Unlock the secret to true and lasting spiritual transformation in this powerful teaching on Luke 11:24-26. If you’ve ever wondered why simply “cleaning up” bad habits isn’t enough, this deep dive into God’s Word reveals how Jesus fills the empty house of the soul with new life through the Holy Spirit.In this video, we explore the spiritual dangers of leaving your heart empty after casting out old, harmful behaviors and why behavioral modification alone cannot create lasting change. Learn the vital importance of surrendering and yielding daily to Christ, embracing regeneration, and practicing spiritual disciplines that keep you filled with God’s presence. Whether you’re seeking freedom from addiction, sin, or spiritual stagnation, this message offers hope and practical guidance for abiding in Christ and living a transformed life.### Time Stamps- [00:00:00] Opening Prayer and Setting the Intent - [00:01:04] Reading and Introduction to Luke 11:24-26 - [00:02:20] The Danger of Leaving the “House” Empty - [00:04:06] The Kingdom of God and Jesus’ Authority Over Evil - [00:05:33] Why Cleaning Up Behavior Alone Is Insufficient - [00:06:12] Surrender and Yielding as Keys to Transformation - [00:07:34] Parable of the Houses Built on Rock vs. Sand - [00:08:48] Understanding the Flash Flood Metaphor - [00:10:25] The Scary Reality of an Empty Soul - [00:11:33] The Risk of Relapse and Getting Worse without Christ - [00:13:22] Warning Against Superficial Faith and Box-Checking - [00:14:42] True Salvation Results in Lasting Hope and Freedom - [00:15:12] Hearing and Keeping the Word of God - [00:16:20] Living Out God’s Purpose and Proclaiming the Gospel - [00:17:39] Avoiding the Pharisee Mindset: Reformation vs. Regeneration - [00:18:56] Baptism Symbolizing New Life in Christ - [00:19:44] Defining the Christian Life by Who We Abide In, Not by What We Avoid - [00:20:12] The Command to Be Filled and Keep Being Filled with the Spirit - [00:21:34] The Importance of the Holy Spirit’s Indwelling - [00:22:15] Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer, Worship, Scripture Meditation - [00:22:56] Colossians 3:16 as the Antidote to Emptiness - [00:23:38] Signs You Are Not Truly Filled with God’s Spirit - [00:24:14] Closing Exhortation to Live in New Life and Fruitfulness - [00:24:50] Closing Prayer ### Links- Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/jeffmesker- Bible translation used: ESV (English Standard Version) or LSB (Legacy Standard Version)---Don't just clean out the old — discover how to fill your life with the Spirit of God and walk in the fullness of new life. Subscribe now and take the next step in your spiritual journey!