Gavin Lubbe - How to Experience More of God - Part 1
·51 min·5 clips
Gavin Lubbe tackles the challenging question of how to experience more of God after an initial encounter.
The episode is a solo sermon by Gavin Lubbe, part one of a series on experiencing more of God. It opens with the speaker acknowledging the common and challenging question of deepening one's experience of God after an initial encounter. Lubbe establishes that God desires an intimate relationship and has made full provision for it. He introduces the concept that humans are divine creatures, born of God's nature, though not God themselves. This leads to a discussion of operating in two realms: natural and spiritual. The speaker argues that understanding the spiritual dimension is crucial because 50% of human existence is spirit, and God is spirit, so engagement requires accessing that realm. Scriptural references include 1 John 3:1 and John 3:16 to explain being born as children of God through His invested nature. Lubbe distinguishes between being 'born of God' (receiving God's nature at salvation) and 'built of God' (maturing through the Holy Spirit's guidance). He references Ezekiel 36:26-27 about receiving a new heart and spirit, and the Holy Spirit's indwelling. The sermon covers the roles within the Godhead: Father as author, Jesus as authority, and Holy Spirit as power. Practical advice includes developing intimacy with the Holy Spirit for revelation and repentance. Lubbe warns about the conflict between flesh and spirit, citing Galatians 5:16-17, and emphasizes consecration where Jesus becomes Lord. The episode concludes with a prayer for activation and revelation, inviting listeners for prayer at the end.
