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  THE BROODING SPIRIT OF GOD
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The Spirit of God plays a crucial role in reclaiming humanity
through illumination, revelation, conviction, and enablement.

Topics: "The Power of Preaching", "The Work of the Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 61:1, John 16:8, Acts 2:17, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the universal inner lostness of humanity and the
necessity of the Holy Spirit's work in reclaiming souls. He describes
how the Spirit broods over individuals, illuminating their hearts and
minds, leading to varied responses such as repentance, hope, courage,
humility, or faith based on their unique needs. Tozer highlights the
transformative power of the Spirit in preaching, asserting that without
this divine influence, the ministry of the Word would lack
effectiveness. The sermon celebrates the joy and effectiveness of
preaching when aligned with the Spirit's work.

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CONTENT
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Because the inner lostness is the same in all human beings the work of
God to reclaim them must be the same in all. And the Spirit broods over
all, illuminating, revealing, convicting, enabling them to hear and see
and understand. It is one of the wonders and delights of preaching that
the same message will often affect people differently, producing in one
repentance, in another hope, in still others courage, humility or faith,
according as the particular soul has need. Without this mighty, skillful
working of the Spirit, preaching would be futile; with it the ministry
of the Word can be easy and delightful as well as marvelously effective.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/the-brooding-spirit-of-god/
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