In Week 4 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt shifts our focus to the inner strength available through the Holy Spirit. We often treat the Spirit as an optional guest, but Ephesians 3 reminds us that He is the source of our power, intended to dwell in our hearts through faith.
Drawing from Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19, this message explores what it looks like to be "rooted and grounded" in God's love. It’s not just about knowing about God; it’s about being filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. If you have felt spiritually depleted or disconnected, this message will help you tap into the "glorious riches" of His strength.
Key takeaways from Week 4:
- Inner Strength: How the Spirit strengthens your "inner being" to handle outward pressure.
- The Dwelling: Moving from the Spirit visiting your life to the Spirit residing in your heart.
- The Dimensions of Love: Grasping the width, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge.
📌 Video Timestamps:
- 00:02 - Welcome & Introduction: Opening the service and welcoming campuses.
- 00:37 - Cultural Context: Discussing our post-truth society and the collapse of secularism.
- 02:07 - The Promise of the Helper: Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to lead us into truth. • 04:24 - Scripture Reading (Ephesians 3:14-19): Standing for the reading of the Word.
- 06:05 - The Crux of the Prayer: Comprehending a love that surpasses knowledge.
- 07:56 - Core Statement: God is present, personal, and actively communicating.
- 09:30 - The Mystery of the Spirit: Understanding the "wind" imagery from Jesus' words to Nicodemus.
- 10:56 - 4 Ways to Hear God’s Voice: Introduction to the framework for discernment.
- 11:47 - 1. Saturate with Scripture: The importance of a daily diet of truth.
- 13:42 - The Spirit as Teacher: How the Spirit brings truth to our remembrance (John 15).
- 17:42 - 2. Pray Specifically: Moving beyond general prayers to targeted guidance.
- 19:24 - Two Key Questions: "What do you want me to know?" and "What do you want me to do?"
- 21:07 - Emotions vs. Truth: Why emotions are indicators, not decision-makers.
- 23:49 - 3. Embrace the Church: God’s Spirit working through God’s people.
- 27:17 - Regrets & Counsel: The safety found in an abundance of counselors (Proverbs).
- 29:20 - 4. Circumstances (Hold Loosely): How God uses open and closed doors.
- 32:43 - The Story of Bethlehem: Pastor Jason shares the specific circumstances that led him to Bethlehem Church.
- 39:36 - Closing Summary: Filling your life with the tools God speaks through.
- 40:41 - The Practice of Listening: A call to silence and prayer across campuses.
- 42:18 - Commission for Men: A specific challenge for men to listen and follow.
- 43:21 - Commission for Women: A specific challenge for women to reject fear and listen to the Spirit.
- 44:52 - Final Prayer & Closing the service.
Key Scripture Used:
- Ephesians 3:14-19 (The Anchor Text)
- John 14-15 (The Helper)
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trust and Path)
Holy Spirit, Bethlehem Church, Jason Britt, Spirit Lead Me, Ephesians 3, Hearing God's Voice, Christian Discernment, Prayer, Scripture, Biblical Teaching.
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