Point of Grace Online Worship 6.14.20

Sermon Notes - “His Present is His Presence – And I Really Need Him!”

When life’s challenges get too big and too hard we come to the end of our self.

When we “come to the end of our self” …… Jesus is there.

His Presence by His Spirit is welcomed in a desperate heart for the

The Connection He makes possible for us, Romans 8 1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…… 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to son ship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children…. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

The Counsel He brings to us, John 14 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 16 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.

The Fruit He bears through us. Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Love is a “fruit” of the Holy Spirit’s reign in my life.

• I get to surrender to Him, welcome and celebrate Him.

• I get to “crucify” the opponents of love in my life like pride, arrogance, fear …

• And nurture the marks of love in my life like humility, faith, vulnerability.

Come Holy Spirit. Fill me afresh. I Surrender myself and my agenda and - Repentance and humility keep pride and fear at bay I Receive You and Your agenda and - Grace, forgiveness, truth, able-to-do-ness, life, confidence, peace, joy I will Act like it!

Resources which will help you “walk in the Spirit” everyday!

Daily Scripture Readings for this Week: Mon – Romans 8:1,12-17 Tues – Romans 8:22-28 Wed – John 14:15-27 Thu – John 16:7-15 Fri – Galatians 5:13-26 Sat - Psalm 148

Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word! I rest in You!”

Scripture – Read the scripture slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! Reflect on what you are noticing and where He is leading your thoughts.

Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart. Begin to own the “word of God” being revealed to you.

Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God, resting and listening and being loved.

Restoration Year by John Eldredge – A 365 Day Devotional - These daily devotions are excellent encouragement to live by the Spirit each day.

Check out bibleproject.com. Look for their videos on the Holy Spirit and Acts.

The “One Minute Pause” App by Ransomed Heart (use is multiple times every day)

“Get Your Life Back” by John Eldredge

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (Devotional Book)

Ransomed Heart website and app - many helpful resources including prayers, readings, podcast etc

Moving Mountains by John Eldredge (excellent teaching on spiritual warfare and prayer)