1. LIVING IN THE RIVER John 7 Dr. Martin Sanders Lifestreams Church January 2016

2. INTRO The Power of Water: ocean, river, lakes, surfing Symbols of the Holy Spirit: dove, oil, fire, wind, wine, water Today – The River

3. John 7:37-38 37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.”

4. I. Cultivate His Presence: Get Into The River! God is always present – we are unaware Pay attention to things that dull your senses: busyness, sins, control spirit Feed your spiritual hunger – log on fire

5. Cultivate His Presence Feed our spiritual hunger Avoid “doing time with God” Get in – live in The River

6. II. Wade Out Deeper Pay attention to the flow, currents Remove the barriers – free flow Keep the path clear

7. Wade Deeper Current confession Hold up the mirror: you, invite others Strengthen your capacity: high, long, wide, deep A reflection of Him

8. III. Stay In The Flow: Become Sensitive to His Presence Guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23) “It is the wellspring of life” Guard it from: hardness, excuses, shields, secrets, self-protection

9. Stay In The Flow Let the fresh spring bring softness, contrition, inner-strength Your heart & soul will be connected to His – free flow back and forth Your heart & soul will be healed!

10. RECAP Get In: His Presence Wade deeper: the full flow Stay there: become a river dweller with peace, presence, power Biker: “I got there once, life distracted me. I want to live there!”