The Necessity of Continuous Filling with the Holy Spirit

Bill Chapman delivered an impactful message on the importance of being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit. This sermon builds on last Sunday's powerful Pentecost message, emphasizing our need for the Holy Spirit to deeply engage with Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and to fulfill God's call on our lives.

Key Points:

1. Need for the Holy Spirit to Follow Christ:

The Holy Spirit is our Advocate, teaching and reminding us of Jesus’ teachings (John 14:26-27).

2. Understanding God:

The Holy Spirit reveals God's deep secrets, enhancing our understanding of Him (1 Corinthians 2:10-12).

3.Wisdom:

The Spirit of the Lord grants wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:1-2).

4. Producing the Fruit of the Spirit:

Living by the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-25).

5. Freedom and Purity:

The Holy Spirit provides freedom to pursue purity and become more Christlike (2 Corinthians 3:17-18).

6. Power:

The Holy Spirit’s power, received through faith, enables us to live out our faith effectively (Galatians 3:1-5).

7. Presence:

The Holy Spirit is our constant companion, comforter, advocate, intercessor, and counselor (John 14:15-17).

Why do we need Continuous Filling?

Being continuously filled is essential for those who actively serve and pour themselves out in love and service to others. Just as vessels are meant to be filled and poured out, we too must be refilled to fulfill God’s purposes.

Experiencing the manifestations of the Spirit in others is evidence of the Spirit's fruit and God’s work in their lives.

As God's witnesses and ambassadors, we need His refreshing to continue pouring out His love and grace.

Bill's message concludes with a call to seek continuous refilling of the Holy Spirit, ensuring we are equipped to serve, love, and live out God’s calling effectively.