Spirit Filled Living Sept 7 The Spirit enlightens John 16:5-15 Sept 14 The Spirit speaks 1 Corinthians 2 Sept 21 The Spirit celebrates Luke 15:11-32 Sept 28 The Spirit renews John 3:1-8 Oct 5 The Spirit empowers Acts 6:1-15;7:54-60 Oct 12 The Spirit guides Acts 16:1-15 Oct 19 The Spirit liberates Romans 8:1-27 Oct 26 The Spirit strengthens Ephesians 6:10-18 Nov 2 The Spirit equips 1 Corinthians 12 Nov 9 The Spirit transforms Galatians 5:13-26 Nov 16 The Spirit remembers Matthew 16:1-19 Nov 23 The Spirit influences Ephesians 5:15-21

Ephesians 5 15 Be very careful, then, how you go about living - not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, 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 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs; 19 singing and making music with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 being subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Thank God for his written Word to us Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

Spirit filled Living 15 Be very careful, then, how you go about living - not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, 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. Careful living: Spending time on what is important Being present: Not Killing Time Godly thinking: Your will be done on earth as in heaven Godly pleasureNot an end in itself; not inflated importance Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

Filled with the spirit Beautiful relationships –Godly conversation: 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs Loving God Loving People Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 7 for he is our God. Psalm 95 Godly conversation: speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs

Filled with the spirit Beautiful relationships –Godly conversation: 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs twickenham –Godly thinking: 19 singing and making music with your heart to the Lord Loving God –Thankfulness: 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Loving People Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving – – – – – –

Godly thankfulness Pastoral Gathered Worship Nurture Community Social Infrastructure Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

When I see the beauty of a sunset’s glory, Amazing artistry across the evening sky; When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy, It awes and humbles me to be loved by a God so high What can I do but thank You? What can I do but give my life to You? Hallelujah, hallelujah. What can I do but praise You? Every day make everything I do a hallelujah, hallelujah Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

When I hear the story Of a God of mercy Who shared humanity And suffered by our side; Of the cross they nailed You to That could not hold You, Now You’re making all things new By the power of Your risen life. What can I do but thank You? What can I do but give my life to You? Hallelujah, hallelujah. What can I do but praise You? Every day make everything I do a hallelujah, hallelujah Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

Filled with the spirit Beautiful relationships –Godly conversation: 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs twickenham –Godly thinking: 19 singing and making music with your heart to the Lord Loving God –Thankfulness: 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Loving People –Trusting and Loving: 21 being subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving – – – – – –

Be subject to one another 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave himself up for her 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord. 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters. 6:9 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way In these examples (from a different culture) Those in positions of power (Masters, Fathers, Husbands) are called to follow the example of Christ in loving their slaves, children and wives as he “gave himself up for the church” Those in positions of weakness (Slaves, Children and Wives) are called to show their trust in the goodness of God by submitting to those who exercise power for their good. Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

1 & 6 Brother, sister, let me serve you Let me be as Christ to you; Pray that I may have the grace To let you be my servant, too. 2 We are pilgrims on a journey, We are partners on the road; We are here to help each other Walk the mile and bear the load. 3 I will hold the Christ-light for you In the night-time of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you, Speak the peace you long to hear. 4 I will weep when you are weeping, When you laugh I’ll laugh with you; I will share your joy and sorrow Till we’ve seen this journey through. 5 When we sing to God in heaven We shall find such harmony, Born of all we’ve known together Of Christ’s love and agony. Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving

Filled with the spirit Godly pleasure: 18 Do not get drunk on wine, but be filled with the spirit Godly conversation: 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs Godly thinking: 19 singing and making music with your heart to the Lord Godly thankfulness: 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Godly trusting and loving: 21 being subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Godly pleasure, Godly conversation, Godly thinking, Godly thankfulness, Godly trusting & loving – – – – – –

From Amen to Action May we enjoy the blessings of Godly pleasure Godly conversation Godly thinking Godly submission Godly thankfulness Our Gathered worship has ended, our Worship & Service continue Tea and Coffee served now – Lunch served in around 30 mins Spirit of the living god, Fall afresh on us; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on us. Break us, melt us, mould us, fill us. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on us.