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The immediate, experiential work of the Holy Spirit and the expectation of spiritual gifts.
Key question: “How does this text reveal the present-day work and power of the Holy Spirit?”
24,436 sermon illustrations through the Pentecostal lens
John 1:29-42 50:1-8, 22-23 shows that revival is not hype; it is Spirit-wrought transformation—today, not someday.
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 invites expectancy: God can move in your life today—today, not someday.
Luke 15: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Luke 11:1-13 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
If Psalm 19 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire—today, not someday.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 119:97-104 challenges powerless religion—if nothing ever changes, what are we calling “Spirit-filled”?—today, not someday.
Romans 1:1-7 12:32-40 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.
Psalm 71:1-6 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
Psalm 73: By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Matthew 5:21-37 Psalm 119:97-104, the Spirit comforts, heals, and guides with real help for real people.
Luke 6:39-49 shows that revival is not hype; it is Spirit-wrought transformation—today, not someday.
2 Kings 5: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power.
Malachi 3: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
2 Samuel 7: By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Romans 5:1-5 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
Micah 6: By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
John 12:1-8 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
Joel 2:23-32 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
Psalm 30 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.
Luke 13:10-17 invites expectancy: God can move in your life today—today, not someday.
If Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Luke 12:32-40 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire—today, not someday.
Matthew 24:36-44 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire.