Lindsay's message emphasizes the danger of spiritual certainty and the need for humility in following the Holy Spirit. Using Peter’s vision in Acts 10, the sermon shows how God challenged Peter’s deeply held beliefs and expanded the church to include Gentiles. The lesson is that being Spirit-led often requires surrendering our own assumptions, even when we feel sure we’re right.
The preacher explains how the Spirit speaks—through Scripture, nature, other believers, and inner nudges—and offers a four-part test to discern the Spirit’s voice:
Does it align with the character of Jesus?
Is it consistent with Scripture?
Will it produce the fruit of the Spirit?
Do trusted Christian friends affirm it?
Modern examples, including stories of musicians Forrest Frank and Tauren Wells, illustrate how obedience to the Spirit can lead to unexpected blessings, miracles, and opportunities to share Christ.
The call to action: like Peter, we must be willing to give up certainty, listen for the Spirit’s nudges, and go wherever the Spirit leads—trusting it’s always the best place to be.
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