RECEIVING THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH OR NOT - PASTOR CHARLES LAWSON - FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - SUNDAY EVENING

Pastor Charles Lawson's sermon emphasizes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth, which the world cannot receive. He differentiates between the carnal mind, driven by worldly pleasures, and the natural mind, focused on science and human achievement, asserting that neither can truly discern spiritual matters. He highlights that true faith is in a person (Jesus Christ), not in faith itself or religious communities. Key points include: Science and Archaeology do not disprove the Bible The Holy Spirit provides discernment The Holy Spirit's primary work is to awaken individuals and point them to Jesus Christ Rejecting Christ is a profound sin, worse than Sodom and Gomorrah God deals with individuals personally God chastens those He loves The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and righteousness Salvation is sealed by accepting Christ The presence of the Holy Spirit inside a believer provides assurance of salvation