The Power of the Holy Spirit and Our Words

The sermon begins with the speaker emphasizing the importance of having the Holy Spirit in one's heart. The speaker explains that when the Holy Spirit is present in our hearts, He begins to speak through us, as seen in Acts 2:4 where the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages. The speaker warns against changing one's confession without allowing the Word of God to work on the heart, as it would only lead to hypocrisy. They define hypocrisy as claiming to have moral standards or beliefs that one's own behavior does not conform to. The speaker concludes by stating that without a revelation of Jesus and the Word, one's words carry no power in the spiritual realm.

The speaker then moves on to discuss the power of words in the spiritual realm. They explain that words alone do not carry power, but rather it is the content and motives of the heart that the spiritual realm recognizes. The speaker suggests that healings do not happen because people are not ready, as their motives are wrong. The spiritual realm recognizes truth, brokenness, contriteness, and obedience, but does not recognize arrogance, pride, stubbornness, and rebellion. The speaker then emphasizes that the most superior use of words is for programming, not just for explanation or information. They highlight that when God spoke in Genesis, there was no man to receive the word, yet He spoke for creation. The speaker encourages the audience to realize the power of their words and the creation they can bring forth.

In the final portion of the sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a pure heart and a renewed spirit. They reference the example of David, who asked God to create in him a new heart. The speaker then highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit grabbing hold of a person's tongue when they come to Christ. They share their personal testimony of how the first thing they asked for when they got saved was for God to help them stop cussing, as it was a reflection of their heart's ignorance. The speaker explains that controlling one's tongue is crucial because words have the power of creation. They encourage the audience that when they don't know what to say, they should start by creating an atmosphere of silence and reverence.

Key Takeaways

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Observation Questions

1. According to Acts 2:4, what happened to the disciples when they were filled with the Holy Spirit?
2. How does the speaker define hypocrisy in the sermon? [53:10]
3. What does the speaker suggest is the most superior use of words? [56:26]
4. What was the first thing the speaker asked for when they got saved, and why? [59:30]

Interpretation Questions

1. Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of having the Holy Spirit in one's heart before speaking? [51:40]
2. How does the spiritual realm recognize the content and motives of the heart according to the sermon? [55:32]
3. What does it mean to use words for programming rather than just for explanation or information? [56:26]
4. How does the example of David in Psalm 51:10 relate to the speaker's message about having a pure heart and a renewed spirit? [58:47]

Application Questions

1. Reflect on a time when you spoke without considering the content and motives of your heart. How did it affect the outcome? What can you do differently next time? [55:32]
2. The speaker mentioned that the first thing they asked for when they got saved was to stop cussing. Is there a specific area in your speech that you feel needs change? How can you ask God to help you with this? [59:30]
3. How can you create an atmosphere of silence and reverence in your daily life to better listen to the Holy Spirit? [59:30]
4. Think about a situation where you might have been hypocritical, claiming moral standards that your behavior did not conform to. How can you align your actions with your beliefs more consistently? [53:10]
5. The speaker highlights the power of words for creation. Identify a specific area in your life where you can use your words to bring about positive change. What will you say and do to make this happen? [58:01]
6. Like David, ask God to create in you a new heart. What specific changes do you want to see in your heart and spirit? How will these changes reflect in your words and actions? [58:47]
7. How can you ensure that your motives are pure and aligned with God's will when you speak or act? What steps will you take to examine and purify your motives regularly? [55:32]