The Spirit-Filled Congregation The Lordship of The Holy Spirit.

The Spirit-Filled CongregationThe Spirit-Filled CongregationThe Lordship of The Holy SpiritThe Lordship of The Holy Spirit

Spirit – Filled MembersSpirit – Filled Members

1 Corinthians 3:171 Corinthians 3:17Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit

of the Lord of the Lord isis, there , there isis liberty. NKJV liberty. NKJV

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation

from bondage, freedom) Ampfrom bondage, freedom) Amp


The Bible here points out two key facts about The Bible here points out two key facts about the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit

in a congregation.in a congregation.

1.1. The Holy Spirit is LORDThe Holy Spirit is LORDThe word The word LORDLORD in the New Testament in the New Testament

corresponds to the word corresponds to the word JehovahJehovah in the Old in the Old Testament.Testament.


This means that in any normal Christian This means that in any normal Christian congregation, the Holy Spirit has supreme congregation, the Holy Spirit has supreme

sovereignty.sovereignty.

That’s why in City Chapel we say The Holy Spirit That’s why in City Chapel we say The Holy Spirit is the Senior Pastor. This is simply to is the Senior Pastor. This is simply to

emphasise His Presence and Authority over emphasise His Presence and Authority over us as a congregation and community.us as a congregation and community.


2. Where the Lordship of the Spirit is 2. Where the Lordship of the Spirit is acknowledged and practice, there is resultant acknowledged and practice, there is resultant

liberty or freedom.liberty or freedom.

In other words; In other words; Where the Spirit is LORD, there is LibertyWhere the Spirit is LORD, there is Liberty

There is Government and LibertyThere is Government and Liberty


You can illustrate liberty as:You can illustrate liberty as:• Freedom to Freedom to bebe• Shackles are goneShackles are gone

• Prison doors are opened (spiritually, Prison doors are opened (spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally) emotionally, physically and mentally)

• Bondage and boundaries are removedBondage and boundaries are removed• The Spirit river can flowThe Spirit river can flow


Some people think where there is government Some people think where there is government and rules, there can be no real freedom.and rules, there can be no real freedom.

Actually the reverse is the case:Actually the reverse is the case:• Imagine a country where there are no rules Imagine a country where there are no rules

for driving on the roadfor driving on the road• Imagine a game of football with no rulesImagine a game of football with no rules


CHAOS:CHAOS:When you come together, you are not really When you come together, you are not really

eating the Lord’s Supper.eating the Lord’s Supper.[[a]] 21 21 This is because This is because when you eat, each person eats without when you eat, each person eats without

waiting for the others. Some people do not waiting for the others. Some people do not get enough to eat, while others have too get enough to eat, while others have too

much to drink.much to drink.1 Cor 11:20-211 Cor 11:20-21


ORDER:ORDER:So, my friends, when you come together to the So, my friends, when you come together to the

Lord’s Table, be reverent and courteous with Lord’s Table, be reverent and courteous with one another. If you’re so hungry that you one another. If you’re so hungry that you

can’t wait to be served, go home and get a can’t wait to be served, go home and get a sandwich. But by no means risk turning this sandwich. But by no means risk turning this Meal into an eating and drinking binge or a Meal into an eating and drinking binge or a

family squabble. It is a spiritual meal—a love family squabble. It is a spiritual meal—a love feast. feast. 1 Cor 11:331 Cor 11:33


1 Corinthians 14:401 Corinthians 14:40Let all things be done decently and in order. KjvLet all things be done decently and in order. Kjv

But let everything be done in a right and orderly But let everything be done in a right and orderly way. NCVway. NCV

But all things should be done with regard to But all things should be done with regard to decency decency andand propriety and in an orderly propriety and in an orderly

fashion. AMPfashion. AMP


But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and things, and bring to your remembrance all bring to your remembrance all

things that I said to youthings that I said to you. . John 14:26John 14:26

The Spirit and The Word are One.....The Spirit and The Word are One.....


