Fusion: week of 12/27

FAMILY THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US

John 14:15-27;  15:26-27

God provided the Holy Spirit to bring us comfort, truth, and to testify of Jesus.

1.  The Holy Spirit is Our Helper and Comforter, Living Within Us

     (John 14:15-21)

     Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us live for Him.

 
2.  The Holy Spirit Teaches Truth, and Brings Peace to Receptive Hearts

     (John 14:22-27)

     The Holy Spirit gives believers insight and understanding of truth, and

     reminds us of God's Word.

 
3.  The Holy Spirit Testifies of Jesus

     (John 15:26-27)

     The Holy Spirit points people to Christ, and helps believers share the

     truth about Him with others.

Fusion: week of 12/19

FAMILY THEME: THE SAVIOR IS BORN

Luke 1:26-45;  2:1-7

The Holy Spirit was active in the birth of Jesus Christ, proving that it was

only by God's power that this could happen.

1.  The Holy Spirit Enabled Mary to Conceive Jesus

     (Luke 1:26-38)

     Believers have the power of the Holy Spirit available to them for

     whatever God calls them to do.

 
2.  The Holy Spirit Enabled Elizabeth to Understand the Importance of

     Mary's Child

     (Luke 1:39-45)

     The Holy Spirit gives us understanding and a special bond with

     other believers.

 
3.  The Holy Spirit Accomplished What He Had Begun

     (Luke 2:1-7)

     God is able to work out His plan for our lives just as He did in the

     birth of Jesus.

Fusion: week of 12/12

FAMILY THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDES US

Galatians 5:16-26

When we live under the control and influence of the Holy Spirit, He

produces godly character in us.

1.  The Way of the Spirit and the Way of the Flesh Represent Different

     Ways of Life

     (Galatians 5:16-18; 24-26)

     Believers can choose to follow the leading of the Spirit, or the desires

     of the flesh.

 
2.  The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit Represent Different

     Results

     (Galatians 5:19-23)

     When followed and obeyed, the Holy Spirit produces new attitudes

     and actions in the lives of believers.

 
3.  The Two Ways of Life and Two Sets of Results Bring Us to One Choice

     (Galatians 5:24-26)

     Believers can choose to set aside the desires of the sinful nature and

     live under the control of the Spirit.

Fusion: week of 12/5

FAMILY THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN US

1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 139:7; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19

The Bible makes it clear our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

1.  The Holy Spirit Was Present and Active in the Old Testament

     (1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 139:7; Isaiah 63:10)

     The Holy Spirit has always led and empowered God's people.

 
2.  Believers, as a Congregation, Form a Temple for the Holy Spirit

     (1 Corinthians 3:16)

     Believers, together in a local congregation, are a temple of the

     Holy Spirit.

 
3.  Individual Believers are Temples of the Holy Spirit

     (1 Corinthians 6:19)

     All believers have the Holy Spirit in them to help, guide, and

     empower them.