Conduits of the Spirit

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Philippians 312-41 412-19

I am able to do all things through Him who
strengthens me (Phil. 413, HCSB).
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Conduits of the Spirit

• Whats the main difference between these two
  flowers?

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Thats right! One is fresh, and the other ones
  wilted

What makes the difference?
Water and capillaries
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Conduits of the Spirit

• Whats so special about capillaries?

Capillary kap-uh-ler-ee

• A thin tube, such as a blood vessel or a straw,
  through which fluids flow.
• (American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural
  Literacy, 3rd Edition)

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Capillary actioninteraction between the fluid
  and the vessel walls that can lift fluid up into
  the tube
• Allows life-giving water to travel from the roots
  to the tops of huge redwood trees

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Conduits of the Spirit

• In the book Growing Spiritual Redwoods, William
  Easum and Thomas Bandy wrote
• The Body of Christ will sacrifice anything and
  everythingproperty, offices, financial security,
  traditional music, familiar heritagefor the sake
  of Jesus and the gospel.
• Abingdon Press, 1997

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Conduits of the Spirit

• In Philippians 312-16, Paul the apostle was
  interested in growing the kind of spiritual
  redwood Christ-followers who let Gods Spirit
  flow freely through them.

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Men, will you be that kind of spiritual redwood,
  standing strong for your family?

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Conduits of the Spirit
A Picture of Determination

• Philippians 312-14
• I have not yet arrived
• No man reaches full maturity
• But have you stopped growing?

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Christ has got hold of me
• So I keep running
• It requires your deepest determination to give
  your all to Christ so you can become the
  Christian man God intended you to be.

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Conduits of the Spirit

• And struggling
• Are you building a spiritual legacy?
• Are you striving to become the Spirit-led father
  your family wants and needs.
• Take hold of the prize!
• Gods heavenly call in Christ Jesus

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Conduits of the Spirit
A Call to Dedication

• Philippians 315-16
• All mature Christians should think this same way
• Follow Christs heavenly call

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Conduits of the Spirit

• If you think differently, God will make it clear
  to you
• Men, lets live up to what we already know!
• Men, are you seeking Gods help with your doubts
  and misunderstandings?

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Conduits of the Spirit
A Warning and an Entreaty

• Philippians 317-41
• What kind of role model are you?
• So-called Christians who focus on the things of
  this world are living as enemies of Christ

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Conduits of the Spirit

• We as citizens of heaven eagerly await the Savior
• Keep being faithful!
• Dad, Granddad ... are you living your life so
  that your children and grandchildren will want to
  imitate your example?

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Conduits of the Spirit
Experience Contentment and Blessings

• Philippians 412-19

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Conduits of the Spirit
How to be Content and Confident

• Philippians 412-13
• Experiencing Gods presence and power in varied
  circumstances
• Knowing how to let go and let God work

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Conduits of the Spirit
Partner Ministry Principle

• Philippians 414-19
• Blessings that come from giving
• It is my job to do Gods willIt is His job to
  take care of meTherefore, I dont have to
  worry about anything!Ralph W. Neighbor

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Conduits of the Spirit

• What kind of conduit are you?

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Conduits of the Spirit
Is sin blocking the Spirits flow?
SIN
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Conduits of the Spirit
Is sin blocking the Spirits flow?
Are you a mass of confusion about the Spirits
flow?
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Conduits of the Spirit
Is sin blocking the Spirits flow?
Are you a mass of confusion about the Spirits
flow?
Is PRIDE trying to control the Spirits flow?
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Conduits of the Spirit
Is sin blocking the Spirits flow?
Are you a mass of confusion about the Spirits
flow?
Is PRIDE trying to control the Spirits flow?
What kind of conduit are YOU?

• Do you in humble obedience let Gods life-giving
  Spirit flow freely?

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Conduits of the Spirit

• Are you as a father or grandfather leaving a true
  legacy of faith for your family?

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