Leading Lights Network

 Looking at the historical significance of the Holy Spirit as the promised gift of the Father, and tracing the journey of God's Spirit from creation to restoration. 

 The Holy Spirit is the one gift specifically referred to as the Promised Gift of the Father and as such it is essential for us to understand and to take action on this important gift. 

David's example of waiting patiently in the years before he became king show us the importance of patience and faith in inheriting God's promises.

David and his followers experienced distress, discontent and debt, but they overcame with faith, honour, unity and worship.

The key to King David's greatness was his understanding of covenant, which led him to being called 'a man after God's own heart.'

David's faith and trust in God allowed him to overcome the giant, Goliath. We can overcome our difficulties in the same way.

King David is a major Biblical figure, second only to Jesus in the number of chapters dedicated to him. The source of his power was a private power that was later revealed in public.

Christians are called to remain in the world, but not conform to its values. Jesus teaches us how to balance love for people while rejecting the world's values.

Jesus' final words on the cross provide deep insights into His mission, suffering, and love.

If we see the crucifixion by faith, as Abraham did, we can have his JOY and His obedient FAITH.

As amazing as it sounds, we can be friends with God, and we can learn from the examples of Moses, Abraham and David in the Old Testament.

Offenses will come. Building stronger friendships involves resolving conflicts.

God is a relational being and the Bible offers powerful wisdom on building good friendships.

A man who has friends, must himself be friendly - relationships are vital for health and happiness.

We should compare in order to give glory to God and copy the faith of others, but never to boast in ourselves or criticise others.

It is the power of God working within us that enables us to do God's will.

Our underlying, and unconscious beliefs and assumptions affect our lives greatly. These wrong beliefs that cause pain and shame can only be healed and corrected by God's Heavenly Spark.

The Heavenly Spark is a forward-looking spark that gives hope, vision, and power and looks ahead and outward to His purpose and promises for you, rather than focusing on yourself, your past, or your weaknesses.

It's very important to ascertain why we do things. Looking at our internal motivations, the Bible contrasts “Faith, Hope, and Love” with “Fear, Despair and Selfishness”

It is important to discover why we do things - being motivated and led by the Holy Spirit brings victory and life.

Discovering WHY we do things helps us to relate to God correctly, to deal with other people correctly, and to be at peace in our lives.

Today's Church differs significantly from the New Testament Church, and we need to understand the Biblical model: a combination of both large and small gatherings.

As a human body is made up of both large, visible parts and small essential systems, the Church needs both "big" and "small" expressions - both large and small gatherings are vital for healthy Church life.

Three values that are important for receiving all that God has for you this year - knowledge of the scriptures, a humble attitude and refusing to limit God.

God is always calling us to new things, but at the same time we are to remain grounded on the truth of His Word.

The final episode in our series on becoming a Complete Christian.

It's surprising who welcomed Jesus - the King of the Universe - at His birth. There are lessons for us to learn as we try to find Him in the midst of all the distractions of Christmas.

There is power when believers join together in prayers of agreement.

Strengthen love with the truth, because love with truth leads to growth.

Walk in unity with your church family and live ready to forgive.

Discern the fruit in others with humility and beware of critical judgment which produces bitterness and spiritual defeat.

A generous life is born out of gratitude for the way God has blessed us, not out of fear or greed.

God's way of righteousness includes generosity. It is important to understand the difference between the Old Testament law of tithing and the New Testament spirit of generosity.

We are called to humble ourselves before God and then be humble in our interactions with one another.

The Bible calls us to pray for one another to bring unity, healing and power in the Body of Christ.

You can know the difference between God's determinate purpose (what will definitely happen), and His desired will (it requires us to participate). When we participate, all things work together for good in our lives.

Light is so much more powerful when it is focused. The Church, as God's Cosmic Lightshow, must be focused on His task (the Great Commission) in order to be effective for Him. How do we do this?

In order for the Church to fulfil God's good purpose, it must be organised, well-led and founded on the Word of God.

There is power in our words to encourage one another. Be intentional about encouraging others.

We are called to forgive others in the same way that God has forgiven us through Jesus. Live your life ready to forgive.

True greatness in God's Kingdom is found in serving others, and Jesus commands us to follow His example in our daily lives.

Our love for one another is a testimony to the world that we are Christ's disciples, and it is a reflection of our relationship with God.

God is looking for faithfulness, and He enables those who are faithful. Do you pass the faithfulness test?

God always leads us in triumph through our struggles and achieves His good purpose.

Pastor Bayless Conley shares an encouraging word from Acts 16. Although the Apostle Paul faced setbacks in his ministry, he continued in worship and obedience to the Lord, which produced much fruit.

Individuals within local Churches are an important aspect of revealing God's multi-faceted wisdom.

As Christians, we have been entrusted with spiritual gifts, which we are to use to serve others and to bring glory to God.

Jesus has called us to Himself, for a higher purpose and a close relationship with Him - and He has commissioned us to go out and act on His behalf.

The multi-faceted, complex wisdom of God is revealed through His Church.

God gives us guidance and direction about the things He is doing, and then suddenly He brings them to pass.

Putting down an anchor in the Presence of God changes the perspective and the trajectory of your life for generations to come.