Sermons / Is the BAPTISM of the Holy Spirit a REAL Thing?! (What the Bible ACTUALLY Says) | Live Free

Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul unpack Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1 and trace his transformation from a fearful young leader into a faithful, courageous pastor. They also compare the major Christian views of baptism in the Holy Spirit, explain what changed between the old and new covenants, and discuss why every believer should continually seek the Spirit’s filling. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Christians should respond to wars, disasters, and uncertainty • Why fear should never become the controlling force in your decisions • How Scripture—not feelings—helps you discern God’s direction • The differences between cessationist, Pentecostal, and charismatic views • What the Bible teaches about receiving and being filled with the Holy Spirit • How the Spirit empowers believers for holiness, courage, and ministry Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. Don’t miss our most recent bonus episode, An ISLAMIC Takeover is Coming…Here’s what Christians Should Do. Watch now: https://youtu.be/RWY9GPDqor8 ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: https://youtu.be/UZLiLsqhjBg 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download 00:00:00 - Coming Up... 00:00:19 - Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:07 - Live Free Is Now on Blaze Media: FAQs Answered 00:04:29 - Fight the Good Fight Week 2 00:07:01 - Colombia Earthquake & What the Bible Says About End Times Signs 00:17:25 - What Didn't Make the Sermon: Timothy's Fear & the City of Ephesus 00:20:15 - Walking Through Ephesus: The Library, the Agora & the Theater 00:26:35 - Timothy's Legacy: How He Became the Man Paul Called Him to Be 00:31:52 - How Timothy Died at 80: A Fearless Finish 00:35:33 - A Spirit of Fear vs. Feeling Scared: What Paul Really Meant 00:41:04 - Jesus at Caesarea Philippi: Pan, Panic & the Prince of Peace 00:45:05 - Stop Asking "Do You Have Peace About It?" 00:50:38 - Join Us for Rooted at Lakepointe Church! 00:51:29 - What Is the Gift of God in 2 Timothy 1? Josh's Theory 00:58:51 - Three Views on Spirit Baptism: Cessationist, Pentecostal & Charismatic 01:07:20 - Old Covenant vs. New Covenant: Continuity & Discontinuity 01:13:34 - The Sermon on the Mount & Ezekiel 36: The Heart God Promised 01:18:28 - Pentecost & Sinai: The Most Stunning Parallel in Scripture 01:23:33 - How to Seek the Filling of the Holy Spirit 01:34:27 - Spirit-Filled Churches Are the Only Ones Growing: The Data 01:36:19 - Closing Prayer #livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible