In this message, Daniel Deininger challenges believers to take an honest look at their spiritual condition and actively cultivate the gift of God's Holy Spirit. Building on the Pentecost theme of "fanning the flame," he emphasizes that spiritual growth does not happen automatically—it requires intentional self-examination, consistent spiritual disciplines, and a commitment to becoming more like Christ.

Drawing from Christ's warning in Luke 21:36 to "be counted worthy," the sermon highlights the importance of regularly evaluating our spiritual lives. Through passages such as 1 Corinthians 11:28 and 2 Corinthians 13:5, believers are reminded that God expects them to examine themselves, test their faith, and ensure they are growing rather than drifting spiritually. The message explores the Greek concepts behind "examine" and "disqualified," showing that God calls His people to willingly assess themselves now rather than face an unfavorable judgment later.

The sermon connects Pentecost's reminder of God's Spirit with practical application. While God's Spirit is a tremendous gift, it must be actively stirred up and exercised. To help facilitate ongoing growth, a personal spiritual assessment tool is introduced, combining character development, daily spiritual habits, and discipleship activities into one comprehensive evaluation.

To make self-examination a regular practice rather than an occasional event, four annual checkpoints are recommended: Pentecost, the Fall Holy Days, New Year's Day, and Passover/Unleavened Bread. These anchor points provide opportunities throughout the year to measure progress, identify weaknesses, and make necessary course corrections before spiritual drift becomes entrenched.

The assessment itself focuses on three critical areas: the fruits of the Spirit and Christian character, daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, meditation, and Sabbath observance, and outward expressions of discipleship through service, prayer, fellowship, and sharing God's truth with others. The goal is not achieving a perfect score but gaining an accurate picture of one's spiritual health.

The message concludes with a call to action: complete the assessment honestly, establish a pattern of regular spiritual inventory, and continually rekindle the gift God has placed within. Through God's Spirit, believers have been given power, love, and a sound mind. The challenge is to actively use those gifts, grow in godly character, and remain spiritually prepared so they may ultimately be found worthy before Christ.