Holy Spirit

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Acts 16:31-34 – And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all … Read more

God Died for Jews and Gentiles

Acts 10:28,44 – And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean…the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.  Prior to Acts … Read more

God Came to a Home

Acts 2:1-4 – When the day of Pentecost arrived…there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house…And divided tongues as of fire appeared…And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit… Over the years, many people have asked the question “What makes a church?” Is it the ornate, … Read more

Men Who Bless Men Who Curse

In this talk from Real Men rooted in James 3:10, Pastor Mark talks about the difference a man can make in his family and his legacy by blessing vs. cursing others

Continuationism vs. Cessationism

Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Ephesians 4:30 – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Continuationists believe that the sign gifts of the Spirit continue and have not ceased as the Spirit still works through … Read more

Has Spirit-Filled Ministry Ceased or Continued?

Ephesians 4:1-3 – I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. As a … Read more

Acts of the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-4 – When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. … Read more

Jesus Was Spirit-Filled and We Are Too

John 6:63 – It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Romans 8:5-8 – For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to … Read more

Planning is the Rudder, Power is the Sail

Romans 15:22-24 – This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and … Read more