A.W. Tozer argues that Christians can experience a greater filling of the Holy Spirit—but only if certain conditions are met. Is that what Scripture actually teaches, and what happens when the absence of spiritual power is blamed on the believer?

Sermon explains how the free offer of the gospel is for all people, elect or not. It is the duty of all sinners to repent. Christ really and freely offers all of Himself to you.

Jesus from the OT in John 3:29-31

The sermon draws a parallel between God's physical creation in Genesis 1 and His spiritual recreation of the sinner through salvation. It emphasizes that God is the sovereign creator of faith, acting independently of human merit to bring light into the darkness of the soul. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role as the agent of regeneration, awakening dead hearts and illuminating the truth of the Gospel. Salvation is depicted as a monergistic work where God separates believers from darkness, deeming their redemption good and useful for His glory. The message concludes with an urgent call to examine one's heart for evidence of this transformative spiritual rebirth.

The Christian is to be content with his lot, but nevertheless, he is to use his God-given gifts and opportunities to better himself, and to delight when he sees God blessing others.

Preached in Nottingham, England, UK