“The Work of the Spirit - Anointing” June 7, 2009
1. Reminding us about Jesus 2. Glorifying Christ 3. Pouring out God’s power on us 4. Assuring us that we are God’s children 5. Sealing our salvation in Christ 6. Helping us anticipate the works of God 7. Anointing us with all that Jesus offered
Illustration: “Anointing”
Acts 10:37-38
Acts 10:37-38 37 You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. TNIV
Luke 4:18-19
Luke 4:18-19 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” TNIV
Application:
Power Point Songs: “Nothing but the Blood” & “The Wonderful Cross”
Conclusion:
1 John 2:20 & 24-27
1 John 2:20 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. TNIV
1 John 2:24-25 24 As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is what he promised us—eternal life. TNIV
1 John 2:26-27 26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. 27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. TNIV
SO, REMAIN IN HIM!