HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US

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HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US?
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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 1. GOD SPEAKS AS YOU PRAY

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 1. GOD SPEAKS AS YOU PRAY
• a. The good thought

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 1. GOD SPEAKS AS YOU PRAY
• a. The good thought
• b. Strong impressions

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 1. GOD SPEAKS AS YOU PRAY
• a. The good thought
• b. Strong impressions
• c. Feelings

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 2. STRONG DESIRE TO DO SOMETHING

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 3. AT TIMES HE GUIDES IN MORE UNUSUAL WAYS
• a. Prophecy

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 3. AT TIMES HE GUIDES IN MORE UNUSUAL WAYS
• a. Prophecy
• b. Dreams

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 3. AT TIMES HE GUIDES IN MORE UNUSUAL WAYS
• a. Prophecy
• b. Dreams
• c. Visions/Pictures

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 3. AT TIMES HE GUIDES IN MORE UNUSUAL WAYS
• a. Prophecy
• b. Dreams
• c. Visions/Pictures
• d. Angels

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 3. AT TIMES HE GUIDES IN MORE UNUSUAL WAYS
• a. Prophecy
• b. Dreams
• c. Visions/Pictures
• d. Angels
• e. Audible voice

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 4. NEED FOR TESTING

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 4. NEED FOR TESTING
• a. Is it loving?

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 4. NEED FOR TESTING
• a. Is it loving?
• b. Is it in line with the Bible?

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 4. NEED FOR TESTING
• a. Is it loving?
• b. Is it in line with the Bible?
• c. Does it strengthen, encourage, and comfort?

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COMPELLING SPIRIT

• 4. NEED FOR TESTING
• a. Is it loving?
• b. Is it in line with the Bible?
• c. Does it strengthen, encourage, and comfort?
• d. Does it bring the peace of God?

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COMMON SENSE
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COUNCIL OF SAINTS

• 1.a. But Who is responsible? Whom should we
  consult?

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CIRCUMSTANTIAL SIGNS

• 1. a. Sometimes God closes doors.

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CIRCUMSTANTIAL SIGNS

• 1. a. Sometimes God closes doors.
• b. Sometimes God opens doors.

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CIRCUMSTANTIAL SIGNS

• 1. a. Sometimes God closes doors.
• b. Sometimes God opens doors.
• c. Watch circumstances, but dont put too
  much weight in them.

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CIRCUMSTANTIAL SIGNS

• 1. a. Sometimes God closes doors.
• b. Sometimes God opens doors.
• c. Watch circumstances, but dont put too
  much weight in them.
• d. Sometimes we need to persevere despite
  circumstances.

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CONCLUSION
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CONCLUSION

• 1. BE PATIENT

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CONCLUSION

• 1. BE PATIENT
• 2. WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES GOD FORGIVES

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CONCLUSION

• 1. BE PATIENT
• 2. WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES GOD FORGIVES
• 3. ROMANS 828 (NKJV)
• And we know that all things work together for
  good to those who love God, to those who are the
  called according to His purpose.

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WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
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INTRODUCTION

• 1. THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS
  BEEN IGNORED AND MISUNDERSTOOD

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HE WAS INVOLVED IN CREATION

• 1. BRINGING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS

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HE WAS INVOLVED IN CREATION

• 1. BRINGING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
• 2. GIVING LIFE TO MAN

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HE CAME UPON PARTICULAR PEOPLE AT PARTICULAR
TIMES FOR PARTICULAR TASKS

• 1. GIDEON for leadership

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HE CAME UPON PARTICULAR PEOPLE AT PARTICULAR
TIMES FOR PARTICULAR TASKS

• 1. GIDEON for leadership
• 2. SAMSON for strength

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HE CAME UPON PARTICULAR PEOPLE AT PARTICULAR
TIMES FOR PARTICULAR TASKS

• 1. GIDEON for leadership
• 2. SAMSON for strength
• 3. BEZALEL for artistic work

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HE CAME UPON PARTICULAR PEOPLE AT PARTICULAR
TIMES FOR PARTICULAR TASKS

• 1. GIDEON for leadership
• 2. SAMSON for strength
• 3. BEZALEL for artistic work
• 4. ISAIAH for prophecy

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 1. THE PROMISE OF A NEW THING

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 1. THE PROMISE OF A NEW THING
• 2. PROPHECIES REMAIN UNFULFILLED FOR AT LEAST 300
  YRS

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 1. THE PROMISE OF A NEW THING
• 2. PROPHECIES REMAIN UNFULFILLED FOR AT LEAST 300
  YRS
• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE
• a. John the Baptist

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE
• a. John the Baptist
• b. Mary

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE
• a. John the Baptist
• b. Mary
• c. Elizabeth

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE
• a. John the Baptist
• b. Mary
• c. Elizabeth
• d. Zechariah

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HE WAS PROMISED BY THE FATHER

• 3. WITH THE COMING OF JESUS, THERE IS GREAT
  ACTIVITY OF THE SPIRIT, BUT STILL ON A FEW
  PARTICULAR PEOPLE
• a. John the Baptist
• b. Mary
• c. Elizabeth
• d. Zechariah
• e. Simeon

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JOHN THE BAPTIST LINKS HIM WITH JESUS

• 1. LUKE 316 (NKJV)
• John answered them all, "I baptize you with
  water. But one more powerful than I will come,
  the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to
  untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
  and with fire.

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JOHN THE BAPTIST LINKS HIM WITH JESUS

• 1. LUKE 316 (NKJV)
• John answered them all, "I baptize you with
  water. But one more powerful than I will come,
  the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to
  untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
  and with fire.
• 2. JESUS, THE SPIRIT-FILLED MAN

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JESUS PREDICTS HIS PRESENCE

• 1. JOHN 737-38
• On the last and greatest day of the Feast,
  Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, If anyone
  is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever
  believes in me, as the Scripture has said,
  streams of living water will flow from within
  him.

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JESUS PREDICTS HIS PRESENCE

• 1. JOHN 737-38
• On the last and greatest day of the Feast,
  Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, If anyone
  is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever
  believes in me, as the Scripture has said,
  streams of living water will flow from within
  him.
• 2. HE TELLS THEM TO WAIT IN THE CITY UNTIL THEY
  ARE CLOTHED WITH POWER FROM ON HIGH

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JESUS PREDICTS HIS PRESENCE

• 3. AT PENTECOST, THE DISCIPLES WERE FILLED WITH
  THE SPIRIT AND RECEIVED
• a. New languages

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JESUS PREDICTS HIS PRESENCE

• 3. AT PENTECOST, THE DISCIPLES WERE FILLED WITH
  THE SPIRIT AND RECEIVED
• a. New languages
• b. New boldness

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JESUS PREDICTS HIS PRESENCE

• 3. AT PENTECOST, THE DISCIPLES WERE FILLED WITH
  THE SPIRIT AND RECEIVED
• a. New languages
• b. New boldness
• c. New power

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CONCLUSION
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CONCLUSION

• 1. WE LIVE IN THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT, GOD HAS
  PROMISED TO GIVE HIS SPIRIT TO EVERY CHRISTIAN

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