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The Gift The Father Wants To Give

Pastor Kenneth Crews

27 mins
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Scripture References

Main Text

Luke 11:13

13

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Additional Text

Luke 24:49

49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Acts 1:12-14

12

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.

13

And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.

14

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Acts 2:1-4

1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Overview

This sermon focuses on the Father's desire to give the gift of the Holy Spirit to those who ask. It emphasizes that God desires to fill every believer with His Spirit, making it clear that this is a good and advantageous gift, even better than Jesus' physical presence on earth. The core message is that while God is eager to give, individuals must actively ask for this empowerment.

Key Points

  • The Father’s greatest desire is to give every person the precious gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • The Holy Spirit is a good and profitable gift, making it advantageous for believers to receive Him.

  • Jesus stated it was "expedient" (advantageous) for Him to leave so that the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) could be sent.

  • God's promise of the Holy Spirit is for those who "ask," not those who are perfect or have everything figured out.

  • The disciples in Acts were instructed to "tarry" in Jerusalem until they were "endued with power from on high," which involved united prayer for the Holy Spirit.

  • Unity in prayer and a singular focus on asking for the Holy Spirit are crucial for receiving this power.

Scripture References

  • Luke 11:13

  • Joel 2

  • Luke 24:49

  • Acts 1:12-14

  • Acts 2:1-4

Takeaways

  • Don't wait for perfection or complete understanding before asking God to fill you with the Holy Spirit; tonight is a good night to ask.

  • Focus your prayers, especially in corporate worship, on asking for the infilling of the Holy Spirit, even amidst other needs.

  • United prayer, with one accord and the same passion for the Holy Spirit, is a powerful way to see God's promise fulfilled in the church.

  • Recognize that receiving the Holy Spirit brings a difference, empowerment, and a renewed spiritual vitality.

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