What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised experience of the Spirit being poured out, coming upon, and filling God’s New Covenant people.
Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29-34
The Glorious New Covenant Ministry of the Spirit
In the New Covenant, the ministry of the Spirit in believers is much more personal, internal, and powerful than it was under the Old Covenant.
Joel 2:28-29
The Gifts of the Spirit
Spiritual gifts are concrete expressions of God’s grace, manifested by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, given to each believer in order to strengthen the church and enable us to serve others in love.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
The Fruit of the Spirit
The Spirit is at work in believers to enable them to resist the desires of their fallen nature and to be conformed to Christ.
Galatians 5:13-26
Dead or Alive?
God showed us mercy while we were dead in our trespasses and sins, by making us alive, by raising us up, and by seating us together with Christ; so that, we might walk in those good works God has prepared for us.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Series Outline for God’s Heart for the Outcast
God has compassion for those who suffer and are often treated as outcasts by society, and His people must labor to serve as our Father calls.
God’s Heart for Crisis Pregnancies
God has a heart of compassion towards crisis pregnancies, both for the unborn child and the woman.
Proverbs 24:11-12
The Spirit and the Church
The Spirit is working to join us to the Church to be the place where God dwells.
Ephesians 2:19-22
The Spirit and the World
The Spirit has been sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, so that it may be drawn to Christ.
John 16:5-11
The Spirit and Jesus
The Spirit has been sent by Jesus to testify to Christ, and to enable us to point others to Jesus as well.
John 15:26-27
The Spirit of Creation and Redemption
The Spirit was active in both our creation and redemption, and in His ongoing work in our lives He is restoring God’s original intent for creation and our place within it.
Genesis 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:9-12
The Spirit, the Word, and the Means of Grace
God wants to fill His people with His Spirit and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.
Acts 2:42
The Person of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He indwells us personally, and this gives us the unique ability to know and experience His presence on a continual basis. Therefore, it is important that we come to know this Person, who is God.
Romans 8:12-27
The Holy Spirit: The Empowering Presence of God
The Holy Spirit is the Empowering Presence of God Himself, sent to grant wisdom, power, gifts, and character from the Holy Trinity to the people of God.
2 Corinthians 13:14
Mexico 2008 Mission Trip Report
This Sunday, our short-term missionaries who have returned from Lee & Carol Short’s ministry in Vallarta, Mexico, will be sharing their experiences and testimonies.
The Kingdom of God
How often do we argue the finer points of Scripture with individuals who may never see the Kingdom of God. We need to learn to major in the majors and minor in the minors.
John 3:1-21
God is Holy
God is holy, calls us to be holy, and has given us his Holy Spirit so that we can be holy.
Isaiah 6:1-8
The Character of Christ
It is imperative that we have a fully developed image of Christ, and that image should have a deep impact on every area of our lives.
Revelation 19:6-16
Reaching Future Generations
God calls to us through the law and the Gospel to love Him with our entire being, and to raise future generations to turn to Christ so they can do the same thing.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
What It Means to be a Disciple
A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers.
Acts 2:36-47
When Faith Is Tested
We are called to trust God when our faith is tested, even when all seems lost, knowing that He will provide all we need in Christ.
Genesis 22:1-19
Created to be a Dreamer
We all take actions, pursue relationships, and feel emotions, based on rational beliefs that we have defined within our lives. What is it that informs those definitions? It is the mindsets or dreams that we base our lives upon. How do we respond when those dreams or mindsets appear to be shattered?
John 20:1-10
Confession is Good for the Soul
The blessing of total forgiveness by God awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
The Supremacy of the Gospel Through Suffering
In a world wrecked by turmoil and suffering, our Heavenly Father has revealed the Gospel to comfort and carry us to the place of worship.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
God’s Revelation – And Our Response
God has revealed Himself to us through creation and Scripture, and we are called to respond with humble confession, prayer, and faith.
Psalm 19