I am beginning a series of messages on the Holy Spirit that I have titled "Earth, Wind and Fire." There are many metaphors that are used in the Bible to describe the Holy Spirit. In Matt. 3:16 He is compared to a dove that flies. In John 7:38 He is compared to water that flows. In John 3:8 He is compared to wind that blows. But here in Matt. 3:11 He is compared to a fire that burns.

That is why I have entitled this message, "Come On Baby, Light My Fire" because we all need to be set on fire by the Holy Spirit of God. Unfortunately, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit may be the most neglected doctrine in the church today. Bill Bright has said that in the course of his ministry he has surveyed thousands of Christians in churches around the world, and determined that nearly 95% of the responden…