Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Preparation for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Theme:
Scripture:
Pneumatology
Acts 1:4, 14; Luke 24:49
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead explores the scriptural "preparation" required to receive the Spirit's power for service. Using the consecration of the priests in Exodus 29 as a model, he shows that the "anointing" only follows the "sacrifice." He asserts that one does not seek the Spirit for personal "blessing," but for total consecration to God’s global purposes.
Key Principles
Sacrifice before Anointing: Resign your will as a "living sacrifice" before expecting the power of the Spirit.
Repentance: Perform a thorough audit of your life and turn from every known sin to clear the channel.
No Right to Self:Legally sign over the "right to yourself" to God; stop being the owner of your own life.
Glory over Experience:Seek God for the purpose of His global glory rather than for a personal emotional high.
Role of Faith: "Take" the promise of the Spirit by faith, believing God’s word over your current "lack of power."
Waiting for Power:Practice the "Upper Room" discipline—waiting on God until His "Unction" is actually felt.
Cleansing via Word:Allow the Word to "wash" your mind as a final preparation for the Spirit's indwelling.
Mission Purpose: Seek the filling of the Spirit specifically for Witnessand Global Missions, not for comfort.