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Sermon notes "Talk to Me"

Talk to Me

Oct 30, 2016

Dr. Ed Newton

John 14:16-17 ESV

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Foundation Principle #1: 

The Holy Spirit is a Person: He is to be Revered as God.
Foundation Principle #2:

The Holy Spirit has Purpose. He is to be regarded in guidance.
Foundation Principle #3: 

The Holy Spirit is a Promise: He is to be Rested in as the Guarantee.
Foundation Principle #4:

The Holy Spirit is Pure. He is to be Rooted in Growth.
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Talking and communicating is determined not only upon information transfer, but whether the information is received from the sender. 
Therefore, two questions must be asked in how we learn to communicate with the Holy Spirit:
1) How do we recognize His Voice?
2) How do we respond to His Voice?
The answer to these questions is the hinge on the door that will usher in the kingdom of God through you.

Recognize His Voice:  Sensitivity

I. The Holy Spirit Brings the Word:  (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21)

a. Conveys: John 14:26
b. Clarifies: John 16:13

II. The Holy Spirit Bears Witness: (Romans 8:16)

a. Commands: Galatians 5:16
b. Convicts: John 16:8
c. Comforts: Philippians 4:6-7

commanding, convicting, comforting

III. The Holy Spirit Bestows Wisdom: (1 Cor. 2:6-16, 12:8, Isaiah 11:2)

a. Counsels: Matthew 10:19-20
b. Confirms: 1 John 2:27

IV. The Holy Spirit Brightens THE Way: (Romans 8:14, Ezekiel 36:27)

a. Calls:  Hebrews 3:15
b. Conforms: 1 John 2:6

Respond to His Voice: Surrender

I. Welcome Divine Interruptions: (1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30)
II. Watch for Divine Intervention: (Acts 8:29)
III. Walk in Divine Interaction:  (Galatians 5:22)
To walk daily in sensitivity to the INNER workings of the Holy Spirit while in surrender to the OUTER workings of the Holy Spirit is the Spirit-filled life. 

--
J.R.Elder
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Sermon notes "Seasonal Comforter"

Seasonal Comforter

Oct 16, 2016

Dr. Ed Newton

Introduction:

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17

Jesus gives you the UNDERSTANDING how to live, but the Holy Spirit gives you the UNCTION to do it!

Foundation Principle #1:

The Holy Spirit is a Person: He is to be Revered as God.
Foundation Principle #2: 

The Holy Spirit has Purpose: He is to be Regarded in Guidance.
Key Words:

• "Another"- Indicates one like myself (Jesus), who will take my place, do my work.
• "Helper"- The Greek word is parakletos and is translated "Comforter" or "Advocate" meaning to come alongside and assist.  (Only used in John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; 1 John 2:1)

Key Concept:

The Holy Spirit is one with Jesus as Jesus is one with the Father.  So, the Trinity of God is not 1+1+1=3 instead 1x1x1=1
I. The Enduement of the Holy Spirit (He Resided "Upon")

"In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certain individuals for special ministries. It was not universal nor was it permanent"

Three Key Phrases used in the Old Testament concerning the Holy Spirit (3):  He "Came" (2 Chronicles 24:20) /He "Rested" (Numbers 11:25)/He "Filled" (Exodus 31:3)

II. The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit (He Resided "With")

The disciples were empowered with the Holy Spirit to do miracles, cast out demons, and pronounce forgiveness marking them with an "apostolic blessing" (Luke 10:21-23).  This is the connection to the statement found in John 14:12 revealing "greater works".
III. The Engagement of the Holy Spirit (He Resides "In")

It is within indwelling Acts 1:8/2 Timothy 1:7 "power of the Holy Spirit" that we receive Him as the One who:
• Defends our Innocence (John 14:26)
• Deposit of our Inheritance (2 Timothy 1:14, Ephesians 1:14)
• Delivers as our Intercessor (Romans 8:26-27)
• Depicts Illumination through (1 Cor. 2:10): Speaking (Acts 7), Leading (Acts 8: 29, Romans 8:14) Commanding (Acts 16:6-7) Revealing (John 16:13)

Quote: 

"The Holy Spirit within in you is better than the Jesus beside you" JD Greear
Where is the Holy Spirit Working? "Changing the World, Acts 17:6"

• World: Restraining (2 Thessalonians 2:7)  & Revealing (John 16:7-11)
• Church: (Ekklesia-Called Out Assembly): Releasing (1 Cor. 12:13-14/Eph. 2:22)
• Individually: Reviving (Galatians 2:20)

Resources:

Strong's Greek Concordance
Bible.org/Holy Spirit
Billy Graham-The Holy Spirit
John Walvoord-The Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit

Dr. Ed Newton @ Community Bible Church

"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.  You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.  Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! "If you love me, obey my commandments.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.  He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn't looking for him and doesn't recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.

John 14:12-17 NLT

I often wonder if religion is the enemy of God. It's almost like religion is what happens when the Spirit has left the building. God's Spirit moves through us and the world at a pace that can never be constricted by any one religious paradigm.

-Bono

We all see problems in the church. We don't need another book to point those out. We need the faith to believe that the solution is really quite simple: The Holy Spirit.

