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August 10, 2008

Series: "When the Holy Spirit Empowers the Believer"

 "Stephen"
                                 Barry Lind

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        Acts 2:38, John 14:12

How to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit

1. Repent of any sin that may quench the Holy Spirit.

        Psalm 51:10–11

2. Daily read and meditate on God’s word.

3. Daily pray for filling of the Holy Spirit.

4. Surround yourself with other believers.

5. Exercise our spiritual gift.

 How the Holy Spirit Empowered Stephen

1. The Holy Spirit empowered him with the heart of a servant.

        Acts 6:3–5, Acts 6:7

2. The Holy Spirit enabled him to speak and act boldly.

        Acts 6:8, 10

3. The Holy Spirit enabled him to face death with confidence.

        Acts 6:11–12, Acts 6:15, Acts 7:55–56

4. The Holy Spirit empowered him to forgive those who had hurt him.

        Acts 7:59–60, Acts 8:2

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