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Francis Chan: Understanding The Holy Spirit (Part 3)

December 02, 2014

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of living a life that is filled with the Holy Spirit, allowing us to make the most of every opportunity and live wisely. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about how he has seen people's time slipping away without making good use of it, and encourages listeners to be careful how they live their lives, making wise decisions about how to spend their precious commodity - time.

Key Scripture References

  • Ephesians 5:15-17 - This passage emphasizes the importance of being careful how we live our lives, making the most of every opportunity and understanding God's will for us. The speaker notes that our time is like a precious commodity that can easily slip away if not used wisely.
  • Ephesians 5:18 - This verse compares being filled with the Spirit to being drunk on wine, but instead of leading to debauchery, it leads to a life of wisdom and obedience to God's will. The speaker uses the analogy of drinking beer to illustrate what it would be like if we were under the influence of the Spirit.
  • John 10:10 - This passage is not explicitly mentioned in the sermon content, but it could be referenced as a supporting truth that Jesus came to give us life to the full (v. 10).
  • Matthew 25:31-46
    • Matthew 25:31-32 - This passage is not explicitly mentioned in the sermon content, but it could be referenced as a supporting truth that we will give an account for our time and actions to God (v. 12).

    Main Points

    • We must make the most of every opportunity and live wisely with the precious commodity of time.
    • God's will for us is to be filled with the Spirit, allowing us to live a life of wisdom and obedience to His will.
    • We should not be foolish or stupid in our decisions about how to spend our time, but instead seek to understand God's will and live accordingly.

    Application Questions

    • What are some ways I can make the most of every opportunity and live wisely with my time?
    • How can I seek to understand God's will for me and live a life that is filled with the Spirit?
    • Am I being foolish or stupid in my decisions about how to spend my time, and what changes can I make to live more wisely?

    Note: The above response is based on the provided sermon content.

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