Receiving the Fullness of the Holy Spirit

In this sermon from our March Wednesday Night at Radiant service, we hear from Pastor Lee as he teaches how to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.Sermon HighlightsEphesians 3:14-19 (ESV)“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant to you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what his the breadth and the length and the height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”All Four Gospels Describes Jesus as our “Baptizer” in the Holy SpiritJesus referenced the Promise of the Father, or the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as a gift that He personally would give after His death, burial, resurrection and glorificationHe encouraged his disciples to go to Jerusalem and await the outpouring of the Holy Spirit before they attempted any part of the Great Commission that He had given themWhat Did Jesus Have To Say About the Promise Of The Father?1. Jesus said it was something that had not come yet2. Jesus said that they would be “clothed” or “infused” with Power3. Jesus told them to “wait” for it – Don’t attempt to minister in your own strength4. Jesus defined the Promise of the Father (The Baptism of the Holy Spirit)5. Peter said this promise of the Father is a gift to very believerHow to receive the promised fullness or Baptism of the Holy Spirit:1. Be convinced2. Prepare your heart3. Ask the Father4. Environment of worship5. Have someone lay hands on you6. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you a picture of what it would look like/sound like for you to speak in tongues7. Release it verbally8. Thank God for giving you a prayer language9. Steward what He gives you10. Pray for more