The Blessing of a Spirit-Filled Church

Written By Tim Lewis

SERIES: EMPOWERED TO ADVANCE
TITLE: The Blessing of a Spirit-Filled Church
TEXT: Acts 4:32–37 MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim

1. The Blessing of Unity. (v. 32; John 10:16; 1 Pet. 3:8; Phil. 1:27;1 Cor. 1:10)
A. Sin always divides.
B. The Spirit always unites. (Eph. 4:3; John 17:11, 21–23)

2. The Blessing of Giving. (vv. 32, 34–35)
A. They understood true ownership.
B. They were surrendered to true Lordship.
C. They were moved by compassionate fellowship. (2 Cor. 8:3–4; Phil. 4:14–19)

3. The Blessing of Witnessing. (v. 33; Acts 1:8; Luke 24:46–49)
A. Testify to what you have experienced.
B. Testify to what is true.
C. Trust God with results. (Rom. 1:16; 1Cor. 1:18–24)

4. The Blessing of Receiving. (v. 33b; Luke 6:38; Acts 11:21–24)
A. When you give to others, you trust in God.
B. When you open your life to others, you open your life to God.
C. When you are a blessing, you receive a blessing.

Tim Lewis

Tim has served as the senior pastor of Bethel for over 30 years. He is passionate about preaching the Gospel and loves this church dearly. Tim and his wife Cristie have four adult children and many grandchildren.

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