Knowing the Holy Spirit | Jared Moore | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Knowing the Holy Spirit

One Life Church • Jun 21, 2026 • 85 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Jared Moore explores the practical theology and personal reality of the Holy Spirit. Believers are invited to move past seeing the Spirit as an optional force or something confusing, and instead step into an intimate, daily friendship with Him. The Holy Spirit actively works in our lives by revealing Scripture, empowering us to share Jesus with boldness, and guiding our everyday steps.

Themes

The Person of the Holy SpiritFriendship with GodThe TrinityRevealing ScriptureEmpowered EvangelismDivine Guidance

Pastor's Points

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1. The Holy Spirit is not a force; He is a person.

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2. The Holy Spirit is not optional; He is God.

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3. The Holy Spirit is not weird; He is our helper.

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4. Function 1: He will reveal God's Word to you.

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5. Function 2: He will enable you to share Jesus with others.

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6. Function 3: He will guide you through life.

Key Points

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The Holy Spirit is a distinct person within the Trinity, not an impersonal cosmic force or frightening ghost.
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The Holy Spirit is fully God and deserves the same reverence and worship given to God the Father and God the Son.
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Holy Spirit activity is never about self-promotion or drawing weird attention to ourselves, but always about pointing people to Jesus Christ.
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The Greek word Paraclete describes the Holy Spirit as one called to walk alongside us as our helper, comforter, counselor, advocate, intercessor, and enabler.
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A primary role of the Holy Spirit is revealing God's Word to us and bringing Scripture back to our remembrance right when we need guidance or strength.
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Sharing faith can feel intimidating, but the Holy Spirit takes off the pressure by pointing people to Jesus through us.
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The Holy Spirit fills believers with boldness and provides the exact words needed when we feel inadequate or unprepared to speak.
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The Holy Spirit guides believers through life, whispering directional wisdom and aligning circumstances to accomplish God's purposes.

Sermon Moments

“The Holy Spirit is not a force; the Holy Spirit is a person.”

“The right way to look at the doctrine of the Godhead is 1 * 1 * 1 = 1.”

“The Holy Spirit's job is never self-promotion; His job is to promote Jesus Christ.”

“The Holy Spirit isn't just for looks like decorative guest towels—He is meant to be actively relied upon in our daily lives.”

“While you're talking, He's working. While you're speaking, He's the one that's convincing.”

“You cannot convince anybody they need Jesus; that's the Holy Spirit's job.”

“At 7 a.m. at Starbucks, James had a real encounter with the living God because the Holy Spirit brought Scripture back to remembrance.”

“The Holy Spirit is God with me and God in me.”

This Week

Build a daily habit of reading the Bible using a reading plan so the Holy Spirit can bring Scripture to your remembrance when you need it.

Approach the Holy Spirit as a personal, intimate friend rather than an abstract concept or distant power.

Relieve the pressure of evangelism by trusting the Holy Spirit to convict and convince hearts while you faithfully speak.

Pay attention to gentle promptings and whispers from the Holy Spirit in everyday settings like coffee shops, workplaces, or neighborhoods.

Give the Holy Spirit equal reverence, worship, and honor alongside God the Father and God the Son.

Share relevant Scripture with friends going through difficult trials, relying on the Spirit to bring the right truth to mind.

Surrender completely to God by opening your heart to receive the Holy Spirit's filling, grace, and daily guidance.

Remember This

The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or an optional extra, but God Himself living inside believers to reveal truth, empower witness, and guide daily life.

A Challenge for You

Bow your head, hold out your hands in a posture of receiving, and surrender your life completely to the work and filling of the Holy Spirit.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.