are there obstacles in our lives that prevent us from being fully in tune with the Spirit? By identifying and removing these barriers, we can open ourselves up to the fullness of God's power and see Him work through us in extraordinary ways. [02:18]
Bible Passage: "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father." (John 14:12, ESV)
Reflection: What is one specific obstacle in your life that might be hindering the Holy Spirit's work through you? How can you begin to remove this obstacle today?
### Day 3: Resonating with the Holy Spirit
Just as a tuning fork resonates perfectly when struck, our hearts need to resonate with the Holy Spirit. When we are in perfect harmony with God's Spirit, amazing things happen. This alignment allows us to claim the promises of Jesus and see His power at work in our lives. Being in tune with the Holy Spirit is not a passive state but an active pursuit of God's presence and guidance in every aspect of our lives. [04:28]
Bible Passage: "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." (John 4:23, ESV)
Reflection: In what ways can you actively seek to resonate more closely with the Holy Spirit today? What practical steps can you take to ensure your heart is in harmony with God's Spirit?
### Day 4: Balancing Life's Blessings
Enjoying God's creation and the blessings He provides is good, but it becomes problematic when these things are out of balance. We must prioritize what God has called us to do and be willing to make sacrifices to achieve this balance. When we are in balance, we are more effective in our spiritual walk and ministry. This balance is essential for maintaining a healthy relationship with God and fulfilling His purpose for our lives. [08:48]
Bible Passage: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33, ESV)
Reflection: What is one area of your life that feels out of balance? How can you prioritize God's calling in that area and make the necessary adjustments to achieve balance?
### Day 5: Decision and Sacrifice for Spiritual Alignment
Achieving balance and being in tune with the Holy Spirit requires making difficult decisions and sacrifices. We must identify what needs to be retained and what needs to be cut out of our lives. When we make these decisions, we open ourselves up to experiencing God's power in new and profound ways. The rewards of being in tune with the Spirit far outweigh the sacrifices we make. [11:35]
Bible Passage: "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23, ESV)
Reflection: What is one specific decision or sacrifice you need to make to align more closely with the Holy Spirit? How can you take the first step towards making that decision or sacrifice today?
Quotes
1. "Are we doing greater works? Am I seeing Christ do greater works through me than what he did? And if not, what is hindering me? What is preventing me? What is getting in my way? And what we need to do is be led of that spirit that he sent. The comforter. The comforter has come. The comforter has come. If the Holy Ghost is leading you and guiding you, you can claim this verse 13 and 14. Whatever you ask in my name, I'll do it." [02:18] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "There’s something when our hearts are in tune with the Holy Spirit and we’re in tune with the Spirit we just sing together in perfect harmony and amazing things take place great works of God take place. I close with these words the Spirit of God moves those that are in tune with the Spirit of God the unction of the Spirit of God is the spirit of God the spirit of God resonates with those whose hearts are in tune with the Spirit of God." [04:28] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "From the time we get saved God is removing everything that is not Christ in us and you say well does that mean I can’t enjoy going for a bike ride no that’s not you know because right we think you know oh Jesus never had fun I’m sure he laughed a lot I do not think Jesus was a stick in the mud right I mean I don’t even know he may have played practical jokes on some of the other disciples I have no clue I don’t think he was a stick in the mud though." [07:09] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "What’s wrong is when we get it out of balance in its proper place it’s all good it’s when we get it out of balance that it’s wrong and so my prayer for me is God help me to get in balance with the spirit of God help me to get in balance with the spirit of God." [08:48] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "I believe God through the Holy Spirit will lead you and guide you into the right decision and I believe I believe after that a man or a woman gets in tune with God let me tell you some crazy things begin to happen in this world right this world would say crazy that’s crazy when a man or a woman gets in tune with God I mean there are amazing things that happen in the spirit realm and boy if we could have an entire church just absolutely in tune a 440 with the spirit of God wow wow what could happen then." [13:09] (46 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "Jesus is enough amen Jesus is enough praise God let’s stand together sister Kayla will you help me at the piano please I’m going to open these altars up and I’m just going to invite you to come if you’re out of balance right now God can put you in balance if you will let him it’s going to take you you’re going to have to make a decision." [11:35] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "Jesus you are enough Lord you are enough you are everything to us and Lord you are enough God Lord when things go good when things go well when we’re on the mountain when we’re in the valley Jesus you are enough help us not forget that Lord we want to walk in the spirit we want to walk in the spirit God so go with us this week Lord." [21:00] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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