What does it truly mean to operate in the Holy Spirit? In this empowering sermon, Apostle Williams traces the consistent presence of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture—from the Old Testament to the resurrection of Jesus in Matthew 28:1–8, where the angel’s appearance like lightning is seen as a manifestation of the Spirit’s power. He explains that while the Holy Spirit came upon prophets, judges, and kings like Saul and David in the Old Testament to enable supernatural exploits, the New Testament brings a profound shift: the Spirit now dwells within all who receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour. This indwelling transforms believers from spiritual depravity into a life governed by holiness, as affirmed in Colossians 1:13 and 2:13. Apostle Williams highlights that this divine presence not only forgives all sin but also empowers Christians to live by the love of God—treating others as Christ would, rather than from selfish ambition.
The sermon strongly connects spiritual obedience to divine blessing. Apostle Williams teaches that withholding tithes, as noted in Malachi 3:8, is considered robbing God and can obstruct a believer’s blessings. He concludes by calling Christians to awaken to the “living hope”, “riches”, and “incomparably great power” available to them through the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:18). This power is not symbolic—it is God Himself, living within. With this awareness, believers are urged to go beyond church walls: to preach the gospel boldly, heal the sick, and cast out demons, even on the streets of London. Every challenge, Apostle affirms, can be overcome by those who live fully in the Spirit’s power.
