“Outpouring of the Spirit”

By: Pastor Vern

Revival: Webster1: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as

a : renewed attention to or interest in something

b : a new presentation or publication of something old

Revival: Websterc (1) : a period of renewed religious

interest

(2) : an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings

2: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)

Revive: Websterre·vived; re·viv·ing• intransitive verb

• : to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again

• transitive verb

Revive: Webster• 1: to restore to consciousness or life

• 2 : to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state : bring back

• 3 : to renew in the mind or memory

Romans 13:11-14 (NIV)[11] And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. [12] The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Romans 13:11-14 (NIV)[13] Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. [14] Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)[2] and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. [3] But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. [4] Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)[5] For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [6] Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)[7] Therefore do not be partners with them. [8] For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light [9] (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness,righteousness and truth) [10] and find out what pleases the Lord. [11] Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)[12] For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. [13] But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, [14] for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)[15] Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the most of every opportunity,because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. [18] Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. [19] Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Ephesians 5:2-21 (NIV)Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, [20] always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. [21] Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV)[1] “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. [2] Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.

Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV)[3] Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.

Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV)[4] Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. [5] He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. [6] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Acts 2:16-21 (NIV)[16] No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: [17] “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 2:16-21 (NIV)[18] Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. [19] I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.

Acts 2:16-21 (NIV)[20] The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. [21] And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Acts 2:33 (NIV)[33] Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

Acts 2:34-41 (NIV)[34] For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand [35] until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”'

Acts 2:34-41 (NIV)[36] “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” [37] When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Acts 2:34-41 (NIV)[38] Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. [39] The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

Acts 2:34-41 (NIV)[40] With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” [41] Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Acts 10:44-47 (NIV)[44] While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. [45] The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

Acts 10:44-47 (NIV)[46] For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, [47] “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”

Matthew 9:14-17 (NIV)[14] Then John's disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” [15] Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Matthew 9:14-17 (NIV)[16] “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse. [17] Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”

Luke 10:34 (NIV)[34] He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him.

Romans 5:5 (NIV)[5] And hope does not disappoint us, because God has pouredout his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he hasgiven us.

Titus 3:3-7 (NIV)[3] At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. [4] But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

Titus 3:3-7 (NIV)He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, [7] so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Acts 2:16-21 (NIV)[16] No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: [17] “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. [18] Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. [19] I will show wonders.....

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There are scriptural principles that God operates through,and he won’t do it any other way.

If we align with the principles, the Spirit will be poured out on us.

If we don’t align with the principles, we will not receiveof the Outpouring.

Scripturally: the people who find God and what he has for them, are the ones who are pursuinghim.

Those who don’t pursue, will not receive.

1 Chronicles 22:19 (NIV)[19] Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the sacred articles belonging to God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)[14] if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)[11] For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. [12] Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. [13] You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Acts 17:26-27 (NIV)[26] From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. [27] God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

James 4:8 (NIV)[8] Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you doubleminded.

Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)[6] And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)[7] “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV)[44] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV)[45] “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. [46] When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Ask >>> Seek / Pursue >>> Follow / Obey

When we ask for a Move of the Spirit / Revival / get in onthe Outpouring of the Spirit, it doesn’t begin by changingthings around us - IT BEGINS BY CHANGING US!!!