Date: 23-04-23
Preacher: Sister Yoke Hwee
Title: Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
As people in the flesh, we often see the façade of a building and make certain conclusions with regards to the place. And it is often, the bigger the better, the grander the better too. The same goes with our assessment of a church through its façade or its furnishings. We often forget that God desires a Spirit-filled church and that is by no means easy to ascertain.
This morning, Sister Yoke Hwee, with the help of Pastor Png, led the congregation through an experience of spiritual baptism. While I do not know how many received the gift of speaking in tongues, I am convinced that those who did not, would receive it eventually. Why? Because the seed of that desire has been sown and it would be in God’s time to manifest.
Sister Yoke Hwee listed out 5 pertinent questions with regards to baptism in the Holy Spirit.
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- Why do we need the Holy Spirit?
- Who can be filled with the Holy Spirit?
- How do I receive the Holy Spirit?
- What happens when I pray to be baptized in the Holy Spirit?
These are important questions believers ought to ask themselves if we want a deeper walk with Christ. I would not provide her answers to the questions above but I urge you to watch the recorded sermon for yourself with this link: https://youtu.be/5ux-c1nhhUk
My favourite notion for today? That Jesus must leave this world with His physical self so that the Holy Spirit can take His place. His work would then not be limited by space and time.