Baptized with Fire: Baptism of the Holy Ghost

Message by Pastor Glenn Clinton on June 1st 2025

"He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire." — Matthew 3:11

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When fire touches something, it changes it forever. That’s the kind of power the Holy Ghost brings—transformational power.

We live in a world where people want feel-good church. They want to dance, shout, and speak in tongues—but the true evidence of Holy Ghost fire is a changed life.

Baptism of the Holy Ghost Is Not a Vibe—It’s Power

The Holy Ghost isn’t emotionalism. It’s not about noise or theatrics. It’s about receiving power—the kind that makes you a witness (Acts 1:8). Not just a Sunday morning witness, but someone who carries the presence of God everywhere—at work, at school, in your home, in your attitude.

When the fire falls, everything that can be burned will be burned away. It’ll burn up pride, addiction, bitterness, secret sin. It doesn’t leave anything untouched. That’s why we don’t ask for just a touch—we ask for a baptism. Total immersion.

Don’t Just Clap—Be Transformed

You might shout during service, but what do you do when no one is looking? What’s your testimony on a Tuesday when temptation knocks? Are you living holy or hiding behind a title?

If the Holy Ghost is truly in you, people should feel the power on your life. It doesn’t matter if they call you weird—they should also call you real. They should call you consistent. They should know you’re not going to compromise just to be liked.

Holiness isn’t a denomination—it’s a lifestyle.

This Fire Is for Everyone

It doesn’t matter if you’re a pastor, a teenager, or just walked into church for the first time—the baptism of the Holy Ghost is for you.

You don’t need a mic. You need surrender. You don’t need a title. You need an upper room moment.

There’s room at the altar for everyone who wants more. Not more church—but more God.

Stay on Fire

You can’t live off yesterday’s anointing. Some of us are trying to shout off a 1995 touch. But this is a new day and we need fresh fire.

The kind of fire that keeps your prayer life burning. The kind that convicts you in secret. The kind that reminds you of your assignment.

When you live with the fire of the Holy Ghost, your life becomes the sermon.

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Prayer

Lord, baptize us again. Let Your fire fall on every part of our lives. We don't just want to feel You—we want to be changed by You. Burn away everything that doesn’t please You and fill us with power. In Jesus’ name, amen.