Sensitivity to God's Voice
Sensitivity to God's Voice2
Hindering the Holy Spirit
By A.B. Simpson0ACT 7:51ISA 63:10MAT 12:31JHN 14:26ROM 8:9GAL 5:25EPH 4:301TH 5:19HEB 10:29JAS 4:4A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of not hindering the Holy Spirit in our lives and communities. He explains that we can quench, grieve, and resist the Holy Spirit through disobedience, doubt, and worldly distractions. Simpson warns against the dangers of pride, criticism, and formalism in worship that can stifle the Spirit's work. He encourages believers to remain sensitive to the Spirit's leading and to foster an environment of faith and obedience to fully experience His presence and power. Ultimately, he calls for a deep reverence for the Holy Spirit, urging us to avoid actions that could lead to spiritual apathy or rejection of God's grace.
A Call to Worship Part 1
By Chuck Smith1.1K25:05EXO 15:2PSA 34:1PSA 95:1PSA 100:1PSA 118:1ISA 12:5JHN 4:24EPH 5:19COL 3:16HEB 10:25In 'A Call to Worship Part 1', Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of worship through singing, drawing from Psalm 95, which invites believers to joyfully come before the Lord. He highlights that worship is a response to God's greatness rather than a means to receive blessings, encouraging congregants to express their gratitude and praise. Smith illustrates the importance of being sensitive to God's voice and warns against hardening our hearts, using the Israelites' experiences as a cautionary tale. He reminds us that God is present in both our valleys and mountaintops, and calls for a heartfelt, spontaneous worship that reflects our relationship with Him.