In today's sermon, Pastor Zach tackles the often confusing and sometimes misrepresented topic of Holy Spirit empowerment and spiritual gifts. He begins by addressing and debunking "hokey" or unbiblical teachings that suggest there's a specific formula to receive or operate in supernatural power, using a contemporary example to highlight the issue. Pastor Zach then clearly explains the biblical distinction between the Holy Spirit indwelling a believer at salvation and the subsequent experience of being empowered by the Spirit for supernatural ministry, drawing from passages like Acts 19.
25 May 2025
The Holy Spirit: Limitations
In this sermon, we explore the power of the Holy Spirit through the lens of Acts 2, addressing skepticism about spiritual gifts. Using the Pentecost event, where fire fell and people spoke in new languages, we see varied reactions—amazement, confusion, doubt, and even mockery—showing that God’s work doesn’t require universal understanding to be real. Drawing from Isaiah 56, John 12, and 1 Corinthians 2, we learn that even devout people may not grasp God’s power at first, yet the Spirit still transforms lives and advances the gospel. We’re challenged to stay open to the Spirit’s work, praying for God to use us in these last days, uniting believers while distinguishing them from the world.
18 May 2025
Revival
Join us today while Pastor Cliff in-lightens us on the word of God. If you have prayer requests, tell us on our app.
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