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Podcast Episode 55 Summary: Spirit Filled Preaching
Episode 55 of the podcast, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, Pastor Tim Robinson, and guest Pastor Seth Brickley explore the concept of Spirit-filled preaching, emphasizing its biblical foundation and distinguishing it from ineffective or inauthentic preaching. They critique the charismatic movement’s anti-intellectual tendencies and lifeless or performative preaching that lacks the Holy Spirit’s power. Drawing from scripture, such as Isaiah 55:11, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, and Luke 3:16, they highlight the importance of bold, Spirit-led preaching that aligns with God’s purpose and confronts contemporary issues. The episode references historical preaching greats like Charles Spurgeon, John Chrysostom, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones, who exemplified boldness and fidelity to scripture, delivering messages with conviction, much like the prophets Elijah, Jeremiah, and Isaiah. Pastor Kliewer’s book, Fan Into Flame: How to Activate Spiritual Gifts (Without Encouraging Pretense), is discussed as a resource for authentic spiritual engagement. The pastors also address the dangers of lukewarm faith (Revelation 3:15-16) and the influence of bad company (1 Corinthians 15:33), urging preachers to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human eloquence or pretense.Hashtags: #SpiritFilledPreaching, #BiblicalPreaching, #HolySpirit, #FanIntoFlame, #CharlesSpurgeon, #MartynLloydJones, #JohnChrysostom, #BoldPreaching, #Isaiah5511, #1Corinthians, #Luke316, #AuthenticFaith, #CharismaticMovement, #SpiritualGifts, #ChristianPodcast
Fan Into Flame: How to Activate Spiritual Gifts (Without Encouraging Pretense): Kliewer, Jeff: 9798342850834: Amazon.com: Books