How Hungry Are You?

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What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and how can you be filled?

The episode is a Christian sermon delivered by a pastor from River Church Dickinson. The central theme is spiritual hunger, framed by the question 'How hungry are you?' from Matthew 5:6. The speaker opens by reading the Beatitudes, emphasizing that those who hunger for righteousness will be filled. He then references Psalm 63 to describe a soul thirsting for God. The sermon argues that every person has an innate supernatural craving that can only be satisfied by God, warning that this leads some to false religions or cults when misdirected. The speaker uses the example of Simon the sorcerer from Acts to contrast counterfeit spiritual power with the genuine power of the Holy Spirit. A significant portion discusses maintaining spiritual hunger through practices like early morning prayer and yielding to the Holy Spirit. The speaker advocates for speaking in tongues as a personal prayer language and a means to magnify God. He recounts the persecution faced by the apostles Peter and John in Acts 4-5, noting they rejoiced in suffering for Jesus's name. The sermon states that persecution can actually fuel spiritual fire, as seen when early Christians were scattered and preached the gospel. Several biblical narratives are highlighted: Moses seeking God's glory after the golden calf incident, Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus, the woman with the issue of blood pressing through a crowd, and blind Bartimaeus crying out for mercy. Each story exemplifies desperate pursuit of God. The speaker shares personal anecdotes, like a man being saved and filled with the Spirit while sliding down an aisle, to illustrate supernatural encounters. He concludes with an altar call, encouraging listeners to examine their spiritual hunger and receive from God.

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A warm, urgent call to renew spiritual hunger, speak boldly and take an honest look within.

How Hungry Are You? asks what spiritual hunger looks like in practice. Drawing on the Beatitudes, Psalm 63 and Peter and John's confrontation with religious authorities in Acts, the preacher ties hunger and thirst for righteousness to seeking God, praising him, speaking in…

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You'll hear spiritual hunger explored through worship, bold witness and an honest look inward.

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