What if the “more” we are asking God for begins with giving Him more of us?In this message, Pastor Eileen kicks off our brand new summer series, More, by teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not a force, an energy, or something strange to avoid. He is fully God, fully personal, and fully present to help us follow Jesus. Pastor Eileen reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, coach, and the Spirit of truth. He convicts, confirms, carries, illuminates, and empowers us to live a life that reflects Jesus.This message is an invitation to make room for more of God’s presence in our lives. As we begin this series, we are asking the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire, awaken our hearts, reveal truth, and lead us deeper into the life Jesus has for us.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that help is here and the Holy Spirit is closer than we think.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Independence Weekend Welcome
1:00 – Welcome from Pastor Eileen
1:53 – Venture Is a Place to Belong
2:18 – Introducing the More Series
2:47 – Giving God More of Us
3:17 – Opening Prayer
4:23 – Leaning Into God’s Word
5:17 – Making Room for More
7:58 – Fresh Fire and the Person of the Holy Spirit
8:20 – Who Is the Holy Spirit?
9:22 – People Can Be Weird, But God Is Not Weird
9:47 – Dove, Fire, Wind, and River as Metaphors
10:43 – John 14 and the Promise of Another Advocate
11:40 – The Upper Room Discourse
12:47 – Another Advocate of the Same Kind
13:33 – Help from Heaven
14:03 – The Holy Spirit Is Fully God
14:32 – Understanding the Trinity
15:00 – The Holy Spirit in Creation
15:12 – The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus
16:16 – The Holy Spirit Has a Personality
17:30 – The Holy Spirit Has Emotions
18:06 – Help Is Here
19:20 – The Holy Spirit Has a Specific Role
19:44 – The Spirit of Truth
20:18 – Truth in a Confusing World
21:24 – Feelings Can Be Real, But Not Always True
22:13 – The Holy Spirit Represents Jesus
22:43 – The Holy Spirit Is the Game Changer
23:40 – The Survivor Advantage Illustration
24:43 – The Holy Spirit as Advocate, Helper, and Coach
25:11 – The Voice of the Coach
26:28 – The Holy Spirit Takes Residence in Us
27:28 – The Holy Spirit Convicts
28:18 – The Spotlight on Sin
29:09 – The Holy Spirit Reveals What Sin Conceals
29:38 – The Holy Spirit Illuminates Truth
30:31 – The Holy Spirit Extends the Love of Jesus Through Us
31:06 – Living on Mission Across the Street
31:49 – Mother Hunter’s Story
33:07 – Jesus Prayers and a Life of Witness
33:57 – What Does the Holy Spirit Want to Say to You?
34:37 – Making Room for More of God
35:18 – Worship Response
38:33 – Pastor Brandon Responds
39:04 – What Happened?
39:37 – Conviction Unlocks Something New
40:43 – Summer Service Schedule Reminder
41:05 – What’s Next and Popsicles
41:31 – Closing Prayer