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Broken: The Purpose and Power of the Anointing

Noel Jones

City of Refuge • Oct 31, 2026 • 61 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Bishop Noel Jones examines the deep connection between knowing Jesus, receiving the indwelling Holy Spirit, and walking in divine purpose. The Holy Spirit abides with believers eternally, transforming them through wilderness seasons of testing so they can move from being filled with the Spirit to operating in His power. Ultimately, God's anointing is given not for self-aggrandizement, but to heal the brokenhearted and serve those assigned to our lives.

Themes

Holy Spirit and IndwellingDivine Purpose and DestinySpiritual Power through TrialsAnointing for Service and BlessingEternal Relationship with GodIdentity as Children of God

Key Points

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The Holy Spirit is given not only to guide believers through earthly life, but to abide with them forever into eternity, requiring a genuine relationship of love with God.
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Receiving Jesus grants believers the power and privilege to become children of God, an identity rooted in divine selection rather than human intellect or effort.
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Knowing the true identity of Jesus releases spiritual authority, empowering believers with the keys to victory, power, and salvation.
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True fulfillment does not come from acquiring material possessions or status, but from surrendering oneself to fulfill God's unique purpose and destiny.
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The Holy Spirit rests continuously upon Jesus as foretold in Isaiah, bestowing divine wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and reverent fear of the Lord.
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The Holy Spirit intentionally leads believers through wilderness seasons of testing to draw out divine strength, moving them from being filled with the Spirit to operating in the power of the Spirit.
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Spiritual authority is recognized in the spiritual realm, enabling the anointed believer to shift atmospheres and break yokes of demonic oppression.
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God bestows His anointing not for personal status or self-benefit, but to equip believers to bind up the brokenhearted and bless those assigned to them.
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Remaining steadfast through difficult assignments and misunderstandings on your personal cross will ultimately unleash new spiritual life and growth.

Sermon Moments

“The Holy Spirit is not only here to guide us through our lifetime, but he will be with us forever. So, the relationship that begins in time will continue into eternity.”

“Fulfillment does not come from acquiring things. It comes from giving yourself.”

“If he brought me in here for a purpose, there is no devil in hell that can stop me from fulfilling my purpose and my destiny.”

“He entered into the wilderness... full of the spirit. But when he returned, he returned in the power of the spirit.”

“When you walk in a room, every spirit that's not your spirit will know that something in you has just bombarded the atmosphere.”

“Your anointing is not for yourself, but it's for everybody who comes in your space.”

“Anointing doesn't come and go like it used to. It rests on you.”

“The anointing is not for you, but it is for who God has assigned you to... New life is going to rise out of this pain.”

This Week

Set aside time daily to meditate on your eternal relationship with God, asking the Holy Spirit to deepen your genuine love for Him.

Evaluate your daily goals and shift your focus from accumulating material things to giving yourself to fulfill God's purpose.

Reframe current seasons of testing or hardship, viewing them as God's training ground to release His power through your life.

Rest in your identity as a chosen child of God, trusting that your authority and victory come from knowing who Jesus is.

Intentionally speak words of encouragement, grace, and faith to those you interact with in your daily life.

Stand firm when facing spiritual resistance or misunderstanding, remembering that the indwelling Holy Spirit within you changes spiritual atmospheres.

Identify someone in your sphere of influence who is brokenhearted or struggling, and offer practical help, love, or prayer to serve them this week.

Remember This

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is given not for personal status, but to empower believers to endure trials and bring healing, freedom, and blessing to others.

A Challenge for You

Hang on through every opposition and misunderstanding, knowing that your assignment is given by God and that new spiritual life will rise out of your faithful perseverance.

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