DANIEL A MAN OF EXCELLENT SPIRIT
Intro: Man is made up of body, soul, spirit. Not originally created in
this order. Our mind is in the middle being ruled by body
appetites or spiritual desires.
I. "AN EXCELLENT SPIRIT WAS IN HIM"
A. A man whose spirit excelled.
1. The spirit was uppermost and ruled
B. How did this come about?
1. He was a man of purpose.
a. He had purposed not to defile himself.
b. So many today lack a purpose
1. Purpose to live a life pleasing to
Jesus Christ.
C. What were the marks of the excellent spirit.
1. He was a man of power.
2. Ruled in three great kingdoms.
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SPIRIT RULING.
A. Only as the spirit rules do we have communion with God.
1. God does not deal directly with our body or our mind.
a. His Spirit bears witness with our spirits.
b. This is life on its highest plane.
c. Life and peace.
B. Life ruled by the body appetites is life on the animal plane.
1. It is never satisfied "Drink this water."
2. It is out of touch with God. "The mind of the flesh
cannot know God."
3. It is an enemy of God.
4. It leads to great frustrations.
a. Always conscious of something more to life.
b. Seeking that something through varied
experiences.
c. Thinking for a time you have discovered.
d. Disappointed and searching again.
III. HOW TO BE RULED BY THE SPIRIT.
A. Jesus said, "Ye must be born again."
1. That which is born of flesh is flesh.
a. From earliest days your body appetites ruled.
1. While you were in crib you began to
express your demands for someone to
fulfill them.
a. If they failed you would let
them know in uncertain terms.
"You haven't changed much."
b. "that which is born of the spirit is spirit."
2. How can a man be born again?
Whosoever "believeth" in Him."
trusts upon relys - commits himself.
Let Jesus become Lord of your life.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.