Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton What Is Keeping the American Church From the Power of the Holy Spirit | There Is More | Pastor Josh Howerton
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Sep 14, 2025 Dive into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as discussed through the experiences of the apostle Paul. Explore the complexities of spiritual warfare in light of recent tragedies, urging thoughtful discernment. Discover the importance of faith in adversity and the influence of modern figures on Christianity. Embrace the revolutionary idea of loving one’s enemies, echoing Jesus' teachings, and learn how genuine change comes from sharing the gospel rather than seeking revenge.
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Spirit Inside Is Greater Than Presence
- Josh Howerton argues the Holy Spirit inside believers is more powerful than Jesus physically beside them.
- He uses Acts 1–2 to show 120 disciples became 3,000 converts after the Spirit arrived.
Threefold Gospel Witness
- Paul combined preaching, love, and Spirit-powered signs to fully proclaim the gospel.
- Josh stresses America often lacks the third element, explaining slower church growth compared to elsewhere.
Eutychus Raised During Paul's Long Sermon
- Josh recounts Paul preaching in Troas until midnight where Eutychus falls and is later raised from the dead.
- Paul resumes communion after the miracle and the people are greatly comforted.