1. Filled with the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 5:18-21

2. Ephes. 5:18
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation,
but be filled with the Spirit
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Luke 15:13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.
1 Peter 4:3 For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousals, drinking parties...
Ephes. 5:15-16
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, [16] making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

3. Ephes. 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation,
but be filled with the Spirit
Ephes. 5:17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control (Gal. 5:22-23)

4. Receiving the Holy Spirit is Different
Romans 8:9 But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.
Ephes. 1:13-14 After listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation-- having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, [14] who is given as a pledge of our inheritance….

5. Filled with the Holy Spirit
but be filled with the Spirit
Passive Voice: “Continually Allow Yourself to be Filled…”
Present Tense: “Be Continually Filled…”
IMPERATIVE Voice: “BE Continually Filled…”

6. How To Be Filled with the Holy Spirit:
Speaking to one Another
v.19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
Col. 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Ephes. 4:15 “speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him…”

7. How To Be Filled with the Holy Spirit:
Speaking to one Another
Singing in your heart
v19 singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord
Isaiah 29:13 “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”

8. How To Be Filled with the Holy Spirit:
Speaking to one Another
Singing in your heart
Thankfulness Always
v20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Philip. 4:11 For I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

9. How To Be Filled with the Holy Spirit:
Speaking to one Another
Singing in your heart
Thankfulness Always
Subject To Each Other
v21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
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