The disciples were confronted...

 ...with the care of widows in the church so they told the people: Acts 6:3-5 (NKJV) “Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip…” The disciples needed help because the church was multiplying. It must be understood between those called into the ministry as pastors and those raised up as the laity, to go from normal to supernatural, there has to be love and co-operation. There has to be Holy Spirit too.

1. Going from Normal to Supernatural Requires Laity to be Spirit-filled. Based on God’s Word, when the church needed people who would serve and truly take care of the widows, they chose people filled with Holy Spirit. Their qualification: Seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. No one is telling you not to serve if you do not have these qualifications. What we are saying is to seek God until He baptizes you in Holy Spirit power so that you can be more effective in your ministry.

2. Going from Normal to Supernatural will Require the Laity to be Focused on the Great Commission. Stephen and Phillip were not pastors or missionaries in the traditional sense. They were laity. Hear your pastor, just because God has not called you to be a pastor or missionary does not mean God cannot use you in an amazing way. Stephen, a deacon, full of Holy Spirit, full of power, full of wisdom, being used by God to do signs and wonders. Stephen could have been anything in the church (usher, greeter) but he wanted God to use him. Philip was a deacon but he was being used by God in such an incredible way. Why? Same reason. He was full of Holy Spirit, full of power, full of wisdom, and being used by God to preach the Word.

3. Going from Normal to Supernatural took Philip into a Chariot Ministry. Your ministry as a layman or as a pastor may be a chariot ministry or a golf ministry or shopping ministry but the point is to go from normal to supernatural you must be filled with Holy Spirit and willing to go. In his ministry:

A. Philip was sensitive to hear the voice of the Lord and to do what He said.

B. Philip was observant to what is happening with the person he is trying to share Jesus.

C. Philip was sensitive to know now is the time to preach Jesus.