Westside Church Spokane Podcast
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Westside Church Spokane Podcast
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit | Cory Tobin
In this message, we continue the Born to Build series by diving into one of the most foundational and often misunderstood subjects in the Christian life: the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in other tongues. This teaching walks through key scriptures in Acts, 1 Corinthians, and the words of Jesus Himself to show that the Holy Spirit is not a fringe experience, but a vital part of God’s design for every believer.
Rather than treating the Holy Spirit as optional or strange, this message reframes Him as essential for spiritual growth, boldness, prayer, and effectiveness. We explore how praying in tongues builds your spirit, helps you pray beyond your natural understanding, and aligns you with what God is doing in ways you could never achieve on your own.
Through biblical examples and real-life testimonies, this teaching highlights how yielding to the Holy Spirit releases supernatural power, spiritual sensitivity, and deeper intimacy with God. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is presented not as hype or pressure, but as an invitation into more—more strength, more clarity, more fruit, and more partnership with God in everyday life.
Ultimately, this message calls believers to hunger for all that God has, not just salvation, but the fullness of the Spirit that empowers us to truly live out our calling.