Let God Move Through You | Randy Clark | Impartation Message Clip

Summary

The speaker discusses the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, referencing biblical passages and personal experiences to emphasize that God chooses individuals regardless of their outward qualifications. He shares his journey of receiving the Holy Spirit, the importance of not seeking a specific experience but rather openness to God's work. The sermon also touches on the concept of impartation and the varied manifestations of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues or boldness in preaching.

Takeaways

• 🙏 The speaker emphasizes the desire for God's power as described by Jesus, rather than a specific manifestation or experience.
• 🔍 The speaker refers to 2 Chronicles 16:9, highlighting God's search for individuals through whom He can demonstrate His strength.
• 👀 The speaker discusses God's choice of unlikely individuals like Gideon and David, emphasizing God's focus on inner qualities rather than outward appearances.
• 💡 The speaker recounts a personal experience where a leader's anointing was not due to natural charisma but God's power, suggesting the importance of spiritual anointing over natural abilities.
• 📖 The speaker mentions Hebrews 6:1-2 as foundational teachings of the Christian faith, which include repentance, faith, baptisms, resurrection, and judgment.
• 🌊 The speaker explains the different types of baptisms in the New Testament, including the baptism into Christ, water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
• 🗣 The speaker clarifies that speaking in tongues is not the only evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit, acknowledging various manifestations like boldness in speaking God's word.
• 😢 The speaker shares personal accounts of emotional responses to the Holy Spirit, such as crying, and validates these as genuine experiences of the Spirit's presence.
• 🤲 The speaker discusses the biblical practice of laying on of hands for various purposes, including blessing, healing, impartation of gifts, and identification with the high priest.
• 🌟 The speaker testifies to the reality of anointing transference and impartation, based on personal experiences and observations of others being filled with the Holy Spirit.
• 🌐 The speaker's call to action is to let go of expectations and allow God to work in individuals as He wills, without trying to force or resist spiritual experiences.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the speaker's message?

The main theme is the pursuit of receiving power from the Holy Spirit and being witnesses for Jesus, as well as the biblical foundation for the impartation of spiritual gifts and experiences.

What does the speaker emphasize about God's choice of individuals for His work?

The speaker emphasizes that God chooses individuals based on their inner qualities rather than their outward appearances or social status, often selecting those who may feel unqualified or overlooked by society.

What biblical passage is mentioned to illustrate God's search for individuals through whom He can show His strength?

Second Chronicles chapter 16, verse 9, which states that the eyes of God roam across the Earth looking for someone through whom He can show Himself strong.

What is the significance of the speaker's personal story about his grandmother and his call to preach?

The personal story illustrates the concept of divine calling and the idea that God's choice for spiritual roles may not align with human expectations or qualifications.

What does the speaker mean by 'impartation' and why is it controversial among some groups?

Impartation refers to the transfer of spiritual gifts or anointing from one person to another. It is controversial because some denominations or individuals hold theological positions against it, believing it to be unbiblical or unnecessary.

What are the 'three baptisms' mentioned in the New Testament according to the speaker?

The three baptisms are baptism into Christ, which signifies conversion and salvation; water baptism; and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, also known as being filled with the Spirit.

Why does the speaker clarify that speaking in tongues is not the only evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit?

The speaker clarifies this to reduce the pressure on individuals to have a specific spiritual experience and to emphasize that God may manifest the Holy Spirit in various ways according to each person's needs.

What is the purpose of the speaker's emphasis on the biblical foundation for spiritual experiences?

The purpose is to ensure that the audience's faith is rooted in the Word of God and to provide a basis for understanding the legitimacy and relevance of these experiences in contemporary times.

What does the speaker mean by 'letting God have you' during spiritual experiences?

It means not trying to control or resist the Holy Spirit's work, but rather being open and receptive to whatever experiences or manifestations God wants to give.

What role does the speaker believe the laying on of hands plays in the impartation of spiritual gifts?

The speaker believes that the laying on of hands is one of the biblical methods God uses for impartation of spiritual gifts, including the baptism in the Holy Spirit, but it is not the only way.

How does the speaker describe the transformation that took place in his life and his wife's life after receiving the Holy Spirit?

The speaker describes a radical change, with his wife becoming 'on fire for Jesus' and healed from past wounds, and himself experiencing a deep spiritual filling and a desire to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit.