Get Use to Different (Video)
Shane Idleman challenges believers to embrace the transformative and sometimes unsettling work of the Holy Spirit, urging the church to 'get used to different' as God moves beyond traditional expectations.
This sermon emphasizes the need to embrace the different ways God moves, challenging the traditional mindset of church and calling for a deeper surrender to God's will. It discusses the potential discomfort and division that may arise when encountering the supernatural power of God, urging believers to align with God's will, cultivate humility, and burn with the fire of faith. The speaker shares personal struggles and experiences with revival, highlighting the transformative impact of God's presence and the spiritual battles that accompany it.
Sermon Outline
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I. Embracing the Different
- God’s work may look different than tradition
- The Holy Spirit moves beyond intellectual understanding
- Believers must steward and discern the move of God
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II. The Authority and Countercultural Nature of Jesus
- Jesus spoke with unmatched authority
- Jesus challenged cultural norms and values
- True faith may cause division among people
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III. Experiencing the Supernatural
- Believers are called to operate in spiritual gifts
- Faith and obedience unlock the power of the Holy Spirit
- Doubt quenches the Spirit’s movement
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IV. Practical Steps to Get Used to Different
- Keep God’s commandments with perseverance
- Cultivate humility to maintain God’s anointing
- Burn with the fire of faith and align with God’s will
Key Quotes
“Get used to different. That doesn't mean weird. That doesn't mean out of God's Word. That doesn't mean chaotic. It means anchored and grounded in God's Word, the Holy Spirit, you are free to move in this place.” — Shane Idleman
“Let your faith roar so loud that you can't be heard. So you can't hear what doubt is saying to you.” — Shane Idleman
“When you're alive with the power of God, you might be fiery. You might be passionate. You're fervent. You're emotional. You're demonstrative. You're charged up. You're burning. You're blazing. You're intense because the spirit of God is moving within you.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- Be open to God moving in unexpected ways while remaining grounded in Scripture.
- Cultivate humility daily to sustain God’s anointing and avoid quenching the Spirit.
- Let your faith be strong enough to overcome doubt and experience the supernatural power of God.