Open Up the Heavens Meredith Andrews Worth It All. No One Like Our God Lincoln Brewster God of the Impossible. Is He Worthy? Chris Tomlin Holy Roar

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1 Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. Open Up the Heavens Meredith Andrews Worth It All No One Like Our God Lincoln Brewster God of the Impossible Is He Worthy? Chris Tomlin Holy Roar Lord Have Mercy Michael W. Smith Worship Again

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3 Introduction o A term many Christians use o My own understanding and practice 3

4 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? 4

5 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? Galatians 5:16-18 (ESV) 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 5

6 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? Galatians 5:16-18 (ESV) 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, 6

7 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? Galatians 5:16-18 (ESV) to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 7

8 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? Romans 8:4 (ESV) 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 8

9 A major practical issue o What is the relationship between the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in the Spirit? Romans 8:14 (ESV) 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 9

10 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Mark 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 10

11 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Mark 1:9-12 (ESV) 11 And a voice came from heaven, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 11

12 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Luke 4: 1, 2, 14 (ESV) 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. 12

13 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Luke 4: 1, 2, 14 (ESV) 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 13

14 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Acts 10: 38 (ESV) 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 14

15 Scriptures about Jesus & the Holy Spirit o Jesus was driven by the Spirit and then led by the Spirit and then came in the power of the Spirit o Jeanne Guyon and my own example 15

16 Examples from Paul o Acts 16:6-10 (ESV) 6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 16

17 Examples from Paul o Acts 16:6-10 (ESV) 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us. 10 And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. 17

18 Examples from Paul o My own experience 18

19 Examples from Paul o Acts 26:19 (ESV) 19 Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. 19

20 Examples from Peter o Acts 10:17-20 (ESV) 17 Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate 18 and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there. 20

21 Examples from Peter o Acts 10:17-20 (ESV) 19 And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are looking for you. 20 Rise and go down and accompany them without hesitation, for I have sent them. 21

22 Examples from Peter o Acts 10:44-47 (ESV) 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 22

23 Examples from Peter o Acts 10:44-47 (ESV) 46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? 23

24 Examples from Peter o Adjusting to leading of the Spirit and the Quakers, also Quietist movement o Adjusting to the leading of the Spirit and John Woolman 24

25 Example from Philip o Acts 8 Preaching in Samaria Going toward Gaza Joining Ethiopian man in Chariot Preaching the Gospel and baptizing Being transported by the Spirit to Azotus 25

26 Leading of the Holy Spirit in helping us put to death the deeds of the flesh o Romans 8: So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 26

27 Normal life and how it works o Routines of life o Peace in your heart o Gentle nudging from the Spirit 27