They Were All Filled With the Holy Ghost
Being 'filled with the Spirit' is the key to experiencing victory, power, and joy in life.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the transformative power of being filled with the Holy Spirit, which leads to spiritual purity, victory, joy, and physical healing. He asserts that when we are fully filled with the Spirit, there is no room for sin or worry, and we become empowered for service, repelling the forces of evil. Simpson encourages believers to approach God with an empty and trusting heart to receive this command and privilege of fullness in the Spirit. He highlights that this fullness is not just a blessing but a necessity for a victorious Christian life. The sermon concludes with a heartfelt invitation for the Holy Spirit to dwell within us and guide us to our promised rest.
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Blessed secret of spiritual purity, victory and joy, of physical life and healing and all power for service! Filled with the Spirit there is no room for self or sin, for fret or care. Filled with the Spirit we repel the elements of disease that are in the air as the red-hot iron repels the water that touches it. Filled with the Spirit we are always ready for service, and Satan turns away when he finds the Holy Spirit enrobing us in His garments of holy flame. Not half-filled, but filled with the Spirit-this is the place of victory and power! It is not only a privilege; it is a command.
And He who gave it will enable us to fulfill it if we bring it to Him with an empty, honest, trusting heart and claim our privilege in the name of Jesus and for the Glory of God.
Holy Ghost, I bid Thee welcome; Come and be my Holy Guest; Heavenly Dove within my bosom, Make Thy home and build Thy nest; Lead me on to all Thy fullness, Bring me to Thy Promised Rest, Holy Ghost, I bid Thee welcome, Come and be my Holy Guest.
Sermon Outline
- The Filled Life
- Characteristics of the Filled Life
- Victory and Joy
- Physical Life and Healing
Key Quotes
“Filled with the Spirit there is no room for self or sin, for fret or care.” — A.B. Simpson
“Filled with the Spirit we repel the elements of disease that are in the air as the red-hot iron repels the water that touches it.” — A.B. Simpson
“Holy Ghost, I bid Thee welcome; Come and be my Holy Guest;” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We must be completely surrendered to God's presence and power to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit enables us to be always ready for service and to repel the elements of disease and sin.
- We can invite the Holy Spirit into our lives by bidding Him welcome and claiming our privilege in the name of Jesus.