Transformative Power of Anointing and Faith
Summary
The sermon delivered by the speaker focused on the transformative power of the anointing and the importance of faith in accessing it. The speaker began by discussing how Jesus' death on the cross signifies the removal of our sins, iniquities, sicknesses, and infirmities. They emphasized that in Christ, we become new creatures, not in a physical sense, but in spirit, as the Holy Spirit enters our lives and breaks the yokes of our past. The speaker shared their personal testimony of a radical transformation from a life of violence to one of faith, highlighting the ongoing process of mind renewal through the Word of God.
The speaker also recounted a personal story of commanding a tornado to change its course in the name of Jesus, illustrating the authority believers have through their anointing. They connected this to the biblical accounts of Jesus using His anointing to heal, deliver, and perform miracles, as well as the story of the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by touching Jesus' garment. This act of faith demonstrated the tangible power of the anointing to break yokes and bring wholeness.
In another personal narrative, the speaker described attending a healing revival where they experienced supernatural guidance and a profound sense of being anointed by the Holy Spirit. This anointing, they explained, is not limited to the individual but extends to all believers, enabling them to serve beyond their own abilities. The speaker highlighted the importance of the anointing in various church ministries and the collective mission of the church.
The sermon concluded with a call to repentance and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior, emphasizing the journey of sanctification through daily engagement with the Word of God. The speaker also shared a powerful testimony of healing without physical touch, simply by the release of the anointing, and encouraged the congregation to seek and understand their anointing in Christ.
Key Takeaways:
- The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a transformative power that breaks the yokes of our past and enables us to live as new creatures in Christ. This anointing is not a one-time event but a continuous process that involves renewing our minds with the Word of God and allowing the Holy Spirit to work within us. [54:25]
- Faith is a critical component in accessing the anointing of God. As demonstrated by the woman with the issue of blood, it is our faith that activates the power of the anointing to bring about healing and wholeness. Believers must press through obstacles and reach out in faith to experience the full benefits of the anointing. [24:30]
- The anointing is not just for personal transformation but also empowers believers to serve in the body of Christ with God's ability. Whether as nursery workers, youth ministers, or in other church roles, the anointing enables individuals to operate beyond their natural capacities and contribute to the church's mission. [07:41]
- The anointing is always present and available to believers, even when it may not feel tangible. It is a well of water springing up into everlasting life, and through the Holy Spirit, it teaches and reminds us of Jesus' words. The anointing keeps us on the right path and should be sought after through prayer and meditation on the scriptures. [40:40]
- The anointing has the power to break every yoke in our lives, whether it be sickness, depression, addiction, or fear. The church serves as a beacon of hope, offering salvation, restoration, and a path to sanctification. By exposing ourselves to the anointing and learning to yield to it, we can experience freedom from the burdens that hold us back. [17:21]
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Isaiah 10:27 - "And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing."
