In this message, Pastor Harley walks through 1 Samuel 10, showing how God orchestrates the beginning of Saul’s kingship. From lost donkeys to divine appointment, Saul is positioned and anointed by Samuel with a full flask of oil—a tangible picture of God’s equipping and preparation. Pastor Harley emphasizes that God doesn’t just place leaders in positions; He empowers them for every task, transforming them from the inside out. The anointing points to the Holy Spirit’s work: covering, sealing, and preparing us to fulfill God’s calling in our lives.

The sermon moves from Saul’s experience to the New Testament promise of the Spirit, explaining the “with,” “in,” and “upon” experiences of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Harley connects these Old Testament events to John 14–16 and Acts 1, showing that the Spirit not only strengthens and convicts us but e ...