pt. 33, Fellowship with Holy Spirit, pt. 5 - Ft. Wayne Service

This powerful message challenges us to break free from religious tradition and embrace an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 11-13, we discover that the early church didn't just pray to Jesus or the Father—they actively listened to and conversed with the Holy Spirit. When Peter entered the home of Gentiles, he clearly stated 'the Holy Spirit told me' to go without hesitation. This wasn't a one-time occurrence; throughout Acts, we see the Holy Spirit speaking, instructing, and even sending out missionaries like Paul and Barnabas. The central revelation here is transformative: while Jesus is the head of the church, He operates through the Holy Spirit who is present with us now. We're invited to move beyond spectator Christianity into participatory faith, where we actually talk to the Holy Spirit, listen for His guidance, and expect Him to respond. The message confronts our comfort zones, asking us to surrender our fear of what others think and pursue genuine worship and relationship. When we pray 'Holy Spirit, speak to me,' we're not being weird—we're being biblical. This isn't about abandoning Jesus or the Father; it's about recognizing that the Helper, Comforter, and Guide they sent is here with us, wanting to lead us into all truth, warn us of things to come, and empower us to live supernaturally. The question we must answer is: will we continue with shallow Christianity, or will we dive into the depths of Holy Spirit relationship?