Pastor Bossman
Sermon Title: Catching the Anointing
Date: August 10, 2025
Theme: Catching the Anointing
Foundational Scripture:
Acts 10:38 – “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
Understanding the Anointing
The anointing is the manifest power of the Holy Spirit at work in and through us for the glory of God.
It is not mystical or magical — it is real, tangible, and its effects can be seen in transformed lives and supernatural results.
Think of it like electricity: you can’t see the current flowing through a wire, but you can see what it powers. Likewise, you may not see the anointing with your natural eyes, but you can see its fruit.
Your natural abilities can only take you so far; to make an eternal impact, you need the anointing of God.
Recognizing the Presence of the Anointing
John 3:1–3 – Nicodemus recognized something different in Jesus:
“No one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”
From Malachi to Matthew, there were 400 years of silence from God — no prophetic voice. When Jesus came, His works made it clear: the presence of God was back among His people.
The anointing can be perceived:
- In Acts 10, Cornelius prayed and was told by God to send for Peter.
- While Peter prayed, God prepared his heart for the meeting.
- When Peter preached, the Holy Spirit moved mightily.
The Anointing in the Life of Jesus
- John 6:63 – “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”
- Mark 6:56 – People reached out to touch the hem of His garment and were healed.
- Mark 6:3–5 – In His hometown, familiarity hindered faith, and the miracles were few.
After His baptism (Matthew 3:17), the Spirit descended, and the Father confirmed His identity. Empowered by the Spirit, Jesus ministered with wisdom, revelation, and authority.
Two Dimensions of the Anointing
- Anointing Within
- Produces the character of Christ in us.
- Seen in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).
- Anointing Upon
- Empowers for ministry and service.
- Releases supernatural ability to heal, deliver, and minister effectively.
Without the anointing, ministry becomes powerless. Example: Smith Wigglesworth was an ordinary plumber until the anointing came upon him — then everything changed.
Biblical Example: David
1 Samuel 16:12–13 – Samuel anointed David, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward.
David would not have faced a lion, bear, or Goliath without the anointing.
There are levels of anointing (Ezekiel’s vision of the river) — we should ask God to increase it in our lives.
Characteristics of a Person Walking in the Anointing
- Carries the Presence of God
- Confidence in Christ – Psalm 27:1
- Effective Communication of the Word – 1 Corinthians 2:4–5
- Doing the Works of God – Healing, delivering, setting captives free.
How to Value and Protect the Anointing
- Desire it deeply.
- Guard your heart and walk in holiness.
- Stay in prayer and the Word.
- Be obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Closing Exhortation
The true impact of your ministry comes when the Holy Spirit backs it with power. Desire the anointing, value it, protect it, and let it overflow to bless others.
