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BECOMING MY BEST “ME”

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BECOMING MY BEST “ME”

Getting Clear on Why You’re Here - Part 4 of 7

October 24, 2021 | Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

Week 1: Made in the image of God

Week 2: Marked by the sickness of sin

Week 3: Rescued by the love of a Savior

Week 4: Transformed by the power of the Spirit

12 Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away. 14 But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ. 15 Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand. 16 But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.    

-2 Corinthians 3:12-18 (NLT)

1. The Holy Spirit is a PERSON

(Jesus) I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth.    -John 14:16 (Msg)


2. Having a relationship with JESUS gives me a relationship with the HOLY SPIRIT

21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”    -John 20:21-22 (NLT)

3. That Relationship is the key to my TRANSFORMATION

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.    -Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

The Spirit is the Key to Becoming My Best Me

My Next Step Today Is:

  • Today I’m saying YES to Jesus!

  • I’ll practice the presence of the Holy Spirit this week

  • I’ll attend a Growth Group this week to learn more  

  • I’m joining the Westside Dream Team

    *Download the App HERE to take your next steps

Join the Dream Team

For Resources to Grow in Your Faith:

Text JESUS to 503-905-9067

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