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Is It Necessary To Speak In Tongues? | When The Spirit Has His Way #7

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Our God can do the miraculous. When Jesus’ followers in the early church spoke “in other tongues,” what was God doing? In a special edition of the program, Pastor Lutzer addresses the Bible passages about speaking in tongues and their controversial interpretations. God can do what God wants to do, so Christians should seek God, not speaking in tongues. 

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What’s The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit? | When The Spirit Has His Way #6

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Many people struggle to understand the role of the Holy Spirit today and are confused by the biblical texts about the Spirit. What does it mean to be baptized in the Spirit? Pastor Lutzer explains vital implications for individuals and for churches of being in the Spirit. The Spirit of God is for all believers. 

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How Often Do We Need The Spirit’s Filling? | When The Spirit Has His Way #5

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

All Christians have the Spirit of God dwelling within them. But how do we access the Spirit’s power in our daily, mundane tasks? Pastor Lutzer unpacks the requirements for being filled by the Holy Spirit, resulting in the transformation of our character. Imagine a movement of Christians praying every day for God’s Spirit to renovate our priorities and our lives.

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How Do We Experience The Spirit’s Filling? | When The Spirit Has His Way #4

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Many Christians long to experience God beyond empty rituals. We are spiritually thirsty, desiring to encounter God Himself. Pastor Lutzer reflects on the context and meaning of Jesus’ words in John 7 about the living water of the Spirit. What does the Bible say about becoming worthy of the filling of the Holy Spirit?

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How Do We Walk With The Spirit? | When The Spirit Has His Way #3

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

When it seems no one cares, Christians must remember the Holy Spirit is with us. He is not an impersonal force but a person who comforts us, advocates for us, and can be grieved by us. Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the blessed companionship of the Holy Spirit, showing four ways the Spirit helps us. The Holy Spirit is not only with us, but in us.

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How Does The Holy Spirit Change Us? | When The Spirit Has His Way #2

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Deep inside our inner being, we need true healing and power. As Christians, the Spirit is already within us, searching our hearts, transforming our desires, and changing our attitude toward others. Pastor Lutzer highlights four word pictures in Scripture which represent the blessed Holy Spirit. What would God find if He looked within us? 

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Can We Recapture The Wonder Of God Within Us? | When The Spirit Has His Way #1

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

From the moment of conversion, all true Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. But if many of us are struggling with grievous sin, what’s the Spirit’s role in our process of becoming more like Christ? Pastor Lutzer prepares us to relate to the Holy Spirit as a person. We can experience the filling of the Spirit, walking in his power. 

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How Do You Overcome Sinful Thoughts? | How To Break a Stubborn Habit #6

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Our battle against sinful habits starts in the mind, where the devil strikes at our confidence in God. Our behavior cannot be changed unless our minds are renewed. Pastor Lutzer helps us overcome sinful or anxious thoughts through God’s promises in his Word. God is on our side in the transformation of our character.

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