Abounding in Hope, Part 4: Hope in Our Conformity to Christ
Conformity to Christ is a journey that starts with seeking to know Him, is built on submission to Him, is a process that takes time, is a journey through suffering.
Watch / ListenAbounding in Hope, Part 3: The Return of Christ and Our Eternal Home
Embracing hope means recognizing that this world is not our home, that the return of Christ is certain, and that our eternal home is secure.
Watch / ListenAbounding in Hope, Part 2: A ‘Know So’ Hope
A “know so” hope means recognizing that doubting is human, that this life is not all there is, that this life does not compare to what is to come, and that this world’s trouble is temporary.
Watch / ListenAbounding in Hope, Part 1: The Desperate Need of All People
Hope is the confident trust in the promises of God about that which is yet to take place. The need for hope is universal, begins with godly fear, and walks the road of biblical lament.
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From the Field: Go
God’s calling to “go” will always disrupt our lives because it supersedes our fears, prejudices, comforts, social status, and preferences.
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The Holy Spirit, Part 8: Freedom in the Spirit
In Jesus Christ, our daily walk with His Holy Spirit brings true freedom. Freedom is not doing whatever we want, but wisely living by the law of love.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 7: The Edifying Gifts
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to build up God’s church, not to just consume.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 6: The Sign Gifts
Spiritual gifts are not secret abilities to be gained or discovered, but they are ministry assignments to be stewarded.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 5: Keep in Step
Our job is to move through life in tandem with the Holy Spirit, being able to follow His lead on every turn. We keep in step with the Spirit by renewing our minds in the Word every day, but learning to discern, and by seeking wise counsel.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 4: Prayer in the Spirit
Prayer is proportionate to power. Prayer is evidence of the Spirit of Christ within us, dependence on the Spirit at work for us, and confidence in the Spirit’s work through us.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 3: The Filling of the Spirit
The “filling of the Holy Spirit” happens when the Spirit empowers a Christian to give unique witness to Jesus Christ through verbal proclamation and holy living.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 2: The Sealing of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the seal—a down payment or guarantee—of our future inheritance, in which we will see God face to face and reap every blessing of being fully in the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Watch / ListenThe Holy Spirit, Part 1: Introduction
The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, has an immensely important role in creation, in revelation and inspiration, and in salvation.
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Being a Barnabas
A Barnabas doesn’t look at someone for who they are, but invests in them for what they can become by the grace of God.
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Living Faith, Part 16: Turning Another Around
True faith will be lived out in a consistent way that includes pursuing truth, committing to Christ-centered community, and being willing to engage in hard conversations.
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