The Holy Spirit by Frank Hunting

This is a sermon by Frank Hunting who was a long serving Churches of Christ Minister in Australia.
I had the privilege of him being one of my 2 pastors for a period of 5 years in my formative Christian years.
For many years after that, and also since he died some years ago, he has been a a source of inspiration to my wife and I  and many others.
This sermon teaches us that The Holy Spirit is always with us as Christians and what that can and should mean to us. You will find much more of his teaching on this blog.
 This sermon was given at the Church of Christ at Grote Street Adelaide in 1980.
The symbol chosen for this podcast, of the light, is because when I was in a time of sickness and staring at this ceiling, the vision of a cross and  light reminded me of the Holy Spirit's constant presence.
Press the arrow to hear the podcast.
There is also a link below to a written  Bible Study on the Holy Spirit by Frank also found on this blog.

http://geoffthompsonsblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/holy-spirit-by-frank-hunting.html

The Holy Spirit by Frank Hunting

This post follows on from my previous post of the early pages of this booklet.
See link below.There is some overlap. Pages through to about page 17 have already been posted.Anyway you can do some revision.

http://geoffthompsonsblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/holy-spirit-by-frank-hunting.html

To view the pages simply click on each one.

For a link to about Frank Hunting on this blog see below

http://geoffthompsonsblog.blogspot.com.au/2009/08/about-fank-hunting.html

The Holy Spirit-by Frank Hunting

The following is another in the series of small booklets by Frank Hunting. It is on the Holy Spirit. Who He is and how He enters our lives and how we can know  His fullness.
It may challenge some positions held by people about the Holy Spirit.
To those who "have ears to hear" it may be very helpful.
I will post this progressively as usual.
See the post about Frank Hunting if you are new to this blog.
Just click on each page and it will expand so you can read it.

The Holy Spirit of Promise-The Dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit

White Dove 

Crested Pigeon ("Toppy")

I have noticed today that a pair of White Doves which are native to Africa are starting to build a nest in a tree over the back corner of our fence. This species has been establishing itself in recent years in the suburbs ofAdelaide and they would surely have originated from escaped aviary birds.They are beautiful birds, reasonably tame and have a very characteristic cooing  call.I usually hear them before I see them.We have many doves and pigeons native to Australia and one that has gained strong foothold in Adelaide and other states is the Indian Turtle Dove. I have got into the habit of whenever I see a dove or hear one I remind myself that the Holy Spirit is ever present in my life.
The Holy Spirit descended onto Jesus at His Baptism in the form of a dove and dove was also used by Noah to find a landfall after the Flood.

Even though I can't always see the doves I know they are here.Also a common species around here is the Crested Pigeon or Topknot or "Toppy" as we call them.

If you watch doves and pigeons you will note that they drink by suction unlike most other birds that lift their heads to swallow when drinking. The doves and pigeons do not raise their heads. I am told there is an Australian Finch that does the same.

One folklore has said that the pigeons and doves are pagans as they don't lift their heads to Heaven in praise of God when drinking.
This is nonsense of course.

I am reminded though that we are told to drink of the living Water who is Christ.

If you are a Christian the Holy Spirit is living in you and walking beside you each day, every minute ,every hour.
If you are not a Christian He is seeking to be and do the same for you.

He is our Comforter and so much more.


Geoff Thompson