Word and Spirit: The Sermon Series

IGNITE THE FIRE Part 5: “The Stable House” 

Ephesians 5:18; Pastor David Holt

1.      Who is the Holy Spirit?  Mt. 28:18-20  Third ____________ of the Trinity.

Presence and power of God.  Empowered Jesus for ministry.  The _________

That enables us to live for Christ.

2.      What does the Holy Spirit do?  Came upon people in OT. Inspired

writers of Scripture (2 Pe. 1:21). Draws us to Jesus (Jn. 3:6-7). Indwells us

(Rom. 8:11). Convicts Jn. 16). Produces fruit (Gal. 5). Helps us overcome sin,

temptation, and Satan (Rom. 6;1 Jn. 4:4). Gives us desire to do God’s will

(Phil. 2:12-13). Transforms us (2 Cor. 3:18).Empowers to witness (Acts 1:8).

Strengthens in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).  Gives gifts (Rom. 12; 1 Cor. 12). Leads

(Gal. 5:18). Speaks to (1 K. 19:12). Glorifies Jesus (Jn. 16:14)

3.      When do we receive the Holy Spirit?  At the moment of ________________.

Eph. 1:13; Rom. 8:9-11

4.      What does Ephesians teach about the Holy Spirit?  a.  1:13 Sealed at

conversion.b. 1:19-20 Recipients of the same power that raised Jesus.  c. 2:18

Able to come to the Fatherthrough Jesus.  d. 3:7 Gifted to minister the Gospel.

e. 3:16 Strengthened with power in our inner being. f. 3:20 Partners with God

for supernatural things. g. 4:30 To avoid grieving the Spirit. h. 5:18-21 To be

continually filled with the Spirit. i. 6:10 To be strong in His power. j. 6:17 to

combine the Word with the Sprit as a weapon in warfare.

5.      What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?  Controlled and _____________.

6.      What are some signs of being filled? a. Positive attitude. (Eph. 5:18-21).

b. Humility (Eph. 5:21). c. Fruit (Gal. 5). d. Gifts (Rom. 12; 1 Cor. 12). e. Desire

(Phil. 2:12-13). f. Christ-likeness(2 Cor. 3:18). g. Power to witness (Acts 1:8).

h. Victory (Rom. 6-8). i. Repentance (Jn. 16; 2 Cor. 7)

7.      How are we filled?  Surrender. ________________ (Lu. 11:13). Trust.