Summary
In this sermon, David Fisher emphasizes the power given by the Holy Spirit to believers to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. He references Acts 1:8, underscoring that this power enables Christians to testify about their experiences and the works of God in their lives. Fisher contrasts the perspectives of being a witness for the accuser, who focuses on negative experiences, and being a witness for God, who highlights divine intervention and blessings. He encourages believers to share their testimonies of God’s goodness and protection, thereby making disciples through their witness.
Key Points
- Power from the Holy Spirit: Believers receive power from the Holy Spirit to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.
- Witnessing through Experience: To be a witness, one must not only experience God’s works but also be willing to testify about them.
- Contrasting Witnesses: There is a stark contrast between being a witness for the accuser (Satan) who focuses on complaints and negativity, and being a witness for God who highlights God’s blessings and protection.
- Divine Perspective: The Holy Spirit provides a divine perspective on life’s experiences, enabling believers to see and testify about God’s goodness even in difficult circumstances.
- Encouragement to Testify: Believers are encouraged to share their testimonies and the wonderful works of God in their lives to strengthen their faith and help make disciples.
Bible Verses Referenced
- Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
- Genesis 15:1 – “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
- Psalms 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.”
- Revelation 12 – Refers to Satan as the accuser of the brethren.
- Psalms 9:1-2 – “I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”
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Power To Be His Witness
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