SermonIndex Classics - A.W. Tozer on Oneplace.com God's Great Promise to His Children
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Mar 29, 2026 A.W. Tozer explores the identity and role of the Holy Spirit, tracing Old Testament promises into Pentecost. He contrasts hurried, superficial faith with serious preparation and spiritual birth. The talk questions whether Pentecost's power is only historic and challenges cold religiosity by urging prayerful expectation and Scripture-rooted seeking for deeper anointing.
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Holy Spirit As The Father's Living Promise
- A.W. Tozer argues the Holy Spirit is a real person and fully God, not an abstraction, who indwells, teaches, leads, and anoints the Church.
- He frames the Spirit as the Father's promised gift ensuring believers are born of the Spirit and sustained by that divine presence.
Tarry And Prepare Before Ministry
- Do wait and prepare rather than rushing into ministry; Tozer emphasizes a distinct preparation period before receiving power from the Spirit.
- He points to Acts where disciples 'stopped their activities', united, and waited in one accord in Jerusalem.
Call A Moratorium To Seek The Spirit
- Do stop constant activity and create intentional seasons of waiting on God; Tozer suggests a moratorium on church activity to seek the Spirit.
- He recommends cleaning up loose ends, uniting in one accord, then waiting expectantly rather than default busyness.