Are you empty enough for the Spirit to fill you?

About this sermon

Life feels crowded, loud, and overwhelming, and deep down, many of us are longing for something different. In this message, Pastor Ed turns to 2 Kings 4:1–7 and teaches on “new oil,” reminding us that the oil represents the Holy Spirit and that God’s greatest abundance often shows up in our deepest places of emptiness. Elisha asks the widow a simple question: “What do you have in the house?” Her answer is small, “a jar of oil,” but her obedience is bold. She is told to gather empty vessels, “not too few,” shut the door, and pour. As she pours, the oil multiplies. The miracle doesn’t stop because God runs out of oil; it stops when they run out of vessels. Pastor Ed challenges us with this truth: we don’t have an oil problem and we don’t have a vessel problem; we have an emptiness problem. Our lives are often filled with too many things that leave no room for God to work. New oil requires new space. God fills what is emptied, and overflow follows surrender. This message calls us to drain what does not belong, make room for God, and believe that He can heal the past, meet the needs of today, and provide for tomorrow. New year, new oil. We are Community Bible Church, located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline