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October 2, 2011
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1. Pray for those who will
lead in worship this week:
• Pastor J. Josh Smith
• Bryant Jones and
Dr. Art Turner
2. Pray that our church is
ready to meet with the
Lord together in corporate
worship on Wednesdays
and Sundays.
3. Pray that we are growing
into the measure of the
stature of the fullness of
Christ as a church – both
individually and together.
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Prelude Music
Featuring Dr. Art Turner
My Tribute
Andre Crouch
Hallelujah, What A Savior
Philip P. Bliss
When I Survey the
Wondrous Cross
Isaac Watts
All To Us
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reevs,
Matt Redman and Matt Maher
Spirit of the Living God
Daniel Iverson
Holy Spirit Rain Down
Russell Fragar
Sunday’s Sermon
This week we will go back to Ephesians 5:15-21 and look specifically at 5:18-21.
Read verses 5:15-21 prayerfully. Remember, the heading of all of this is found in
verse 15 when we are called to “look carefully then how you walk.” Everything in our
Christian life demands care.
The question for this Sunday is: “Why does being filled with the Spirit take care?”
Think about this as you prepare.
This is a difficult text that demands clear communication. Pray for me as I preach, and
pray for our church as we hear. We must understand this essential truth. It is essential
for our Christian walk.
This Sunday’s Music
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My Tribute
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
VERSE
How can I say thanks for the things
You have done for me –
Things so undeserved, yet You give to prove
Your love for me?
The voices of a million angels
Could not express my gratitude –
All that I am, and ever hope to be,
I owe it all to Thee
VERSE 1
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died;
My richest gain, I count but loss,
And pour contempt all o’er my pride.
VERSE 2
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God;
All the vain things that charm me now,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
VERSE 3
See, from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down;
Did ‘er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
VERSE 4
Where the whole realm of nature mine,
That were and offering far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my life, my soul, my all!
REFRAIN
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory for the things He has done!
With His blood, He has saved me;
With His power, He has raised me;
To God be the glory for the things He has done!
BRIDGE
Just let me live my life;
Let it be pleasing, Lord, to Thee!
And should I gain any praise, let it go to Calvary!
Sunday’s Sermon
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Truth: Being drunk with alcohol is a sin. It is impossible to walk in God’s wisdom, in God’s will, and in
God’s Spirit if you are controlled by alcohol. Being drunk undermines everything God intends to do in the
life of a believer.
Response: The point of this truth is not just about alcohol. The point is that we should not be controlled
by anything that would keep us from being controlled by the Spirit. This would include any type of
addiction, habit, obsession, or attitude that keeps us from obedience to God. This could include shopping,
social media, anger, sports, or family.
Is there anything in your life that has control over you or your emotions other than the Holy Spirit of God?
Think about this carefully. Spend time on this. If so, ask God to free you from that.
Truth: We are commanded to be continually being filled with the Spirit. Being filled with the Spirit means
being under the continual control and influence of the Spirit of God. It means walking moment-by-moment
under the Spirit’s control.
Truth: At salvation we receive the Spirit. When we seek to be filled with the Spirit, we are not seeking
something new, but more of what we already have. Being filled with the Spirit is a matter of yielding to the
Spirit’s authority over our lives. This means moment-by-moment trusting Him and obeying Him. The more
we release control and submit to His authority, the more we are filled with the Spirit. (Romans 12:1-2).
Response: Seeking to be filled with the Spirit demands careful examination. Are there actions or
attitudes in your life that are quenching the Spirit of God? Seeking to be filled with the Spirit also demands
that we look for ways to walk in fuller and more faithful obedience to God. It is not just the removal of sin;
it is seeking more obedience. Examine yourself. What needs to be removed? What areas need to be
obeyed in greater ways?
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