The Confidence of Discipleship
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· 76 viewsDT: Jesus desires His disciples to be confident in the work of the Holy Spirit
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The Confidence of Discipleship
The Confidence of Discipleship
DT: Jesus desires His disciples to to be confident in the work of the Holy Spirit.
Aim: We will lives trusting the promise of Christ that His Holy Spirit will guide and comfort us.
1. We Are Not Alone
1. We Are Not Alone
- Christ did not leave us alone
- He has given us the presence of His Holy Spirit.
- Jesus assures us that the Holy Spirit is with us
ILLUS: Went to the fair with my parents. somehow I got away from them and became distaught and panicing because i thought they had left me alone.
Transition: As believers we need not be distraught nor panic. We are not alone. Christ sent us help in the work of the Holy Spirit.
Application: Stand confidently with joy knowing that the Holy Spirit is with us.
2. We Are Lost Without The Holy Spirit
2. We Are Lost Without The Holy Spirit
ILLUS: GPS is used to get us from point A to point B. It guides us when we listen to our destinations. If we miss a turn the GPS will often say rerouting and please make a legal U-turn when possible.
Transition: The Spirit in many ways functions like that in the life of the Christian
- His job is to guide us (follow this route)
- His job is to convict us (make a u-turn)
3. We Are Under The Authority of The Holy Spirit
3. We Are Under The Authority of The Holy Spirit
- Yes He is under the authority of Christ
- His responsibility is to influence us
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And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
ILLUS: The person who is under the influence of wine doesn’t speak the same . . .
Discipleship is a journey
What type of Journey are you on?
1. Are you sightseeing?
-just spectating
- watching others
2. Are you Joy riding?
- just along for the ride
- being carefree without a care in the world
3. Are you on a mission?
- living with a purpose
- facing the challenges of life under the direction of the Holy Spirit