A Side of the Holy Spirit Very Few Christians Know About

21 Aug 2024 · 38 min
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In this sermon Jeremiah Tipton presents a fresh perspective on the Holy Spirit, arguing that many believers overlook the most relational aspect of the Spirit – His role as a true friend. He begins by defining friendship with the Holy Spirit, citing passages that demonstrate the Spirit’s personhood (voice in Acts 8:29, will in 1 Cor 12:11, feelings in Eph 4:30) and urging listeners to move from abstract doctrine to lived experience. Tipton then outlines the characteristics of this friendship: (1) the Spirit gives the best advice, teaching and reminding believers (John 14:26, Proverbs 12:26); (2) He is fiercely loyal, never abandoning believers (John 14:15‑16); (3) He offers honest, sometimes painful correction (Proverbs 27:5‑6, John 16:7‑8); (4) He partners with believers in ministry, empowering them with power and gifts (Acts 1:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9‑10); (5) He supports believers in weakness, interceding with groans (Romans 8:26‑27). Throughout, Tipton emphasizes practical steps: staying aware of the Spirit’s presence, responding to conviction, repenting, and relying on the Spirit’s strength rather than human effort. The sermon concludes with a prayer for greater reverence of the Holy Spirit, a call to personal commitment, and a promotional segment describing the ministry’s Holy Spirit School, internship program, and fundraising links (davidhernandezministries.com/partner and /donate). The overall message is that recognizing the Holy Spirit as a faithful, advisory, corrective, and empowering friend transforms personal spirituality and fuels the broader mission of expanding God’s kingdom.

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