The Holy Spirit Will Do Things That Are Pleasing To God (Clip)
Donny Coulter emphasizes that the Holy Spirit indwelling believers acts to glorify Christ and empowers them to live in ways pleasing to God.
This sermon emphasizes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit within believers, highlighting that the Spirit of God residing in us will always point to Christ. Jesus promised to send the Comforter who will reveal deep truths of God and act in alignment with the Father's will. The Holy Spirit, as part of the Godhead, empowers believers to walk in God's ways, fulfilling the promise of a new Spirit within us.
Full Transcript
...the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, then we have to believe that living inside of us is the Spirit of God that will only speak of Christ. Did you know that? You remember? That's what Jesus taught. That I'm going to go and send the Comforter, and when the Comforter comes, He will only speak of me.
He knows, we talked about these last week, He knows the deep things of God. He will only do the things that are pleasing to the Father. He is a part of the Godhead.
He is God the Spirit. He will only do the things that are pleasing to the Father. Back in Ezekiel 36 and verse 27, it says that I will put My Spirit, a new Spirit in you, and I will cause you... remember I told you to underline that word? I will cause you to walk in My ways.
Here's what I believe.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Nature of the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, part of the Godhead
- He indwells believers
- He only speaks of Christ
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II. The Role of the Holy Spirit
- The Spirit knows the deep things of God
- He does only what pleases the Father
- He guides believers to walk in God's ways
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III. Biblical Foundation
- Jesus promised the Comforter who speaks of Him
- Ezekiel 36:27 promises a new Spirit to cause obedience
- The Spirit empowers godly living
Key Quotes
“The Holy Spirit... will only speak of me.” — Donny Coulter
“He will only do the things that are pleasing to the Father.” — Donny Coulter
“I will put My Spirit, a new Spirit in you, and I will cause you to walk in My ways.” — Donny Coulter
Application Points
- Trust the Holy Spirit to guide your daily decisions in a way that pleases God.
- Seek to listen for the Spirit's voice that always points to Christ.
- Allow the Spirit to transform your life to walk consistently in God's ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Holy Spirit according to this sermon?
The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, part of the Godhead, who indwells believers and speaks only of Christ.
What does the Holy Spirit do in a believer's life?
He guides believers to walk in God's ways and does only what pleases the Father.
What promise from the Bible supports the Holy Spirit's role?
Ezekiel 36:27 promises God will put His Spirit in believers to cause them to walk in His ways.
Why is the Holy Spirit called the Comforter?
Because Jesus promised He would send the Comforter who would speak only of Christ and guide believers.