Rediscovering The Holy Spirit: Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Pastor Caleb Crenshaw

June 2, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of the sermon was to introduce us to the Holy Spirit as a person and as God. Pastor explained that the Holy Spirit has a mind, will, and emotions, and is described in various ways such as wind, fire, water, and a dove. These descriptions are not literal but help us understand the life-giving, powerful, refreshing, and holy nature of the Holy Spirit. We were reassured that the Holy Spirit is with us always, empowering, comforting, convicting, instructing, and bringing freedom to our lives.

Scripture References

John 14:15-27, Romans 8:17, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 15:30, Galatians 5:22, Acts 9:31, Hebrews 3:7, 1 Corinthians 2:13, Ephesians 4:30, Hebrews 10:29, Acts 7:51, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 2, Mark 16:19, Genesis 1:26

1. How can we become more aware of the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives?

2. What are some ways the Holy Spirit empowers us according to the sermon?

Discussion Questions:

3. How does the Holy Spirit comfort us in times of darkness?

4. In what ways can we resist or grieve the Holy Spirit, and how can we avoid doing so?

5. Discuss the significance of the Holy Spirit being described as wind, fire, water, and a dove.

Summary

In Pastor's sermon titled 'Holy Spirit', we were reminded of the supernatural aspect of our faith. We learned that the Holy Spirit isn't something to fear or be skeptical about, but rather a divine helper given to us by God. Pastor emphasized that the Holy Spirit is naturally supernatural, not weird, and is a real presence in the spiritual battles we face. We were encouraged to deepen our faith, become more aware of God's leading, and to be empowered with boldness and the gifts of the Spirit.