Holy Ghost

I really wanted to love this movie. I'm a Spirit-filled believer, but I know that God values faithfulness. In a movie of all things, they end up trashing a guy's ministry who's been out there preaching faithfully for decades, and yet he's come up against very tough soil. In contrast, they're out there saying things to the tune of, 'Hey, when I do this, do you feel better? Double it. Double it! Oh, that's the Holy Ghost' and saying that they're doing better work in 30 minutes than the guy who has been preaching Jesus for 30 years...yet not once in their feelings-fest do I see that group (there are several in the movie) bring up a clear message of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection in the movie. I'm hoping that clear message was presented behind the scenes, but I don't know why that would be left out of a movie with clear intent of some sort of evangelism. The Holy Ghost is not a feeling, though yes, He can and does make His presence known. He is a person of the Godhead who comforts, empowers, and leads people to Jesus, the process/event of which involves repentance and renewal, not simply how one feels at a certain time. I see Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 1:9, Jesus talking with Nicodemus in John 3, His promises in John 14, etc., but the feelings thing seems vapid and likely of eisegetical derivation.There is ONE part of the movie that I did love -- when one of the evangelists actually brings up the Gospel for once at the Korn concert. Yes, several are out there talking to people and praying for people, but that one moment where Jesus is actually preached clearly. YES! FINALLY! That was nice. But then there are concerns with the scenario. While two of the members of Korn have seemingly experienced revival, the way they portray their testimony is that they needed a feeling to replace their drug addiction, which is a bit worrisome, but I know that God does often reach us when we're the most abased and despondent. Essentially, the Holy Spirit was the new addiction, and yet at the same concert, there are close-ups (if I remember correctly, during the invitation...) of abandoned bras, the infamous mic stands of the Korn band (which haven't changed -- e.g. one is a naked woman, and there's an unfamiliar one that looked like a demon), etc. which made me grieve about the message being portrayed. Simple discernment...people are going to the concert, a few in the crowd are hearing the Gospel (which is great), but then are inundated with the world. Is this really in-and-not-of the world? I think the likelihood is thorny soil, but the hope is for much better.I do also question some of the elements of the India trip. The people seemed really cordial...even the high priest of several deities is leading them around the city and enjoys their music. But what's being sung? Basically, "Freedom" and "You are loved" (very generic). There's wisdom in when to say certain things, but I don't see those things ever being presented anyway in those scenes. In another part, a guy is actually praying for people and bringing up Jesus as the healer, and nobody has a problem with it. That's the cool part of that trip to me. Yes, pray for people in Jesus' Name, go for it! But with all the context given, I'm a bit skeptical that they were chased out of the park/city, especially when they had a whole crowd sitting there peacefully enjoying the guitar and ambiguous music. Regardless, they got out safely and visited temples that only did so much as have people maybe raise an eyebrow as to why they were there.Basically, God is all about transformation...but "how will they hear without a preacher?" Sometimes soil is rough, and numbers shouldn't be paraded as the tell-all in ministry success. What happened with Jeremiah's ministry, and how faithful was he? Sometimes we also hit seasons in which we see dramatic fruit from our ministry, and other seasons in which things are more difficult, and we have to trust in God and keep going in faithfulness and obedience to Him. Many come to know the Lord, because the Holy Spirit has been preparing them. We're part of the work, and as long as we're obedient and faithful and proclaiming repentance, faith, and the hope that only comes through Jesus, we're going to be on a good trajectory. But the message was so garbled in this movie in so many ways.God is not about parlor tricks. He sacrificed His Son because of our sin and for the penalty of our sin. It's really serious business to God. In any ministry, please be clear about Jesus and the need to put your faith in Him. Heaven and Hell are at stake. Jesus loves you. Let's make all of that known.Outside of that, the case was shattered when I got it, but the DVDs were in fine shape. Overall, 2 stars, but such a disappointed 2 stars. I was looking forward to this so much, but ended up grieved at a lot of lost opportunities and questionable circumstances.

Very challenging to produce a movie directed by the Holy Spirit rather than a script. I loaned this movie to three people. Two of them loved it as I did. The third refused to watch beyond the first third of the DVD.I found the DVD very moving and uplifting as did my Latino friend who recommended the movie to me. Let me break the review down to three major major parts of the movie:1st part contained scenes shot in Salt Lake City - parts of this were great, but I was put off by the scene where the movie directed a boy to bend his hand beyond the limits that the metal implanted in his hand would allow. A fellow viewer felt that this scene could be compared to a cheap carnival act, and he was so turned off by this , that he refused to watch the rest of the DVD. His wife watched the entire DVD and enjoyed it.2nd Part - Long scene of Heavy Metal Band members leading people to Christ, and the witness of two band members of their experience with Christ. This part of the DVD was inspiring, but I would have preferred that it was shortened. However, this was the most moving part of the DVD to my other friend who shared this DVD with his prayer group and they all loved the entire DVD.3rd Part - Shot in Indian temples and a village along the Ganges river. Every instant of theses scenes are incredible and they alone make the DVD worth buying and watching. I will not describe them further, because you need to watch them yourself.In general, I think this is a great film and I will view/buy others by this filmmaker.

You must watch this film

The shared experiences encourage me to listen more closely.

Holy Ghost is a movie made entirely under the direction of the Holy Spirit. It involves the obedience of the film crew and people involved with the film to listen to and wait on the direction of the Holy Spirit. The sequence of things that do not immediately connect, the places, the people the crew met along this journey was fascinating. It goes beyond all expectations.. When the Lord gives you a direction, it usually isn't for your immediate understanding. It may be a partial picture, a couple of steps at a time that you are given. This film crosses racial lines, faith practices, countries, has no plot except sharing the Gospel in word or music. In a human realm, it gets very dangerous, exciting, risky and sticks its neck out. You will be amazed at what happens next. I know it is a wonderful evangelism tool and I hope you give copies to your family, your church, and everyone who thinks the Great Commission needs to be foremost in their lives.

Another miraculous work of the acts of God through His vessels here on earth in the 21st Century. God is Spirit and if you want to EXPERIENCE HIM you must seek after Him in spirit and truth through and only through His One True Son Jesus, less we begin to embrace the supernatural with the wrong motive. It is with the wrong motive that we find ourselves trapped in witchcraft, satanism and the occult. The miraculous and the supernatural of God bring glory and fame to Jesus and point to the Father's love through the cross of Jesus. This film is about those seeking to re-present Jesus to others through a spiritual encounter (He is Spirit) and the Father has placed His signs and wonders on their ministry to confirm that He is with them.

Made me think in new ways. Not sure what I think about a lot of it, but they did a good job of presenting different world views in an intriguing setting and circumstances. The ending bothered me a bit. The cameo by Michael W. Smith changed my life. I will never view relationships the same again. Was worth watching just for that. I do agree that if the two camps (Word based and Spirit based) ever meet we will see a revival like the world hasn't seen since Pentecost. This film is best watched alone and then with a friend or few. It definitely will spark discussion.

This film is edifying. When we the Christians truly seek the Holy Spirit we will witness Him working through us. He is here for EVERYONE who believes desiring a relationship with His as He desires with us.

Disappointing. Very repetitive and just like previous ones. Uninspiring

It was ok. Had some good point. May have to watch again just to understand what the people in this docu drama was trying to show.

Great documentary showing Gods awesome power at work through His people.

Are they on drugs?