130730 srb shift series (part 3) by jonathan balan solomon

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• Shift – to move, to change direction or position

Definition

• This Series covers (4 words to define a comprehensive relationship with the Holy Spirit) • Encounter – Filled with the Spirit• Enrich – Gifts of the Spirit• Empower – Power of the Spirit• Embrace – Walk in the Spirit

The Holy Spirit SHIFT

Nomophobia

Nomophobia – Distress and anxiety due to loss of phone or being unreachable.

Anatidaephobia – Fear that somewhere, somehow a duck is watching you.

Didaskaleinophobia – Fear of school.

John 14:1,16 “Do not let your hearts be troubled… I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth.”

• Teach all things (John 14:26)• Remind you of words Jesus said (John 14:26)• Testify about Jesus (John 15:26)• Convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and

of judgment: (John 16:8)• Tell you what is yet to come (John 16:13)• Make known Jesus’ authority and declare it (John

16:14)

Disciples run for their livesMark 14:51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.

Peter disowns JesusMark 14:71 He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know this man you’re talking about.”

What changed?

Acts 17:6 “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.

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."

Empowered to be a witness.

Pentecost: Fire

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

Divine Boldness

Divine Boldness Know your divine authority and position:

Matt 28:18,19 Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples…”

Divine Boldness (1) Know your divine authority and position:

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now He is far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians 1:19-21

Divine Boldness (1) Know your divine authority and position:

“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus…” Ephesians 2:5,6

Divine Boldness (1) Know your divine authority and position:

“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus…” Ephesians 2:5,6

Divine Boldness (2) Know who is with you:

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7-8

Divine Boldness (2) Know who is with you:

Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’Isaiah 41:10

1 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus. Acts 4:29,30

Being a witness will cost us

Prayer for Boldness

(1) Enable me to speak your word with great boldness.

(2) Open the eyes of my heart to know the power, authority and position I have in Christ.

“I will be a witness for Jesus.”

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