Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit | Henry Schorr | May 3, 2026

The sermon challenges the modern tendency to treat Christianity as a comfortable, self-centered faith that demands little more than a nod of agreement. Pastor Henry Schorr argues that true discipleship requires surrendering every area of life—money, family, ambition, even personal comfort—to Jesus as Lord, not just Savior. Drawing from Jesus’ encounters with the rich young ruler and other disciples, he emphasizes that following Christ is not a transactional deal but a radical, lifelong relationship that demands total commitment. The core message is that being filled with the Holy Spirit isn’t a mystical experience divorced from obedience—it’s the natural result of placing Christ at the center of your life. Without this foundation, spiritual gifts remain unused, fruit of the Spirit is absent, and the Christian life becomes hollow. Schorr warns that many Christians are like people who own a piano but never play it, possessing the Spirit but not living under His power. He calls listeners to either fully commit to Christ or face the spiritual emptiness of half-hearted faith, urging all to examine their hearts and surrender completely to the Lord.