There is a biblical precedent for laying down stones to remember the good things God has done, and that is what we desire to do at The Spring L A N D M A R K Assembly. Join us as we build memorials to celebrate the transforming work of God and break up the soil of our hearts in.
New Wine, Fresh Oil, and Old Fire
Speakers
Lee Cummings
Lead Pastor at Radiant Church
Worship
Notes
Landmark Assembly
September 7th
Pastor Lee Cummings
New Wine, Fresh Oil, and Old Fire
Habbakuk 3:1-2 ESV
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth.
O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear.In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy.
Habbakuk 3:1-2 CSB
A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk. According to Shigionoth.
Lord, I have heard the report about you;Lord, I stand in awe of your deeds. Revive your work in these years; make it known in these years.In your wrath remember mercy!
NEW WINE
A New Day Requires A New Outpouring Of His Spirit
Acts 2:13
But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.
Requires A New Paradigm / Way Of Thinking
Matthew 9:17
Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.”
1. Christianity As Usual Must Die
- We need the Holy Spirit to stand against the spirit of this age
- We must not attempt to live our lives “on empty”… must stay full of the Spirit
Ephesians 5:18
“Do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be continually filled with the Holy Spirit”
Matthew 25:5-8
As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, “Here is the bridegroom!” Come out and meet Him.” then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. and the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
2. Revival Is Preceded By Repentance
E.M Bounds
“What the Church needs to-day is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use -- men of prayer, men mighty in prayer. The Holy Ghost does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men. He does not anoint plans, but men -- men of prayer.”
- We must repent from our dependency upon the strength of man and return to the Arm of the Lord
- A Cruise Ship Mentality vs. A Battleship Mentality
Revelation 3:17-19
For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve for your eyes, so that you may see. Those whom I love I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
FRESH OIL
A New Anointing Requires A Fresh Pressing
2 Corinthians 4:8 NIV
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
What the enemy has meant to destroy you, God is using to reveal you
Gethsemene = the place of the oil press.
Matthew 26:36 -41 ESV
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “sit here, while I go over there and pray.” And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “ My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” and going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will but as you will.” And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “so could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.”
A New Anointing To Break Heavy Yokes
Isaiah 10:27 NKJV
It shall come to pass in that dayThat his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck, And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil.
OLD FIRE
Without Old Fire, There Can Be No New Fire
2 Timothy 1:6-9 NIV
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life
Without Old Fire, There Is No New Fire
- Ancient times — Carriers of Fire. (high level responsibilities)
- Carried embers to new locations
- Fanned into flames.
Send the Fire - William Booth
Thou Christ of burning, cleansing flame,
Send the fire, send the fire, send the fire!
Thy blood-bought gift today we claim,
Send the fire, send the fire, send the fire!
Look down and see this waiting host,
Give us the promised Holy Ghost;
We want another Pentecost,
Send the fire, send the fire, send the fire!
Romans 15:5-6
May God, who gives us patience and encouragement, help us live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then we can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God.