Do you feel spiritually powerless in a world that demands supernatural strength? Teaching from Acts 1:8, Dr. Stanley reveals how the supernatural power of God is available to every believer—every day. Be encouraged to stop drifting through life and start living in the power of the Spirit.
Sermon Outline
The Holy Spirit came to live inside every believer for a reason—and it wasn’t simply to reside there. This week, Dr. Stanley examines what it means to walk in the power of the Spirit and how we at times keep ourselves from fully experiencing it.
Key Passage: Acts 1:1-8
Supporting Passages: Luke 24:48-49; John 7:38; Acts 4:31-33; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Are you living and serving in the power of the Holy Spirit, or are you trying to rely on your own strength and abilities?
“What is my potential for God if I give Him everything?”
The power of the Holy Spirit is available to every believer.
The promise of the Spirit’s arrival (Acts 1:1-8) still stands today. If you’ve been saved, the Spirit already dwells within you.
God’s power is not reserved only for pastors or teachers.
Since it is a supernatural power, God must be the One to provide it.
The example of Paul:
Paul came to Corinth weak and fearful. He did not come with persuasive speech or personal confidence. His singular message was Jesus Christ crucified (1 Cor. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 3:4-6).
Our adequacy is never from ourselves. It is from God, who makes us sufficient as servants of a new covenant.
“God wants you to step out and say, ‘Lord, here I am. Here’s all of me.’”
There are six requirements for experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit:
Purity of heart—Purity and power are inseparable. We cannot hold on to sin and expect God’s blessing at the same time.
An obedient spirit—This requires not just a single act of obedience but a lifestyle of it.
A humble spirit—Pride and spiritual power will never coexist. We must choose which one we want.
Involvement in ministry—God’s power flows out of us toward others.
Persevering prayer—Consistent conversation with the Father keeps our heart pure, our spirit bent toward obedience, and our life positioned for God’s direction.
Trust in God—We must step out in faith and say, “God, only You can accomplish this.”
After Watching
Picture yourself filling a barrel one cup at a time. Then imagine someone hands you a hose. Too often, we live the first way—working in our own strength to get results. But the Holy Spirit’s power is always running at full pressure, already connected to us. There’s no need to strive—all we have to do is take hold.
Find a small jar or cup. Each time you hand something over to God, drop in a small token like a stone, coin, bean, or scrap of paper. This isn’t a tally of how much you’ve given but of how much you’ve already trusted Him with. And when an old worry creeps back in, the jar is a reminder that you already set that care down before the Lord.