This means:This means:• Any dream, vision or prophecy should line up Any dream, vision or prophecy should line up

with Scripturewith Scripture• Any manifestation of the Spirit in any member Any manifestation of the Spirit in any member

of a congregation should line up with the of a congregation should line up with the WordWord

• If anyone gives you a word from the Lord or If anyone gives you a word from the Lord or dream...align it with scripturedream...align it with scripture


The spirits of prophets are under the control of the The spirits of prophets are under the control of the prophets themselves. God is not a God of prophets themselves. God is not a God of

confusion but a God of peace. confusion but a God of peace. 1 Cor 14:331 Cor 14:33

For the spirits of the prophets (the speakers in For the spirits of the prophets (the speakers in tongues) are under the speaker’s control [and tongues) are under the speaker’s control [and

subject to being silenced as may be necessary],subject to being silenced as may be necessary],

For He [Who is the source of their prophesying] is For He [Who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion not a God of confusion andand disorder but of peace disorder but of peace

andand order. order.

Spirit – Filled MembersSpirit – Filled MembersSo here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each So here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each

one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight. If prayers are offered in tongues, two or three’s the limit, insight. If prayers are offered in tongues, two or three’s the limit,

and then only if someone is present who can interpret what you’re and then only if someone is present who can interpret what you’re saying. Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself. And no more saying. Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself. And no more

than two or three speakers at a meeting, with the rest of you than two or three speakers at a meeting, with the rest of you listening and taking it to heart. Take your turn, no one person listening and taking it to heart. Take your turn, no one person

taking over. Then each speaker gets a chance to say something taking over. Then each speaker gets a chance to say something special from God, and you all learn from each other. If you choose special from God, and you all learn from each other. If you choose

to speak, you’re also responsible for how and when you speak. to speak, you’re also responsible for how and when you speak. When we worship the right way, God doesn’t stir us up into When we worship the right way, God doesn’t stir us up into

confusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churchesconfusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churches—no exceptions. —no exceptions.

1 Cor 14:26-33 Message1 Cor 14:26-33 Message


All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] are All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] are inspired inspired andand brought to pass by one and the brought to pass by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, Who apportions to each same [Holy] Spirit, Who apportions to each person individually [exactly] as He choosesperson individually [exactly] as He chooses

1 Cor 12:111 Cor 12:11


God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried

out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere;

but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: something to do that shows who God is:

Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The

variety is wonderful: variety is wonderful: 1Cor 12:4-11 Message1Cor 12:4-11 Message


As each one has received a gift, minister it to one As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of

God. God. If anyone speaks, If anyone speaks, let him speaklet him speak as the oracles of God. If as the oracles of God. If

anyone ministers, anyone ministers, let him do itlet him do it as with the ability as with the ability which God supplies, which God supplies,

that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion

forever and ever. Amen. forever and ever. Amen. 1 Pet 4:10-111 Pet 4:10-11


As each of you has received a gift (a particular As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment),

employ it for one another as [befits] good employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God’s many-sided grace [faithful trustees of God’s many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the stewards of the [[a]]extremely diverse powers extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited

favor]. favor]. 1 Pet 4:10 Amp1 Pet 4:10 Amp


For as we have many members in one body, but For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same all the members do not have the same

function, so we, function, so we, beingbeing many, are one body in many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one Christ, and individually members of one

another. Having then gifts differing according another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, to the grace that is given to us, let us use let us use

them: them: Rom 12:4-6Rom 12:4-6


Yes YOU can...Yes YOU can...But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each

one for the profit one for the profit of all:of all: 1 Cor 12:71 Cor 12:7

But one and the same Spirit works all these things, But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. 1 distributing to each one individually as He wills. 1

11 Cor 12:11Cor 12:11For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may

learn and all may be encouraged. learn and all may be encouraged. 1 Cor14:311 Cor14:31

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