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The Holy Spirit Is Not A Ghost

If the Holy Spirit isn’t a ghost, who is He?

He is , the person of the .

^{Acts 5:3-4 / Deuteronomy 29:29}

He is the source of all spiritual and , both now and in the past.

^{Elijah & Elisha’s miracles (1 Kings 17- 2 Kings 13:20) Matthew 12:22-32 & 3:16 / John 16:5-15 / 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 / Philippians 2:13 / Colossians 1:15-20 / Hebrews 1:3}

How important is it to be filled with and walk in the Spirit?

It’s , and the secret to living a life.

^{Ephesians 5:17-18 / Galatians 5:16 / Matthew 3:13-4:11}

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

We receive the Holy Spirit when we become a .

^{Ephesians 1:13-14 / Romans 8:9}

Filled with the Spirit simply means .

^{Ephesians 5:18 / Galatians 2:20 / Galatians 5:16-25}

Sometimes it’s , most often it’s .

^{Acts 2:1-21 & 1 Kings 19:11-13 / Philippians 2:13-14 / Proverbs 4:18 / John 3:8}

Unfortunately, we always have some on the . It’s called .

^{Romans 7:14-20 / Acts 16:6-10 / 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22}

To be led of the Spirit we need to the .

Take time to .

^{Isaiah 30:15}

Check your inner promptings with .

^{2 Timothy 3:15-17 / Psalm 119:105}

Check with godly .

^{Proverbs 12:15}

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WARM UP

1. Larry talked about how the Holy Spirit is the source of all spiritual knowledge and power. If you could instantly gain complete knowledge in one subject, what would it be and why?
   
   
   
2. Before this sermon, if someone had asked you about your understanding of the Holy Spirit, what would you have said? How about now; has your idea changed?
   
   
   
3. Is there anything from this weekend’s message that you found particularly encouraging or challenging?
   
   
   

KNOW IT

1. Read Romans 8:5-11. The word “flesh” refers to our human, sinful nature. How does the Holy Spirit take us - sinners - and make us new? List a few standouts from this passage.

   
   

2. Larry showed us that we can sometimes overcomplicate the Holy Spirit. Based on what we learned this weekend, how can the Spirit show up in everyday life?

   
   

SHARE IT

1. How have you seen the Holy Spirit work in spectacular or subtle ways in your life?

   
   

2. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do God’s will, not just what we want to do. Has there been a time when you sensed God leading you in a direction you didn’t expect—or didn’t want at first?

   
   

LIVE IT

1. Larry gave three ways to overcome spiritual static (listening, checking the Bible, and wise counsel). Which are you most naturally drawn to? Which do you need to focus on more?

   
   

2. The Bible contrasts being filled with the Spirit with being controlled by things like alcohol, emotions, or the world’s pressures (Ephesians 5:18). How can you recognize when the Spirit is influencing you versus being controlled by your own desires or outside influences?