Ephesians 5:15-20; The conclusion to our short series on the ministry and working of the Holy Spirit. Paul instructs the church in Ephesus to live about their cultural norms, in a “circular” letter that was written to share among the surrounding churches in Asia Minor. Believers are cautioned to avoid the customs of their day, […]

I Corinthians 12:1-11; The fourth Holy Spirit focused sermon in our New Year series unpacks the “sign” gifts as the second part of exploring spiritual gifts. Paul wrote the church in Corinth as a response to concerns that members of the body expressed about a variety of topics, including the misuse of certain spiritual gifts.

Romans 12:3-8; The first two weeks of the New Year, we investigated the illuminating and guiding ministries of the Holy Spirit. In Romans 12, Paul outlines the gifting of the Spirit of Christ to equip and maintain a properly functioning New Testament church. These seven vital areas are known as the motivational gifts and given […]

Galatians 5:16-26; Jesus provided an outline of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit during His Upper Room Discourse in John 14-16. Paul then experienced the power of the indwelling Spirit of Christ as he shared the gospel and coached believers on the path of Sanctification. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts the act of […]

John 15:26-16:15; Jesus introduced the coming Advocate during the Upper Room Discourse in John 14, a topic briefly unpacked in Advent week 4. The next several weeks we will be investigating the scope of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This launchpad message reveals the “Spirit of truth” who will testify about the saving work […]