Series:
Practicalities
“How to Stay Filled with the Spirit” I John 1:9
Big Idea: Being filled with the Spirit is essential to spiritual growth.
Confession of sin is essential to being filled with the Spirit.
I. REVIEW: THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT
A. WHAT does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? CONTROL
B. WHEN should I be filled with the Spirit? ALWAYS
C. HOW can I be filled with the Spirit? OBEDIENCE
D. WHAT happens when I’m filled with the Spirit?
WORSHIP
THANKFULNESS
SUBMISSION
FRUITFULNESS
II. HOW DO I STAY FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT?
A. ATTITUDES toward the Holy Spirit
1. YIELD to the Spirit Ephesians 5:18
2. GRIEVE the Spirit Ephesians 4:30
3. QUENCH the Spirit I Thessalonians
B. SIN, CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS
1. Sin by its nature SEPARATES
2. Confession by its nature involves AGREEMENT
a. Confession involves BELIEF
b. Confession involves a recognition of NEED
c. Confession involves a RELATIONSHIP
3. Forgiveness by its nature RESTORES
III. APPLICATION – STAYING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
A. Regular exposure to and application of the Word of God
B. A humble and contrite heart
C. Confession of sin