A Pause in the Action | One Body, One Fellowship | Nathan Bentley

In this enlightening sermon, Pastor Nathan explores Apostle Paul's teachings to the church in Ephesus, centering on understanding and accessing the Holy Spirit. He draws an analogy between having money in a bank account and accessing the power of the Holy Spirit. Nathan emphasizes the importance of moving beyond head knowledge to experiencing God's Spirit, highlighting the balance needed between theological knowledge and spiritual experience. He also encourages the congregation to meditate on Scripture like a love letter from God, urging them to seek a deeper, more experiential relationship with Him.

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Hundred Million Dollar Analogy
00:28 Paul's Message to the Ephesians
00:52 Revival and Preaching Plans
02:59 Understanding Ephesians Chapters 1 and 2
04:29 Paul's Role and Credentials
07:14 The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
10:27 Dealing with Discouragement and Suffering
15:40 Balancing Knowledge and Experience
21:55 Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians
23:21 Paul's Prayer for the Church
24:44 The Manifold Wisdom of God
26:33 Accessing the Holy Spirit
29:53 Suffering as a Christian
32:23 Desiring More of the Spirit
33:05 Invitation to Revival
40:57 Meditating on the Word
43:35 Reading the Bible as a Love Letter