Embracing the Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Summary
In my sermon, I emphasized the importance of recognizing and utilizing the anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I began by expressing gratitude for the countless blessings God has bestowed upon us, and the privilege we have to worship Him. I also acknowledged the influence of my parents, wife, friends, and former students in shaping who I am today. I then moved on to discuss the significance of sharing our testimonies, as they serve as a beacon of hope for those who are currently in the situations we once found ourselves in.
The main focus of the sermon was the anointing of the Holy Spirit. I explained that every Christian has the anointing, as it comes with accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. However, many of us are not operating in this anointing, living beneath the privilege God has given us. I defined the anointing as the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, and emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit in discerning God's will for our lives. I concluded by encouraging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit, rather than their own strength, to combat the devil and fulfill their God-given assignments.
Key Takeaways:
1. Every Christian has the anointing of the Holy Spirit, but many are not operating in this anointing. We must recognize and utilize this privilege. ([04:17
2. The Holy Spirit is crucial in discerning God's will for our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we can spend all the time we want in the word and still miss what God has for us. ([05:31
3. We should rely on the Holy Spirit, not our own strength, to combat the devil. The devil becomes worried when we start walking in the anointing. ([10:27
4. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is important not only for our lives but for the world. The world needs to see the hope that is in us. ([11:01
5. The Holy Spirit is like God's search engine. It helps us to discern God's messages from Heaven and apply them to our lives. ([08:42
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Revelation 4:8-11 [17:57
2. Luke 4:1-13 [09:21
3. 1 John 2:20-27 [04:17
Observation Questions:
1. In Revelation 4:8-11, what are the living creatures and the 24 elders doing and why?
2. In Luke 4:1-13, how does Jesus respond to the devil's temptations and why is this significant?
3. In 1 John 2:20-27, what does it mean to have an anointing from the Holy One and how does this relate to knowing the truth?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the worship of God in Revelation 4:8-11 reflect our understanding of His nature and character?
2. How does Jesus' use of scripture in Luke 4:1-13 demonstrate the importance of God's word in resisting temptation?
3. How does the anointing mentioned in 1 John 2:20-27 equip believers to discern truth from falsehood?
Application Questions:
1. How can you incorporate worship, like the creatures and elders in Revelation 4, into your daily life?
2. Reflecting on Luke 4:1-13, how can you better use scripture to resist temptation in your life?
3. Considering 1 John 2:20-27, how can you cultivate and rely on the anointing of the Holy Spirit to discern truth in your life?
4. Can you identify a situation in your life where you need the Holy Spirit's discernment to make a decision?
5. How can you demonstrate the hope and joy of Christ to someone in your life this week?
Devotional
Day 1: Embrace the New You in Christ
When you accept Jesus, you become a new creation. The old self is laid down at the cross, and you rise to walk in the new life that the Lord has given you. This transformation should be evident to those around you, reflecting the profound change that has occurred within you ([03:05]).
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Reflection: Reflect on the changes that have occurred in your life since accepting Jesus. How can you better demonstrate this transformation to those around you?
Day 2: Renew Your Mind Through the Holy Spirit
With the Holy Spirit in you, your thoughts are different. You no longer think the same way you used to. This renewal of the mind is a crucial aspect of your spiritual transformation ([03:41]).
Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Reflection: How has the Holy Spirit influenced your thoughts and perspectives? In what ways can you further allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind?
Day 3: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Every Christian has the anointing of the Holy Spirit. However, many of us live beneath this privilege, not fully utilizing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It's time to start operating in the anointing that the Holy Spirit has brought into our lives ([04:17]).
1 John 2:27 - "As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him."
Reflection: How can you better tap into the anointing of the Holy Spirit in your daily life?
Day 4: The Holy Spirit as Our Guide
The Holy Spirit is our guide, helping us discern what is right and understand God's will for our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we can spend all our time in the Word and still miss what God has for us ([04:55]).
John 16:13 - "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."
Reflection: Reflect on a recent decision or situation where you felt the Holy Spirit guiding you. How did you respond?
Day 5: The Power of the Anointing
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is so powerful that it not only affects us but also those around us. People in your life need to see the transformational spirit in you, which is made possible through the Holy Spirit ([20:04]).
Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Reflection: How has the anointing of the Holy Spirit impacted those around you? How can you better allow the Holy Spirit to work through you to influence others?
Quotes
1. "A lot of times we are ashamed of our past but we have people who are living where we were and they need to see that there is hope and the only way they see it is if you are saying this is where I used to be and look where I am now that gives people hope that you can bring them with you." - 00:01
2. "Every Christian has the anointing. The problem is is that we are believing beneath that privilege that God has given us that we are not operating in the anointing which the Holy Spirit has brought into our lives." - 02:55
3. "There's people in your life that need the holy spirit in you that can illuminate and show them that they need it. No longer will I live beneath my means. God has a calling on my life and a plan that is perfect and you have a holy spirit living in you that is perfect. Allow him to work." - 22:39
4. "There are people who won't ever come to church unless you invite them. They need to be able to see a cleansing in your spirit and in your soul. I don't want people to look at me and be like that's just an old luron when they look at me they need to see a new spirit, a transformational spirit in my life." - 19:57
5. "God has a word not only for my life but those who were in my life. When I was in high school I used to our family used to have uh family prayer. I used to tell people we got to get to family prayer and I remember the power from those rooms of the people praying." - 19:57
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