Too many Christians treat church as a predictable program rather than an ongoing encounter with the living God. But the Holy Spirit was never sent to maintain a routine. He was sent to provide an absolute inducement of power.
In this vital Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Mike challenges us to shake off spiritual passivity and step out of our comfort zones.
Waking Up to Pentecostal Power
To move beyond natural limitations and experience true spiritual guidance, we must understand three foundational realities of the Holy Spirit:
You Carry the Permanent Residence of God: You are a walking, breathing temple of the living God (1 Corinthians 3:16). He is with you 24/7 as your Helper and Advocate.
You are Called to be Spiritually Dangerous: God does not desire for you to live a fragile life defined by fear or emotional torment. When we completely surrender to the Holy Spirit, His perfect love casts out fear and gives us bold authority.
You are Supernaturally Gifted: The Holy Spirit brings His graces, fruits, and supernatural gifts into your life. These enablements are given explicitly for the common good to build up the local church and reach a broken community.
"Ask and you will receive, or doubt and do without. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is living right inside your mortal body."
Listen to or watch the full message above to discover your divine assignment and open the fullness of the Holy Spirit in your life.
What this means for you
On the day of Pentecost, ordinary people were filled with the Holy Spirit, and the church was never the same again. Fearful disciples became bold witnesses. Peter, who had denied Jesus, stood up and preached, and three thousand people were saved (Acts 2).
The same Holy Spirit is for you today. Acts 2:39 says the promise is for you, for your children and for all who are far off. You do not need to be a pastor or a special Christian. You just need to be hungry and to ask. Jesus said, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13).
If you have never been baptised in the Holy Spirit, or you feel your fire has gone cold, talk to one of our team on a Sunday. We would love to pray with you.
Questions to think about
Is your faith more routine than living encounter right now?
Which gift of the Spirit would you like God to grow in you?
Where is God asking you to step out of your comfort zone?
