BY MY SPIRIT 

Part 1: Set Apart 

August 2, 2026 

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Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. 

 

Acts 13:1–3 (NIV) Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. 

Three Things Fasting Does 

• Fasting . 

• Fasting . 

• Fasting . 

 Choose Your Fast 

1. The Daniel Fast
2. One Meal a Day
3. Sunrise to Sunset
4. A Specific Surrender

What Does it Mean to be Set Apart? 

1. Set-apart people learn to recognize the  

 

John 10:27 (NIV) My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 

 

Romans 8:14 (NIV) For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 

 

Colossians 3:9 (NIV) Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices. 

 

Philippians 2:14 (NIV) Do everything without grumbling or arguing. 

 

James 4:11 (NIV) Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another… 

 

1 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) Flee from sexual immorality. 

          2. Set-apart people  and . 

 

Acts 9:15 (NIV) This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 

The Journey of Calling 

: God reveals His purpose. 

: God forms the person who will carry it. 

: Spiritual leadership recognizes what God is doing. 

: The church publicly releases the person into the assignment. 

 

Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV) For the revelation awaits an appointed time… Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. 

1 Peter 5:6 (NIV) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 

          3. Set apart people  through . 

 

Acts 13:4 (NIV) The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit… 

 

1 Timothy 4:14 (NIV) Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. 

 

Acts 14:23 (NIV) Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord. 

 The 4 Commitments of Set Apart People 

1. I will position myself to . 

 

1 Samuel 3:9–10 (NIV) Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. 

 

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Be still, and know that I am God. 

          2. I will trust God’s . 

 

Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. 

 

James 1:4 (NIV) Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 

          3. I will stay  and . 

 

Proverbs 15:22 (NIV) Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. 

 

Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 

          4. I will  wherever the Spirit leads. 

 

John 16:13 (NIV) But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth…