The Holy Spirit is promised and delivered. Have we received the promise?
What a wonderful world we live in. John and Jesus promised us the power of the Holy Spirit. And Jesus …
What a wonderful world we live in. John and Jesus promised us the power of the Holy Spirit. And Jesus …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
There are three spiritual resources needed to expel demons. Jesus himself is clear on this. The Spirit of God Faith …
The Holy Spirit is the administrator of all the inheritance of “the blessing of Abraham” (Galatians 3:14). In Genesis 24, …
We are born. And then, some of us are born again. I have a new life in Jesus. I can be strong …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
Why this is important: Hope is bundled together with tribulations, perseverance and proven character. It is a result of love …
Why this is important: God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. …
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …
Jesus is resurrected. Jesus appears to the disciples. Jesus breathes on them and they receive the Holy Spirit. This empowerment …
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
Content note: There are two long videos here. I realize they may take some time to watch. There is no …
After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …
This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …
Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …
Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …
We are new creations in Jesus. We have been transformed. This is clear and this is real. And we all, …
Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …
All the disciples of Jesus were baptized and immersed in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is not Pentecost. This …
It is always good to focus on the why of things. So, why does God pour out on us the …
Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …
There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …
Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …
This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …
What is one of the many roles of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit performs a didactic and illuminating function. …
Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …
This is stunning. God has a plan. That plan for us includes the power of the Holy Spirit in our …
A lot of people are just flitting around the surface. I can be one of them. The Holy Spirit of …
To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …
Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …
Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …
Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …
I believe, based on the word of God, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Having …
It is a pretty basic question. Who is the Holy Spirit? What would our answer be? I know there are …
The role of the Holy Spirit: Sanctification is an important part of our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy …
Why this is important: It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are wise. We study …
Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …
Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …
I have been reluctant to speak out too much on this. I stick to scripture and what it has to …
The Apostle Paul lays out a great summary in his letter to the Corinthians. The purpose of these gifts of …
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …
What about correcting the wayward? The Master’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, …
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …
Here is my take: Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, …
Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their …
I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …
Jesus challenges us to worship God in a way we have never known before. Do we think worship is sitting …
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …
Why this is important: God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life …
In Acts we learn that “And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 …
The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the …
Why this is important: Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can …
Why this is important: I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is …
The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …
The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of adoption” The word adoption in the New Testament means “being placed as an …
John’s preaching centered on repentance and the kingdom of heaven. The word repent means “to change one’s mind and act …
Jesus challenges us. Jesus warns us. Jesus wants us to listen to Him carefully. Jesus is clear. Jesus has important …
Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Self-control is an issue of our hearts. We must not be wishy-washy in our resolve. We must excerpt control of our …
The main thing: When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes us want to …
Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …
God has a goal: Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you …
I have ideas. I imagine, “what if”. Some of these thoughts seem pretty cool!! Does it seem to be far fetched …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
What excuse do I find to sing a song to God? I don’t need one. Everything is a reason to …
God’s ultimate provision of peace is discovered in the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. It is only through …
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …
“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …
I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …
The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …
Baptism is a big deal for a disciple of Jesus. I was baptized at a very young age and it …
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …
Am I embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus or for his devoted followers? I know sometimes in the …
Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
I get how difficult it is to predict where the wind is going to blow. I live in Texas and …
I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …
As Jesus begins His ministry, He is full of the Holy Spirit. That is a huge thing because He is …
John calls on the religious and the religious elites to confess missing God’s goal (aka sin) and to be baptized. …
Nicodemus doesn’t get what Jesus is saying. I am the same way some days. I hear Him but I don’t …
There are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. …
Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …
We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …
I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …
The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …
I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …
Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …
Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …
There are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. …