The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #227 - Josh Howerton // Power Before Purpose
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Nov 13, 2025 Josh Howerton, a passionate pastor at Lake Point Church in Dallas, dives into spiritual strength drawn from 1 Corinthians 16. He emphasizes that true strength comes from the Holy Spirit, not just words. The discussion highlights the importance of receiving power before taking action, referencing Acts 1:8. Josh warns against a gospel reliant solely on rhetoric and calls for a reunion of Word and Spirit. He shares practical insights on daily spiritual practices and encourages listeners to seek God's power through prayer and obedience.
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Strength As Spirit-Empowered Power
- Being "strong" in 1 Corinthians 16 means Spirit-empowered power, not mere talk or rhetoric.
- True strength for a man of God comes from the Holy Spirit rather than persuasive words or human cleverness.
Stay, Receive, Then Go
- Jesus tells his followers to stay and receive the Holy Spirit before going out to witness in Acts 1:8.
- Going out without first receiving Spirit power leaves men without the supernatural strength needed for effective ministry.
2008 Radical Encounter Changed Him
- Josh Howerton describes a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2008 that changed his life permanently.
- He uses this experience to argue men should seek repeated fresh encounters to gain ongoing power.