1. The Spirit Filled Life (Ephesians 5:15—21)
Rev. Andy Ching
@ Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church
San francisco
May 17, 2015

2. Are You Experiencing the Spirit Filled Life?
What words would you use to describe your current experience as a Christian?

3. Growing. Frustrated. Disappointing. Fulfilled. Forgiven. Stuck
Growing. Frustrated. Disappointing. Fulfilled. Forgiven. Stuck. Struggling. Joyful. Defeated. Exciting. Up and down. Empty. Discouraged. Duty. Intimate. Mediocre. Painful. Dynamic. Guilty. Vital. So-so.  Others?

4. Ephesians 5: This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Be very careful, then, how you live
but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Instead, be filled with the Spirit
not as unwise  
Therefore do not be foolish,  
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.

5. What’s the problem? We weren’t aware we could be filled
We’ve gotten satisfied with less
We’re accommodating sin in our heart
We may not want to give up control

6. Instead, be filled with the Spirit… (Ephesians 5:18-21)
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. 
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

7. Be filled with the Spirit
What’s that mean? Ephesians 1:13-14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
When you’re saved, the Holy Spirit resided in you

8. Be filled with the Spirit
Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. But be filled with the Spirit.
Under control
When you’re filled, the Holy Spirit presides in you

9. Be filled with the Spirit How’s that happen?
It is a command
It is in the plural form
It is in the passive voice
It is in the present tense

10. Instead, be filled with the Spirit…
EPHESIANS 5:15-21
COLLOSSIANS 3:15-18
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” …
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful
Instead, be filled with the Spirit…
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.  Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Instructions for Christian Households.  Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

11. Instead, be filled with the Spirit…
EPHESIANS 5:15-21
COLLOSSIANS 3:15-18
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” …
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful
Instead, be filled with the Spirit…
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.  Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Instructions for Christian Households.  Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

12. What are the signs? Ephesians 5:18-21 --- Be filled with the Spirit…
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. 
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

13. Who can be filled with the Spirit?
(1 Corinthians 2:3-5)  I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.  My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.
Those who admit one’s own weaknesses
Those who are humble
Those who are wise
Those who are submissive