4/30/2026 Midtown Church Thursday Service

“The Power of the Holy Spirit”

Pastor Susie Gamez

1. The Holy Spirit Comes Alongside You

• Opening illustration: Baby Hank video
• The Holy Spirit is not distant—He comes near to help, strengthen, and encourage
• “The Paraclete”
  • Parakaleo: to call alongside
  • Parakletos: the One who stands beside to help and support
• You are never walking alone

2. The Holy Spirit Lives In You and Empowers You

• 2 Timothy 1:3–7
  • Faith is passed down but must become personal
  • “Fan into flame the gift of God”
  • The Spirit produces: power, love, and self-discipline
• 2 Timothy 4:7 — finishing strong in faith
• 1 Timothy 6:12 — fighting the good fight
• The Holy Spirit doesn’t just comfort you—He strengthens you to live boldly

3. The Holy Spirit Works Through You

• 2 Timothy 1:6–7 — gifts are meant to be stirred and released
• 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
  • Different gifts, same Spirit
  • Given for the “common good”
• 1 Corinthians 12:27–31 — every believer has a place in the body
• Do not quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19)
• Do not grieve the Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
• Do not resist what He is doing
• What God puts in you is meant to flow through you to bless others

Closing Thought

• 1 Corinthians 13:13 — the greatest of these is love
• The Holy Spirit empowers us not just for gifts, but for love that transforms people