Supernatralised - Tim Horman

On Sunday, our senior minister, Tim Horman, continued our Deeper series with a message focusing on the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives to draw us closer to Jesus.

Below you’ll find video and audio recordings of Tim’s message as well as an article summarising his message and providing small groups with discussion questions and a suggested prayer exercise.

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The Power of the Holy Spirit: Living in God's Presence

Throughout the Deeper series, the focus has been on spiritual transformation and growing in Christ. As the series draws to a close, one crucial element ties it all together: the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, spiritual growth and transformation remain impossible. The Holy Spirit is the breath of God, bringing order to chaos, life to the lifeless, and power to the weak.

Yet, many believers struggle with understanding or fully embracing the Holy Spirit. Some hesitate due to past experiences, seeing misrepresentations or fearing the Spirit will disrupt their lives in uncontrollable ways. However, Scripture assures us that the Spirit does not bring chaos or disorder but life, peace, and transformation.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Many perceive the Holy Spirit as an impersonal force, yet Jesus describes Him as a Helper, Advocate, and Friend (John 14:16-17). The Spirit's role is deeply personal—He is not just a doctrine but someone believers can know, experience, and rely on.

Just as Jesus said, "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father" (John 14:9), we can also say, "If you have seen Jesus, you have seen the Holy Spirit." The Spirit works in the same way Jesus ministered—bringing healing, truth, comfort, and power to those who seek Him.

The Spirit's Work in Our Lives

1. Bringing Order to Chaos
   From the beginning of creation, the Spirit hovered over the waters, bringing order and life (Genesis 1:2). The Spirit continues to work in believers' lives, transforming what is broken and chaotic into something fruitful and life-giving.

2. Breathing Life into Us
   Just as God breathed life into Adam (Genesis 2:7), the Holy Spirit breathes spiritual life into believers, making them new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin, grow in righteousness, and experience true freedom.

3. Empowering Us for Ministry
   Jesus was empowered by the Spirit for His ministry (Luke 4:18), and the same Spirit empowers believers today. Whether through spiritual gifts, boldness in evangelism, or the strength to endure trials, the Spirit equips God's people for His work.

4. Revealing Christ to Us
   The Spirit’s greatest role is making Jesus real in the lives of believers. He reveals Christ’s love, deepens understanding of the Word, and transforms hearts so they reflect Christ more fully (John 16:13-14).

The Indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit

Paul teaches that believers are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). No longer does God dwell in buildings, but in His people. This truth means that believers do not have to seek God’s presence in external places; God already dwells within them.

Yet, many live as if the Spirit is a distant concept rather than a daily reality. Instead of tapping into the Spirit’s power, they struggle through life relying on their own strength—leaving them exhausted and spiritually dry.

Living in the Power of the Spirit

1. Being Filled Continually
   Paul urges believers to "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), emphasizing an ongoing experience rather than a one-time event. Walking in the Spirit means daily yielding to His guidance and seeking His presence.

2. Receiving the Spirit's Power
   Many Christians feel stuck, believing change is impossible. Yet, Scripture declares, "There is no sin in your life that is more powerful than the Holy Spirit." The Spirit is fully capable of transforming hearts, breaking chains, and leading believers into freedom.

3. Embracing the Kingdom Reality
   Jesus’ mission was to bring heaven to earth, not just to secure a place for believers in heaven after death. The Spirit enables believers to live in the reality of God’s kingdom now, experiencing His presence, peace, and power in everyday life.

Are You Living in the Spirit?

Jesus promised that the Father would give the Spirit to those who ask (Luke 11:13). The Spirit’s presence is available to every believer, but it requires a posture of surrender and a willingness to receive.

If believers truly grasped the depth of what it means to be filled with the Spirit, their lives—and their churches—would be unstoppable. The Spirit’s power is not just for a select few but for all who belong to Christ.

Reflection Questions

1. How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your life?

2. Are there any fears or past experiences that have made you hesitant to embrace the Spirit fully?

3. What would change in your daily life if you lived fully aware of the Spirit’s presence within you?

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. What stood out to you most from this message on the Holy Spirit?

2. How do you personally understand the role of the Holy Spirit?

3. Have you ever felt distant from the Spirit? What contributed to that experience?

4. What does it mean to you that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?

5. How can we grow in our awareness and dependence on the Holy Spirit daily?

6. Have you experienced transformation through the Spirit? Share an example.

7. What step can you take this week to seek more of the Spirit’s presence and power in your life?

Conclusion

The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or a theological concept—He is God within us. He empowers, comforts, convicts, and transforms. Every believer is invited to live filled with the Spirit, walking in the reality of God’s presence.

The question is: Will we open our hearts and allow Him to move?

A PRAYER exercise for personal reflection or Small Groups

Take a moment to pause. Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and open your hands in a posture of receiving.

Breathe deeply and focus your heart on God’s presence. Slowly pray the following words:

Holy Spirit, I welcome You. Fill me afresh. Breathe life into my soul. Guide me, strengthen me, and reveal Jesus to me in a deeper way. I surrender my fears and distractions—come and move in my life.

After praying, sit in silence for a few moments, allowing the Spirit to minister to you. Rest in the Spirit’s presence. Pay attention to any thoughts, feelings, or impressions He may bring.

For Small Groups, take a few minutes to pray for one another. Choose one person at a time, and as a group, pray for them to experience a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit. If they feel comfortable, place a hand on their shoulder as a sign of support and unity. Ask the Spirit to fill them, refresh them, and empower them in their walk with Christ.