Keith Hartsell discusses the process of receiving the Holy Spirit, sharing his personal journey from a non-Christian background to a vibrant faith. He emphasizes the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit's work, highlighting various ways the Spirit manifests, including through prayer, laying on of hands, and the experience of spiritual gifts. Hartsell encourages believers to seek the Holy Spirit actively, addressing common barriers such as disbelief, intimidation, and fear that may hinder this process. He concludes by affirming that the experience of the Holy Spirit is unique for each individual, and that openness and prayer are key to receiving this gift.

Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the necessity of faith in the process of asking God for the Holy Spirit and other blessings. He explains that many fail to receive because they ask without believing, highlighting that true faith claims what it hopes for and trusts in God's promises. Wigglesworth encourages believers to reach a state of complete surrender and helplessness, where they rely solely on God's power and presence. He assures that when one truly believes, they will experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the liberty that comes with it. The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that belief must accompany our requests to see God's promises fulfilled.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the simplicity of receiving the Holy Spirit, likening it to the act of breathing. He illustrates that just as stale air can suffocate us, clinging to our old sinful and spiritual lives prevents us from being filled with the Holy Spirit. Simpson encourages believers to empty themselves of past burdens and to continuously seek a fresh infilling of the Spirit. By maintaining the right attitude of emptiness, we can effortlessly receive the life-giving breath of God. The message is a call to constant renewal and openness to the Holy Spirit's presence.