Fresh Fire | Pastor Eileen Hunter-Wolf | Venture Church

What if the “more” we are asking God for begins with giving Him more of us?

In this message, Pastor Eileen kicks off our brand new summer series, More, by teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is not a force, an energy, or something strange to avoid. He is fully God, fully personal, and fully present to help us follow Jesus. Pastor Eileen reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, coach, and the Spirit of truth. He convicts, confirms, carries, illuminates, and empowers us to live a life that reflects Jesus.

This message is an invitation to make room for more of God’s presence in our lives. As we begin this series, we are asking the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire, awaken our hearts, reveal truth, and lead us deeper into the life Jesus has for us.

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that help is here and the Holy Spirit is closer than we think.

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Timestamps

0:00 – Independence Weekend Welcome

1:00 – Welcome from Pastor Eileen

1:53 – Venture Is a Place to Belong

2:18 – Introducing the More Series

2:47 – Giving God More of Us

3:17 – Opening Prayer

4:23 – Leaning Into God’s Word

5:17 – Making Room for More

7:58 – Fresh Fire and the Person of the Holy Spirit

8:20 – Who Is the Holy Spirit?

9:22 – People Can Be Weird, But God Is Not Weird

9:47 – Dove, Fire, Wind, and River as Metaphors

10:43 – John 14 and the Promise of Another Advocate

11:40 – The Upper Room Discourse

12:47 – Another Advocate of the Same Kind

13:33 – Help from Heaven

14:03 – The Holy Spirit Is Fully God

14:32 – Understanding the Trinity

15:00 – The Holy Spirit in Creation

15:12 – The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus

16:16 – The Holy Spirit Has a Personality

17:30 – The Holy Spirit Has Emotions

18:06 – Help Is Here

19:20 – The Holy Spirit Has a Specific Role

19:44 – The Spirit of Truth

20:18 – Truth in a Confusing World

21:24 – Feelings Can Be Real, But Not Always True

22:13 – The Holy Spirit Represents Jesus

22:43 – The Holy Spirit Is the Game Changer

23:40 – The Survivor Advantage Illustration

24:43 – The Holy Spirit as Advocate, Helper, and Coach

25:11 – The Voice of the Coach

26:28 – The Holy Spirit Takes Residence in Us

27:28 – The Holy Spirit Convicts

28:18 – The Spotlight on Sin

29:09 – The Holy Spirit Reveals What Sin Conceals

29:38 – The Holy Spirit Illuminates Truth

30:31 – The Holy Spirit Extends the Love of Jesus Through Us

31:06 – Living on Mission Across the Street

31:49 – Mother Hunter’s Story

33:07 – Jesus Prayers and a Life of Witness

33:57 – What Does the Holy Spirit Want to Say to You?

34:37 – Making Room for More of God

35:18 – Worship Response

38:33 – Pastor Brandon Responds

39:04 – What Happened?

39:37 – Conviction Unlocks Something New

40:43 – Summer Service Schedule Reminder

41:05 – What’s Next and Popsicles

41:31 – Closing Prayer