I believe in the Holy Spirit

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor of Encounter Church Adelaide: Mike Wardropn this message from the Essentials series, Lead Pastor Mike Wardrop steps up to unpack one of the most vital, yet often misunderstood, lines of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit." Injecting a dose of lighthearted humor, Pastor Mike navigates past technical church language to explore who the Holy Spirit is, how He operates, and why His presence matters in our daily lives.Tracing the Spirit from Genesis to Pentecost, Pastor Mike breaks down the shift from God's presence dwelling in the Old Testament Temple to living inside every believer today as His "mini-temple." This message addresses the difference between God's general presence and His tangible, life-changing manifest presence—offering practical ways to recognize the Holy Spirit's whisper and align spiritual experiences with scripture.Key Highlights & Takeaways:The Apostles' Creed as a Anchor: Why standing together under this historic confession unites us with the global, historical Church (the catholic with a little 'c').The Holy Spirit's Timeline: From hovering over creation in Genesis to empowering Old Testament leaders, fulfilling prophecies in Ezekiel, and filling believers at Pentecost.Torn Veil, New Temples: How the death of Jesus tore the temple curtain from top to bottom, releasing God's presence out into the world and into the hearts of everyday disciples.Omnipresence vs. Manifest Presence: Why we don't just want intellectual information about God—we crave the real, felt, transforming presence of the Holy Spirit.Discerning the Voice of God: How to recognize the Holy Spirit's guidance, distinguish it from our own random thoughts, and test every prompt against the truth of the Bible.Scripture References: Genesis 1:1–2, Ezekiel 36–37, Matthew 27:50–51, John 16:7, Acts 2Connect with Encounter Church Henley:Website: encounteradelaide.com.auInstagram: @encounterhenley