1. “Spirit Driven” Discovering the role of God’s Spirit in the mission of the Church. Sunday, May 23, 2004 Larry Cantrell Luke 4:14-21

2. Devotion to God’s Word Mark 8:27-29 (NIV) 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” 28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

3. “Spirit Driven” Discovering the role of God’s Spirit in the mission of the Church. Christ, the Anointed One The Spirit of the Lord is on me. The Spirit of the Lord is on me. The Spirit of God had direct influence on Jesus. He has anointed me. He has anointed me. The Spirit of God empowered Jesus. Preach good news to the poor. Preach good news to the poor. The message of the Spirit of God is good news (the gospel).

4. “Spirit Driven” Discovering the role of God’s Spirit in the mission of the Church. The Lord’s Proclamation Freedom for the prisoners Freedom for the prisoners Recovery of sight for the blind Recovery of sight for the blind Release the oppressed Release the oppressed

5. “Spirit Driven” Discovering the role of God’s Spirit in the mission of the Church. The Anointing in You Christians have the Anointing of God (1 John 2:20-23). Christians have the Anointing of God (1 John 2:20-23). Christians have been empowered to experience and share the Favor of God. Christians have been empowered to experience and share the Favor of God. Christians have been sent by the Spirit of God. Christians have been sent by the Spirit of God.

6. The Lord’s Invitation John 8:36 (NIV) 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.