Empowered By The Spirit

Empowered - to be given power or authority.
    1. Natural Man - never been forgiven of sins; lost.
1 Corinthians 2:14
    2. Spiritual Man - Been forgiven; part of the church.
1 Corinthians 2:15
If you're a Spiritual Christian, your thoughts are prayer centered.
Galatians 5
Walk in the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12 - Spiritual Gifts
Luke 4:1
        1. Super Spiritual Christian
        2. Backslidden Christian
        3. Carnal Christian
Luke 4:18-19
Acts 1:1-9
GET THE POWER!!
Spirit - filled = Christ directed!
Benefits of being empowered by the Spirit:
    1. Assurance of salvation.
    2. Further crucifixion of your flesh.
    3. New understanding of the Word of God.
    4. Easier understanding of God's will for your life.
    5. More power in your prayer life.
    6. Be more sensitive to the Spirit world.
    7. You'll have more concern for the lost and bound.
    8. Supernatural love.
    9. Greater awareness of God's love for us.
    10. Greater faith and confidence in God.
Surrender control of your life to God if you want to life a life empowered by the Spirit.
(Sermon notes - Sis. Beverly Rogers - Preached 4/1/09)