2. Acts 10:38 - "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
3. Mark 5:25-34 - The story of the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by touching Jesus' garment.
#### Observation Questions
1. What does Isaiah 10:27 say will happen to the yoke because of the anointing?
2. According to Acts 10:38, what did Jesus do after being anointed by God?
3. In Mark 5:25-34, what was the woman's condition, and how was she healed? [23:46]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the anointing of the Holy Spirit transform a believer's life according to the sermon? [07:41]
2. What role does faith play in accessing the anointing, as illustrated by the woman with the issue of blood? [24:30]
3. How does the anointing empower believers to serve in various church ministries beyond their natural abilities? [08:59]
4. What does the speaker mean by saying that the anointing is a continuous process involving the renewal of our minds with the Word of God? [55:53]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt burdened by a "yoke" in your life. How can you seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit to break that yoke? [17:21]
2. The speaker shared a personal story of commanding a tornado to change its course in the name of Jesus. Have you ever experienced or witnessed a situation where faith led to a miraculous outcome? How did it impact your faith? [46:15]
3. The sermon emphasized the importance of the anointing in various church roles. How can you seek God's anointing in your current or future ministry within the church? [08:59]
4. The speaker mentioned the ongoing process of mind renewal through the Word of God. What specific steps can you take this week to engage more deeply with the scriptures and allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind? [55:53]
5. The woman with the issue of blood pressed through obstacles to touch Jesus' garment. What obstacles are currently hindering your faith, and how can you overcome them to experience the full benefits of the anointing? [24:30]
6. The anointing is described as always present and available to believers. How can you cultivate a daily practice of seeking and yielding to the anointing through prayer and meditation on the scriptures? [40:40]
7. The speaker shared a powerful testimony of healing without physical touch. How can you encourage others in your community to seek and understand their anointing in Christ? [39:56]
Devotional
Day 1: Embracing Spiritual Transformation
The anointing of the Holy Spirit brings about a profound change within, liberating one from the chains of the past and renewing the spirit. This transformation is a journey that requires daily immersion in the Word and openness to the Spirit's work. [54:25]
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: What are some old habits or thoughts you need to let go of to allow the Holy Spirit to transform you more fully?
Day 2: Activating Faith for Anointing
Faith is the key that unlocks the anointing's power, enabling believers to overcome obstacles and receive God's healing and wholeness. Like the woman who touched Jesus' garment, reaching out in faith is essential to experience the anointing's full benefits. [24:30]
Hebrews 11:6 - "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Reflection: Can you identify an area in your life where you need to exercise more faith to activate the anointing of God?
Day 3: Serving with Divine Empowerment
The anointing empowers believers to serve in the body of Christ, equipping them to perform tasks beyond their natural abilities. This divine empowerment is essential for fulfilling the church's mission and individual callings. [07:41]
1 Corinthians 12:7 - "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."
Reflection: In what ways do you feel called to serve in your church or community, and how can you rely on the anointing to empower you in that service?
Day 4: Recognizing the Ever-Present Anointing
The anointing is a perpetual source of life and guidance, teaching and reminding believers of Jesus' teachings. It is always accessible, even when not felt, and should be pursued through prayer and scripture meditation. [40:40]
John 14:26 - "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."
Reflection: How can you cultivate a daily practice of seeking the anointing through prayer and meditation on the scriptures?
Day 5: Breaking Every Yoke with Anointing
The anointing has the authority to shatter every bondage, from physical ailments to emotional distress. The church stands as a beacon of hope, guiding individuals towards salvation and sanctification through the anointing's power. [17:21]
Isaiah 10:27 - "In that day their burden will be lifted from your shoulders, their yoke from your neck; the yoke will be broken because you have grown so fat."
Reflection: What burdens do you need to bring before God today, trusting in the anointing to break the yokes in your life?
Quotes
1) "It's the word of God that produces the anointing that breaks the Yoke amen." [20:58]
2) "The whole multitude sought to touch him for there went virtue... came out of him and healed them all." [34:18]
3) "you got to understand something about the anointing of God when the anointing of God comes on it's actually getting you to step out of your inability and you step into God's ability amen" [07:41]
4) "When the anointing is working there's a tangibility to it...you can touch it, you can feel it...when you have that anointing, that anointing becomes tangible not just for the minister but also for the person receiving it" [31:17]
5) "Anytime the presence of God is there and people have come to hear and respond to what they're hearing they can be a candidate to receive that anointing." [40:40]
6) "She accessed the anointing when she accessed the anointing that anointing which was it broke the Yoke of the blood disease that she had actually it wasn't a it was a blood disease but it was a blood flow" [24:30]
7) "If I could just but touch his clothes I will be made not healed whole now I really don't yeah I got time whole what is whole whole put you back into the place you were before the disease or whatever ever got on you" [25:09]
8) "The man that was made whole every missing body part came back every scar gone completely made whole the way he was before Le ever got on him" [25:49]
9) "When you get saved, anointing comes to abide on the inside of you because the Holy Spirit comes to abide in you." [42:52]
10) "God Wants You anointed in the very same way that he was anointed and don't think you can't be because the anointing is already in you if you're a follower and saved by Jesus Christ" [14:43]
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