On Fire In The Spirit | Pastor Karel de Haas

Week 1 of our Summer Mixtape series kicks off with Pastor Karel de Haas sharing a word about how to stay on fire in the Spirit! 

Are you feeling spiritually dry or disconnected from God's presence in your daily life? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Karel delivers a transformative message about how to keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning bright in your life, not just in moments of worship, but every single day. Drawing from his own journey of planting Spirit Church in New York City, Pastor Karel shares practical wisdom on maintaining an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you experience God's power and presence.

This isn't just another sermon about the Holy Spirit – it's a roadmap for believers who want to move beyond spiritual mediocrity and into a life of supernatural empowerment. Pastor Karel begins by addressing a fundamental truth that many Christians miss: the Holy Spirit isn't optional in your Christian walk, He's absolutely essential!

Using powerful illustrations from Scripture, including the day of Pentecost and the prophet Zechariah's vision, he demonstrates how everything Jesus accomplished was through the power of the Holy Spirit, and that same source of power is available to you today.

The heart of this message centers on four crucial principles that will transform your spiritual life. First, you'll discover what it means to grieve the Holy Spirit and how unrepented sin, unforgiveness, and disobedience can break your intimacy with Him. Second, you'll learn about quenching the Holy Spirit – how fear, passivity, control, and comfort can act like fire extinguishers on the very flame God wants to kindle in your life. Third, Pastor Karel reveals the beauty of walking in step with the Holy Spirit, using military imagery to illustrate what it means to move in rhythm with heaven rather than rushing ahead or lagging behind in your own timing. Finally, you'll understand the critical importance of fanning the flame – taking personal responsibility for keeping the fire of God burning through intentional practices and spiritual disciplines.

Throughout the sermon, Pastor Karel emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is not a force or mystical influence, but the third person of the Trinity with a mind, emotions, and will. He's your helper, advocate, and spirit of truth who wants to walk with you through Monday morning meetings just as much as Sunday worship services. This understanding transforms how you approach prayer, decision-making, and daily life challenges.

The message culminates with a powerful altar call that addresses three groups of people: those who have never given their lives to Jesus, believers who feel spiritually dry and need fresh fire, and those who have never received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Karel's compassionate approach removes the fear and misconceptions that often surround Holy Spirit baptism, presenting it as a loving invitation rather than something to be afraid of.

Whether you're a new believer seeking to understand the Holy Spirit's role in your life, a seasoned Christian who feels spiritually stagnant, or someone curious about what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit, this sermon offers biblical truth combined with practical application that will ignite your passion for God and sustain that fire for a lifetime of supernatural living.

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