What this talk is about
Receiving the Holy Spirit is a most important subject, especially today as it is so poorly understood by many Christians.
This podcast is the first in a series and looks at how we might receive the Holy Spirit. And it is necessary that we do receive the Holy Spirit for many reasons.
Occasionally there are questions why I use this meeting format. If you wish to know more, check out this link that explains the scriptural references and reasons why every item mentioned is included.
Bible verses used in this talk
- John 3:3-8
- Acts 2:1-4
- Acts 2:13-21
- Luke 11:5-13
- Acts 8:14-17
- Acts 19:1-6
Meeting Running Sheet
(Use all or only those parts you need. If you do not do one of the items listed, simply ignore it. If there is something else you do that is not listed, simply add it in at the appropriate time).
Admin:
1. Ensure mobile/Cell phones are on mute or switched off
2. Ensure you have the bread and juice ready for the Communion/Breaking of Bread service
1. Opening Prayer
2. Songs/Choruses
- 125 The windows of heaven are open 1:21
- 120 There is victory for me 1:10
- 083 The Spirit of the Lord 1:16
- 073 My lovely Jesus came 2:05
- 068 Heavenly Father I appreciate you 1:05
- 107-Oh-sing-unto-the-Lord-a-new-song 1:14
- 081 Im a new creation 1:59
3. Testimonies (How has the Lord helped you this week).
4. Announcements and Notices
5. Bible Reading: Acts 2
6. Audio Bible Teaching Message
7. Communion/Breaking of Bread Service
23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
8. Operation of Spiritual Gifts.
27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn; and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silence in church and speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. (1 Corinthians 14:27-29)
9. Anointing with oil for the sick
13 Is any one among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:13-15)
10. Prayer Requests for those who have needs
11. Closing Prayer