Eagerly Desire the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts

June Victory Night

Apostle Alfred Williams calls the church to wholehearted worship and spiritual urgency—because God is distinguishing those who truly serve Him, and time is not guaranteed (John 4:23). He teaches that the Holy Spirit removes confusion and brings direction, so believers must protect their desire and pursue what Scripture commands: present your body as a living sacrifice, renew your mind to discern God’s will (Romans 12:1–2), and seek the deep things God has already revealed by His Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:9–12). He warns against fear-based words and false prophets, giving a clear test: true prophecy strengthens, encourages and comforts, building the church (1 Corinthians 14:3–5, 12).

The Gift of Prophecy & Tongues (Pt.2)

In today’s sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams calls the church into deeper hunger for the Holy Spirit, urging believers to worship with full focus—hearts engaged, distractions shut out—so the Word isn’t stolen from us (cf. Mark 4:15). He teaches that spiritual gifts are not casual add-ons, but are pursued with clean hearts and genuine desire: “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts” (1 Corinthians 14:1). From Romans 12:1–2, he explains that living as a holy sacrifice and renewing the mind are not optional extras—they position us to discern God’s will and move in the prophetic chambers with clarity, purity and power. Apostle then breaks down the purpose and advantage of tongues: when a believer speaks in tongues, they speak directly to God, uttering mysteries in the Spirit (1 Corinthians 14:2), building themselves up while their spirit prays (1 Corinthians 14:4, 14–15). He charges the church to pray both in the Spirit and with understanding, and to seek interpretation—because tongues with interpretation becomes prophecy that strengthens, encourages, and comforts the church (1 Corinthians 14:3; Ephesians 6:18; Jude 1:20).

The Gift of Prophecy & Tongues

In today’s sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams teaches that the outpouring of the Spirit was promised for all God’s people—so that sons and daughters would prophesy (Joel 2:28). He explains that prophecy is not guesswork or hype, but mysteries revealed by the Holy Spirit—often through dreams and visions—and he anchors this in Jesus’ words that the Spirit of truth will guide us into all truth and tell us what is yet to come (John 16:12–13). This sermon is also a sober correction: believers must stop chasing “a word” from people, and learn to hear God for themselves, because a Church that cannot discern will be easily misled and frustrated. Apostle then opens up the gift of tongues and its purpose: when you speak in tongues you speak to God, uttering mysteries in the Spirit (1 Corinthians 14:2), and you edify (build up) yourself—strengthening your faith and spiritual authority (1 Corinthians 14:4; Jude 1:20). He urges believers to pray in the Spirit and in understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 6:18), and to seek interpretation, because tongues with interpretation becomes prophecy—meant to strengthen, encourage, and comfort the Church (1 Corinthians 14:3).

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is yours

In today’s sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams teaches that the believer’s faith must be governed by what Jesus said, not by denominational opinions—because the Lord’s instruction is clear: wait for the Father’s promise and receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you (Acts 1:4–8). He explains three distinct experiences of the Spirit: receiving the Holy Spirit at salvation, being baptised in the Holy Spirit, and being filled with the Holy Spirit—each opening a deeper realm of spiritual capacity and effectiveness (Romans 10:9–10; Acts 1:4–5). Apostle Alfred then explains that speaking in tongues is evidence of baptism of the Holy Spirit, because in Scripture the Spirit came, filled believers, and “they began to speak” as He enabled them (Acts 2:1–4). He anchors this in the Gentiles’ experience at Cornelius’ house (Acts 10) and the disciples at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–6), urging every believer to become thirsty for God—so that “rivers of living water” flow from within, bringing boldness, deliverance, and prophetic utterance for the blessing of others (John 7:37–39; Mark 16:17). We then finish with a short Q&A to round up this teaching. We hope you are blessed.

How to receive power - Pentecost Sunday

In today’s sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams welcomes the church to Pentecost Sunday and declares a Holy Ghost Convention season—calling believers to take the Holy Spirit seriously as the Father’s promised gift (Acts 1:4–5). He teaches that the gifts of the Spirit are released when the Spirit manifests “for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:7), and challenges every believer to stop living beneath their inheritance: if we die without profiting others through what God placed in us, what will we say to Jesus? Apostle Alfred then makes the invitation plain: the Holy Spirit is for all who believe, and baptism in the Holy Spirit releases power, bold witness, and supernatural language (Mark 16:17; Acts 1:8). He urges the church to tarry—to worship, wait, and listen—because those who truly want to hear God must make room for Him, not rush past His voice. Anchoring the promise in Jesus’ own words—“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” (John 7:37–39)—he declares that believers are meant to carry rivers of living water, bringing life and healing wherever they go (Acts 2:1–4). This sermon is a call to desire, to surrender, and to receive: come thirsty, ask boldly, and let the river flow—because when the Holy Ghost fills you, you won’t just attend church… you will become the evidence that Jesus is alive.