Recognizing the Voice of the Holy Spirit | @LisaOsteenComes

Discover how to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice in your life with Pastor Lisa Osteen Comes. In this powerful Midweek Hope message from Lakewood Church (September 3, 2025), Lisa teaches how to discern God's guidance through Scripture, impressions, peace, compassion, dreams, visions, anointing, and prayer—even when you don’t know what to say. This message is perfect for anyone seeking clarity, divine direction, or deeper spiritual connection. 📥 Download today’s outline: https://storage.lakewoodchurch.com/LW... Follow #LakewoodChurch on social media Facebook:   / lakewoodchurch   Instagram:   / lakewoodchurch   Twitter:   / lakewoodchurch   LinkedIn:   / lakewood-church   Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://lakewoodchurch.com/give #Encouragement #Worship #ChurchService #Inspiration #Truth #Hope #faith 00:00:00 – Introduction: Holy Spirit Series & Objective of Tonight 00:01:21 – Recap: The Holy Spirit as Helper & Companion 00:02:36 – Transition: Six Ways to Recognize the Holy Spirit’s Voice 00:03:12 – Scripture: John 15:13‑14 – Spirit of Truth Reveals Jesus 00:04:34 – Example: Spirit Revealed Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5) 00:05:16 – Why Many Christians Lack Supernatural Direction 00:06:40 – Discerning God’s Voice vs Other Voices (John 10:27) 00:07:22 – Recognizing Voice Through Spirit, Not Mind or Emotions 00:08:26 – Forms the Spirit’s Voice Can Take (Wisdom, Correction, Peace) 00:09:42 – Conviction vs Condemnation: Identifying God’s Voices 00:11:22 – Filtering Leading by Peace and Scriptural Alignment 00:12:42 – Transition: Six More Ways to Discern God’s Guidance 00:13:14 – #7: Holy Spirit Speaks Through Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 4:12) 00:16:49 – #8: Compassion as Holy Spirit’s Prompt for Ministry 00:19:05 – Example: Obedience to Compassion Leading to Blessing 00:22:24 – #9: Dreams & Visions as Rare but Valid Means of Hearing God 00:23:38 – Biblical Examples: Joseph, Peter, Paul, Mary, etc. 00:24:42 – Personal Vision Confirming Preaching Calling 00:26:23 – #10: Divine Desires Aligned with God’s Calling (Ps. 37:4) 00:28:18 – Biblical Examples: Moses, Nehemiah, Jesus’ Desires (John 15:4) 00:30:42 – #11: Anointing by the Spirit for Purpose (1 John 2:20) 00:33:06 – Defining Anointing: God’s Strength, Grace, Power Flowing Through You 00:35:19 – Anointing Breaks Bondages (Isa. 10:27), Heals, Empowers 00:36:57 – Everyday Anointing for Ministry & Roles 00:38:19 – Romans 12:6 – Spiritual Gifts by God’s Grace for Each Person 00:39:04 – #12: Spirit-led Prayer & Intercession (Romans 8:26‑27) 00:40:59 – Personal Stories of Spirit-led Prayer and Tongues Intercession 00:43:33 – Galatians 5:25 – Living in Step with the Holy Spirit 00:44:41 – Invitation to Accept Jesus & Begin a Relationship with God 00:46:25 – Blessing: Numbers 6:24‑26 — Lord’s Favor & Peace on Viewers