What can hinder the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in a church?

For the Holy Spirit to work effectively within the church, it is vital that congregations honor Him through prayer and dependency on His guidance, rather than solely on human strategies or programs. As highlighted in Spurgeon's message, churches often miss the fullness of the Spirit’s presence when they neglect to seek Him earnestly in prayer. Furthermore, when the Holy Spirit is not recognized or honored in the church's activities, His work may become stifled. An emphasis on human strength over divine dependence creates barriers to experiencing the Spirit's outpouring. To invite His work, churches must cultivate an atmosphere of expectancy, prayer, and moral integrity.