-Francis Chan

Foundation Principle #1:  The Holy Spirit is a Person

• He is to be Revered as God
• His Parallel in Equality: The Holy Spirit is listed as the third person of the Trinity not because of order of importance, but in role and relationship.
• Elohim (God spoken of in the plural from the beginning)
• Verses
• Hebrews 9:14 (Eternal)
• Psalm 139:7-10 (Omnipresent)
• 1 Cor. 2:10-11 (Omniscient)
• Rom. 1:4 (Holy)
• Breath of God throughout scripture.
• http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Breath-Of-God
• His Partnership in Creating:
• The Trinity of God is simply the Father designing, the Son decreeing, The Holy Spirit deploying. 
• Verses
• Gen. 1:2
• Gen. 1:27
• Luke 1:35-37
• 2 Tim. 3:16
• Rom. 8:11
• His Picture in Enabling: The Holy Spirit is often best explained through imagery in order to give insight within complexity. 
• Verses
• Matthew 3:16 (Dove)
• Acts 2:3 (Fire)
• Hebrews 1:9 (Oil)
• John 3:5 (Water)
• John 3:8 (Wind) 
• Pentecost ● Passover ● Promise
• I'm a guiding compass flying for all to see. I'm a burning bush. I'm an overflow of His living water.
• His Personality in Equipping:  The Holy Spirit activates the power of God and the finished work of Christ in the life of the believer. 
• Verses
• 2 Chronicles 24:20
• Num. 11:25
• Titus 3:5
• Phil. 1:6, 2:13
• Alka seltzer Illustration
• PRAISE AND WORSHIP
• "Joyful (The One Who Saves)" by Benton Brown
• "One True God" by Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Steven Curtis Chapman
• "Thank You For Loving Me" by Tommy Walker
• "I Will Not Be Shaken" by Jacob Park and Tommy Walker
• "Speak To Me" by Tommy Walker

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Iyengar Yoga, named after and developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, is a form of Hatha Yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture and breath control. The development of strength, mobility and stability is gained through the asanas.
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The Talk of All Talks: Sex 🐦🐝🌺🍯

1. God's Design.
1. Procreation
1. Genesis 2:24 NLT
1. This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
1. Leave Cleave Weave
2. Pleasure
1. Song of Songs 7:1-3 NLT
1. How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O queenly maiden. Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of a skilled craftsman. Your navel is perfectly formed like a goblet filled with mixed wine. Between your thighs lies a mound of wheat bordered with lilies. Your breasts are like two fawns, twin fawns of a gazelle.
1. Your body is a wonderland
3. Protection
1. 1 Corinthians 7:5 NLT
1. Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
2. Man's Distortion
1. Love is supposed to go
1. Companionship>>>Commitment>>>Communion
2. Society reverses God’s design
1. Sex and/or commitment are often put in priority over companionship
2. Details
1. Rayah: Companionship
1. Song of Songs 4:7 NLT 
2. You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.
2. Ahava: Commitment 
1. Song of Songs 8:7 NLT
1. Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. If a man tried to buy love with all his wealth, his offer would be utterly scorned.
3. Dod: Communion 
1. Song of Songs 1:2 NLT
1. Kiss me and kiss me again, for your love is sweeter than wine.

1. LIES
1. We love each other.
1. Be forward thinking not to take something that isn't yours.
2. 1 Thessalonians 4:6
1. Never harm or cheat a fellow believer in this matter by violating his wife,[a] for the Lord avenges all such sins, as we have solemnly warned you before.
2. Sex is just physical. (NO IT ISN'T)
1. “Don’t you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ? Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never! And don’t you realize that if a man joins himself to a prostitute, he becomes one body with her? For the Scriptures say, “The two are united into one.” But the person who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.” 1 Corinthians 6:15-17
2. Rape or molestation
1. Common emotional and psychological effects of rape include: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – feelings of severe anxiety and stress, Depression, Flashbacks – memories of rape as if it is taking place again, Borderline personality disorder, Sleep disorders, Eating disorders, Dissociative identity disorder, Guilt.
3. Adultery
1. In sex you give something away.
2. Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.” Proverbs 5:18-19
3. Monogamy is physical and mental
1. But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28
3. Everyone is doing it. (NO THEY ARE NOT)
4. I'm not hurting anyone. (It eventuality will)
1. Pornography
2. You Can’t Get Aroused by “Just” Your Spouse, you get lazy, wrecks libido, causes selfishness, makes sex sem like too much work, restricts your view of what attractive is, causes your spouse to feel shame
3. Job 31:1
1. I made a covenant with my eyes    not to look with lust at a young woman.
4. 2 Corinthians 10:5
1. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
2. Church's Desire
1. The Word
1. Bible Lists 8 Sexual Sins
1. Fornication, Adultery, Homosexually, Beastiality, Rape, Lust, Prostitution, Incest
2. Romans 1:26 NLT
1. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other.
2. Historically
1. The Church Dealt with Sexual Sun: Alienation, Assimilation, Avoidance
1. Alienation
1. In the past the church would disassociate itself from people living in blatant sexual sin. This is not right.
1. Mark 12:30-31
1. …you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength…Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these
1. I don't get to pick my neighbor.
2. You don't get to pick who you love.
2. Assimilation
1.  In order to win the world you don't have to be like the world. 
2. Revelation 2:20-21 NLT
1. "But I have this complaint against you. You are permitting that woman—that Jezebel who calls herself a prophet—to lead my servants astray. She teaches them to commit sexual sin and to eat food offered to idols.  I gave her time to repent, but she does not want to turn away from her immorality.
3. Avoidance
2. The Church should go for ASSURANCE
1. We are for EVERYONE.
1. God doesn't condemn and neither should we.
2. BIBLE is in our name
1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
2. Government doesn’t get to define marriage because it didn't design it
3. You don't have to agree with us to be with us. You don't have to believe to belong.
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 NLT
1. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
4. We might disagree, but that does not mean we are disloyal.
1. We will spend  the majority of our time talking about what we are for versus what we are against
3. Perfect People Don’t Go to Heaven; Saved People Go to Heaven
1. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NLT
1. Don't you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.