The Forgotten Truth About God

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is about rediscovering the presence and power of God's Holy Spirit in our lives. We often get excited about worshiping together as a community, but neglect to cultivate a deeper relationship with God when we're alone. The Bible promises that when we become children of God, His Spirit enters into us, crying out "Abba Father" from the depths of our being. This is not just an external experience, but a deep internal cry for connection and intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

Key Scripture References

• Romans 8:26-27 - The Holy Spirit prays for us because He teaches us to pray according to God's will. This is not just about knowing how to pray, but having the Spirit of God within us guiding our prayers and desires.
• Galatians 4:6-7 - When we become children of God, His Spirit enters into us, crying out "Abba Father" from the depths of our being. This is a miracle that can happen to anyone, regardless of their past experiences or relationships with human fathers.
• Ephesians 5:18-20 - The Spirit-filled person has a melody going on all day to the Lord, giving thanks and worshiping Him in every circumstance. This is not just about external worship, but internalizing God's presence and power in our lives.
• 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 - The manifestation of the Holy Spirit for the common good is a gift that can be experienced by all believers. It's not just about natural abilities or talents, but the supernatural power of God working through us.
• Genesis 16:13-14 - The Bible says that God hears and sees everything that happens in our lives, even when we're alone. He is always present with us, guiding and directing us towards His will.

Main Point

The main point of this message is to encourage believers to cultivate a deeper relationship with God's Holy Spirit, not just when they're in community, but when they're alone as well. We need to internalize God's presence and power in our lives, so that we can cry out "Abba Father" from the depths of our being.

Key Takeaways

• We often neglect to cultivate a deeper relationship with God when we're alone.
• The Bible promises that when we become children of God, His Spirit enters into us, crying out "Abba Father" from the depths of our being.
• Internalizing God's presence and power in our lives is not just about external worship, but internalizing His Spirit within us.

Application

As we reflect on this message, let's ask ourselves: when I'm alone with God, does something inside of me cry out "Abba Father"? Do I have a deeper relationship with Him, or do I just go through the motions of worshiping together as a community? Let's make a commitment to internalize God's presence and power in our lives, so that we can experience His supernatural love and guidance every day.