How Much More With The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Clip)
Matt Brown emphasizes the surpassing power and ongoing work of Jesus through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the church today.
This sermon emphasizes the vastness of Jesus' works during His earthly ministry, suggesting that the world couldn't contain all the books if every detail was written down. It extends this idea to the present time, highlighting the continuous work of Jesus through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the church, urging listeners to be inspired by the ongoing work and glory of Jesus Christ on earth today.
Full Transcript
John 21-25 breaks it down and he says this, Jesus did many things. If every one of the things that Jesus did was written down, the amazing things that he did, I suppose not even the whole world would have room to hold the books that could be written. That was in three years of Jesus's earthly ministry.
He did so much. You could not write it down in all the books and paper of the world. And how much more so with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as Jesus ascended the right hand of the Father and awaits that second coming, how much more through the church and through his people by his Holy Spirit is there to be stories of the work and the glory and the majesty of Jesus Christ and what he's doing on the earth today.
We need to be overcome and we need to be inspired this weekend.
Sermon Outline
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- Jesus' earthly ministry was full of amazing works
- Not all of Jesus' works could be recorded in books
- His ministry lasted only three years
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- The outpouring of the Holy Spirit surpasses Jesus' earthly works
- Jesus ascended and now works through the Holy Spirit
- The church is the current vessel of Jesus' ongoing work
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- The Holy Spirit empowers believers to continue Jesus' ministry
- There are many stories of God's glory today
- Believers should be inspired and overcome by this truth
Key Quotes
“If every one of the things that Jesus did was written down, the amazing things that he did, I suppose not even the whole world would have room to hold the books that could be written.” — Matt Brown
“How much more so with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as Jesus ascended the right hand of the Father and awaits that second coming.” — Matt Brown
“Through the church and through his people by his Holy Spirit is there to be stories of the work and the glory and the majesty of Jesus Christ and what he's doing on the earth today.” — Matt Brown
Application Points
- Recognize that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to continue Jesus' work today.
- Be inspired by the ongoing stories of God's glory through the church.
- Commit to being actively involved in the Spirit-led ministry in your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John 21:25 teach about Jesus' works?
It shows that Jesus did so many amazing things that not all could be recorded in books.
How does the Holy Spirit relate to Jesus' ministry?
The Holy Spirit continues and expands Jesus' ministry through believers after His ascension.
Why is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit important for the church?
It empowers the church to carry out God's work and display His glory on earth today.
What should believers do in response to the Holy Spirit's work?
They should be inspired, overcome, and actively participate in God's ongoing work.