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Walking in wisdom

"Look, I have taught you statutes and ordinances as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to possess. Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they...

Go and make disciples

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you…” Matthew 28:18, CSB" Today, there are around 3.2 billion people in the world...

Walk in the power of the Holy Spirit

This Sunday, Pastor David concluded the Holy Spirit series we have explored over the past nine weeks. The story of the New Testament church is the story of the Holy Spirit's power and presence, indwelling and empowering God's people for Christ-exalting ministry....

Gifts of the Spirit

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul speaks on "spiritual things" or, as most Bible translations have it, "spiritual gifts." He doesn't want the Jesus community in Corinth to be unaware of them, but instead, he wants them to know that these gifts are available, useful, and...

What is the purpose of the power of the Spirit?

This Sunday, in our Holy Spirit series, Pastor David delivered a powerful message on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. This power is readily available to all followers of Jesus. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus left His disciples with a profound promise:...

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit

In our lives, God desires to cultivate an abundance of the fruit of the Spirit, which embodies His way of life and the essence of His Kingdom. This fruit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – are not simply...

How to listen to the Holy Spirit

In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives, amidst the cacophony of voices clamoring for our attention, there exists a gentle whisper – the voice of the Holy Spirit. In John 14 and 16, Jesus assures us that the Spirit was sent to guide and lead us through direct...

Living in the Spirit

Continuing in the Holy Spirit series, this past Sunday, Pastor David compared living in the natural vs. the Spirit to the 1999 film The Matrix. Both have a common thread—the journey from illusion to truth. In the film, humans are enslaved by a simulated reality,...

Jesus – The Greatest Gift

Baby Jesus Christmas by Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studios Giving and receiving a gift is often way more complicated than it should be. When giving a gift, many thoughts come to mind: “What if they don’t like it?” “What if they don’t give me a gift?” “What if they...

Magi – The Gift of the Journey

Journey of the Wisemen by Trijsten Leach During my childhood, Nana had a heartwarming tradition. Once the house was decorated for Christmas and the nativity scene was up, she would playfully move the wise men (Magi) around the house until Christmas Day, when they...

Magi – Wise Worshippers

Three Kings, 1949 by Edmund Lewandowski (American, 1914-1998) Reflecting on the Christmas story, particularly the account of the wise men, initially seemed relatively straightforward. These intelligent individuals arrived at the manger, guided by an unusual star,...

Shepherds –  The Gift of Presence

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified,  but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be...