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Preparing for PentecostPastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhDFamily Worship CenterLuke 24:49 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.Part One: The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritThe Fellowship of the Holy SpiritThey were instructed to wait in Jerusalem until the promise at Pentecost. They were in one accord, unity. Acts 1:14, 2:1.One accord or unity is the work of the Spirit and the pleasure of God.God hates division- Proverbs 6:16-19 One Who Sows Discord Among Brethren.The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritWe are called to keep the unity the Spirit has given- Ephesians 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.You quench the Spirit when you create tension; you flow in the Spirit when you build unity. The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritII Cor. 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship,Fellowship is not an interruption to the flow of the Spirit. Fellowship is the appropriate biblical reaction to the flow of the Spirit. The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritFrom the Greek word Koinonia (used 20 times in the N.T.).Koins means common in the sense of what concerns all, e.g., societies, monies, resolves, and in the sense of what is of little value. (Kittle).Koinonia fellowship is NOT some great spiritual moment but hanging out together doing what some people would think is of little value. The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritWhat appears to be of little value is really very valuable!The discipleship of learning to have relaxing fun interactions without swearing or drinking alcohol.Connecting with people and bonding as we realize we have so much in common.The Fellowship of the Holy SpiritComfortably talking about Jesus and learning to communicate.Small groups, before service coffee and tailgating. Romans 12 1-2 So heres what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary lifeyour sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around lifeand place it before God as an offering. (MSG).The Fellowship of the Spirit prepares the way for the Ministry of the SpiritPart Two: Preparing for PentecostMinistry takes place best in fellowship that reflects unity Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.IF there is any Paraklete in ChristParaklete is the Holy Spirit.John 14:16, 26, 15:26, 16:7 the Holy Spirit is called the Paraklete.First three phrases are all about the Holy Spirit as are also affection and mercy which are fruits of the Holy Spirit.Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.Philippians 2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.Preparing for Pentecost fellowship in unity