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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

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Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Pastor Daniel Batarseh (Ephesians Series)

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Monday, August 13, 2018

Scripture References

Ephesians 5:18Hosea 4:11Isaiah 28:7Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 4:30Romans 8:9Acts 6:5Acts 11:24Galatians 5:22-23Acts 6:3Psalms 4:7Ephesians 5:19-21Acts 4:7-13Acts 6:9-10Acts 4:31Acts 7:54-55Acts 13:8-10Acts 13:52

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores Ephesians 5:18, contrasting the destructive influence of drunkenness with the life-giving control of the Holy Spirit. He defines Spirit-filling as a command to allow God's Spirit to lead every aspect of our behavior, worship, and relationships.

Key Takeaways

1Spirit-filling is not about getting more of the Spirit, but about the Spirit getting more of you.
2The Holy Spirit provides a holy assistance and experience that worldly substances can only cheaply imitate.
3A Spirit-filled life is visibly marked by joy, gratitude, humility, and boldness rather than just internal feelings.
4Obedience to God's commands creates a 'demand' for the Spirit's power to be manifested in a believer's life.
5Believers must actively protect their spiritual state by responding to conviction and refusing to grieve the Spirit.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Why do you think Paul contrasts drunkenness with being filled with the Spirit? What are the parallels and differences in their 'influence'?
2Pastor Daniel said filling is about 'control.' In what specific area of your life is it hardest to let the Spirit take the driver's seat?
3How can we distinguish between a temporary emotional high and the lasting biblical 'evidence' of being Spirit-filled?
4Acts 6 shows that even 'waiting on tables' required men full of the Spirit. How does this change your view of your daily work or 'small' tasks?
5What does it mean to 'posture' yourself for the Spirit's filling? Can you share a time when obedience forced you to rely on supernatural power?
6What are some common things in modern life that 'grieve' the Holy Spirit and hinder His influence in our hearts?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Identify areas of your life where you are still 'driving' and consciously hand the steering wheel to the Holy Spirit through prayer.
Practice 'Posturing' by stepping into a ministry or witnessing opportunity that feels beyond your natural comfort zone.
Evaluate your speech this week: Replace complaining with the 'thankful spirit' described in Ephesians 5:20.
Before entering difficult meetings or conversations, stop and pray specifically for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit.
Listen to the Holy Spirit's conviction regarding small habits or sins and repent immediately to avoid grieving Him.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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