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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
Romans 13:11-14 Timothy 2:8-15 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
Hebrews 2:10-18 Luke 19:1-10, the Spirit comforts, heals, and guides with real help for real people.
Hebrews 12:18-29 invites expectancy: God can move in your life today—today, not someday.
Acts 2: By the Spirit’s power, it meets us gently—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
Micah 6: By the Spirit’s power, it meets us gently—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 119:97-104 challenges powerless religion—if nothing ever changes, what are we calling “Spirit-filled”?—today, not someday.
Joel 2:23-32 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 137 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
1 Peter 1: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
If Isaiah 43:16-21 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire—today, not someday.
John 1:29-42 50:1-8, 22-23 shows that revival is not hype; it is Spirit-wrought transformation—today, not someday.
Isaiah 62:1-5 challenges powerless religion—if nothing ever changes, what are we calling “Spirit-filled”?—today, not someday.
Isaiah 5:1-7 challenges powerless religion—if nothing ever changes, what are we calling “Spirit-filled”?—today, not someday.
If Philippians 2:5-11 never disrupts comfort, it may be tradition pretending to be fire—today, not someday.
Malachi 3: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 reminds weary hearts that God is near and grace meets us here.
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 32:1-3a, 6-15 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
2 Kings 5: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Psalm 71:1-6 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
1 Corinthians 1:10-18 2:23-32 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
Micah 6: By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.
Psalm 52 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.