Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
The Church Pleasing The Holy
Spirit
(Grieve Not The Holy Spirit)
Text: Eph. 4:17-31
Introduction:
Do not cause the Holy Spirit sorrow by the way you live. Children of parents cause sorrow because their parents love them.
When we grieve the Holy Spirit, we do not loose our salvation but we do loose our joy and peace. Remember, He is the one who has marked you to be present on that day when salvation from sin will be complete.
We may cause pain to the Holy Spirit or please Him.
The Holy Spirit is most happy in the atmosphere of love, joy, and peace.
I. We May Sadden The Holy Spirit
A. By unhealthy association (v.17; 5:11)
B. By unbecoming apparel ( vv.22,24)
C. By unholy attitudes (vv. 31-32)
"Outlook determines outcome"
"Attitude determines actions"
You attitudes and thoughts must be constantly changing for the better. You must be a different person - holy and good- clothe yourself with this nature.
D. By un-Christian actions (v.29)
II. How We May Gladden The Holy Spirit
A. By acknowledging His presence- person (v.30)
B. By accepting His pathway
C. By applying His presents- gifts- (vv.4,7)
D. By acclaiming His praises- He praises Jesus in worship and witness
E. By affirming His power
Sermon
By Dr. Curtis Barbery
Bennett, NC--USA
