Life In The Holy Spirit

"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Acts 2:1-4 (NIV)

Today is Pentecost Sunday and the ministry of the Holy Spirit is still as vital and powerful as ever.

The following sermon on Life In The Spirit as preached by Rev Bobby Chaw of City Harvest Church on 26 May 2023 is summarised here for your edification:-

"Prayer cultivates an awareness of the Spirit's Presence.

1. The Spirit assures us of God's Love

"The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." Romans 8:15-16 (NIV)

2. The Spirit helps us in our weakness

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." Romans 8:26 (NIV)


3. The Spirit empowers us in Spiritual warfare

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

After putting on the full armour of God (Ephesians 6:13-17), Paul urges us to pray in the Spirit so as to destroy demonic powers.

4. The Spirit reminds us of God's Promises

"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." John 14:26 (NIV)

We must fan the Spirit's flame through a life of prayers.

EXPECTATION to receive the Messiah and the coming of the Holy Spirit.

The 120 believers waited 10 days for the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles."

Take time to pray as Jesus did and engage the Holy Spirit in every day life to advance the cause of Christ Jesus through your life and in this world.