======================================================================== ANOINTING WITH POWER by Zac Poonen ======================================================================== Summary: This sermon emphasizes the ongoing relevance of the events of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of not just speaking in tongues but also being anointed with power to live a holy life. The speaker shares a personal testimony of seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit after years of defeat, leading to a transformative encounter where they began speaking in an unknown language. The focus is on experiencing victory over sin and being filled with the Holy Spirit rather than just seeking the gift of tongues, with an emphasis on humility, forgiveness, and earnestly desiring a life of overcoming sin through the Holy Spirit. Topics: "Holy Spirit Empowerment", "Victory Over Sin" Scripture References: Acts 2:1, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:18, James 4:10, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:13, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:13, Colossians 3:16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This sermon emphasizes the ongoing relevance of the events of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of not just speaking in tongues but also being anointed with power to live a holy life. The speaker shares a personal testimony of seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit after years of defeat, leading to a transformative encounter where they began speaking in an unknown language. The focus is on experiencing victory over sin and being filled with the Holy Spirit rather than just seeking the gift of tongues, with an emphasis on humility, forgiveness, and earnestly desiring a life of overcoming sin through the Holy Spirit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So brothers and sisters, what happened on the day of Pentecost is happening even today. Not only the speaking in tongues but the anointing with power. Tongues without the power to live a holy life is useless. God, for 16 years after my Christian life, I was defeated. But 47 years ago, God met with me. I've been praying and fasting and seeking God for the fullness of the Holy Spirit. God met with me in an amazing way. And what happened was that I suddenly began speaking a language I did not know. I had no intention to do that. That was the way God gave me an assurance. He has filled me with the Holy Spirit. And about six months after that, two things happened. I began to understand a life of victory over sin. I never knew before that. Secondly, the first CFC church was born. Now when I look back, I see like the day of Pentecost, I experienced Pentecost. I did not join a Pentecostal church. Because I do not teach that everybody must speak in tongues. We emphasize victory over sin, not speaking in tongues. But seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit. That I will say to all of you. That is what changed our life. Not a new teaching. You've heard many things today. But if you're not filled with the Holy Spirit, your life will remain just the same. Except that you have a little more knowledge in your head. Humble yourself. Forgive everybody. Earnestly desire for an overcoming life. God, I want you to be first in my life. Pray and fast and seek God for the fullness of the Holy Spirit. I guarantee your life will be changed. You have been blessed by my message. You will be blessed a thousand times more when you're filled with the Holy Spirit. That's it. ======================================================================== Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/SIO7rIdb57I.mp4 Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/anointing-with-power/ ========================================================================