Learning to Recognise the Voice of the Holy Spirit | Spirit Led Series | Ps Mark Collard - 16th November 2025

In this final message of our Spirit-Led series, Ps Mark Collard walks through the story of Samuel learning to hear God (1 Samuel 3) and shows how we can grow in recognising the voice of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

From late–night promptings to uncomfortable timings, from “parked car” faith to resting fully in God’s chair of trust, this message is a practical and faith-stirring invitation to live truly Spirit-led, not self-led.

You’ll learn about:

Why we need to be near to God to hear God — choosing proximity to His presence over distraction and temptation

How the Holy Spirit often speaks in a whisper, not a shout, and what that means for your daily life

Responding to God’s timing, even when it’s inconvenient (yes, including 3 a.m. prompts!)

The different ways the Spirit can speak: whisper, burden, desire, ideas, emotion

Why God is gracious and persistent if you miss it — and how He can redeem time and steps

How to live with a pre-decided YES to God instead of weighing up His voice after He speaks

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is that me or is that God?” — this will really help you.

Key Scriptures

1 Samuel 3.1–10 – Samuel hears and responds to God’s voice
Romans 14.17 – The Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28.18–20 – The Great Commission
Genesis 32 – Jacob wrestles with God
2 Timothy 1.7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear
Ephesians 6.17 – The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God

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