Podcasts about holy spirit john

Father, Son, & Holy Spirit | John 14:4–7 | Jon Benzinger Watch on YouTube

Sermon by David Rountree on 8/9/26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture: John 14:16, 17 Outline: The Holy Spirit's Assistance for our Strengthening: Consider the word “another” (John 14:16), not “different” helper. Consider the word “helper” (parakletos, John 14:16). Examples of parakaleo. The distinction between paracletes: Christ and the Holy Spirit.    Christ our advocate (1 John 2:1-2).    Christ our judge (cf. Acts 7:54-56).    The Holy Spirit our “right now” helper (John 14:16). The Strengthening of our Helper the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17).    “Helper” or “Comforter”?    The original understanding of “comforter” (con-forte').    1 John 4:4. Concluding Application:    A HAPPY PEOPLE: Let us rejoice that our God is always in us (Ps. 28:7,8; 18:39; 37:39; 46:1).    A FEARLESS PEOPLE: Let us live fearless (1 John 4:4; Ps. 61:3; 2 Sam. 22:40; Isa. 41:10).    A PATIENT PEOPLE: Let us wait for the Lord for new strength (Isa. 40:31).    A GRATEFUL PEOPLE: Let us ascribe to the Lord, glory and strength (1 Chron. 16:27-29).    A STRONG PEOPLE: Let us be “strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might” (Eph. 6:10; Phil. 4:13).  www.ncchurch.net

00:32 - Sam Shamoun never escaped false religion 12:54 - Sam's convenient view of hell 24:16 - Apologists associated with Christian Answers (CAnswersTV) 30:56 - Debate clips of Rob Zins vs. Monsignor Ed Jordan & Dr Robert Fastiggi vs Larry Wessels 34:58 - Larry Wessels in studio with Dr Steve Morrison & Ex Romanist Stuart Quint 39:16 - / @canswerstv , list of many of our early church history videos 46:16 - Refuting Sam's thumbnail images of his videos 47:09 - VaticanCatholic.com/ Most Holy Family Monastery rejects Sam for his universalism & acceptance of antipopes 59:28 - Pope Leo XIV (before he was pope) participates in Pachamama Mother Earth pagan ritual in 1995 1:03:02 - All religions will be saved, even sincere atheists 1:33:53 - The Virgin Mary, Douay- Rheims, Seven Roman Steps to Godhood 1:45:56 - Apparitions of Mary, including Fatima giving secret messages to popes 1:57:56 - Sam's video of his "miracle" testimony how he became Catholic but Larry responds with his own "miracle" 1981 testimony of how he became a Bible Christian with no need of Romanism at all just the Holy Spirit (John 6:63,65) 2:13:07 - Sam says the Early Church was not Protestant but Wes Huff puts forth sound historical arguments concerning the early church 2:20:10 -Roman Priests Make Bread Into God & Take Confessions but 98% of Catholics Don't Go To Confession Anyway, Eastern Orthodox curses Protestants & use Demon Toll houses for salvation, Rosary Beads - Ignoring Isaiah 42:8, 48:11 2:28:02 - Original Bible Answer Man Walter Martin of the Christian Research Institute said Romanism is a corrupt church, a backslidden church, an apostate church," on page 39 of Walter Martin's book.

Series:  Elements Of Faith Passage: Ephesians 2:1 July 19, 2026 www.clearcreekcoc.org

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The Connector | The Holy Spirit | John 15: 1-11 by CityLight Church

Islington Baptist is a church for the Islington and wider Newcastle community sharing the life-changing message of Jesus. Our sermon / Bible teaching is a central part of our gatherings.John 14:15-2615 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?”23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.Acts 2:1-211 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised gift of God that empowers believers to witness, walk in boldness, experience miracles, receive wisdom, and follow divine appointments. Our prayer is that you would receive all that Jesus has promised and be filled with fresh power from the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised gift of God that empowers believers to witness, walk in boldness, experience miracles, receive wisdom, and follow divine appointments. Our prayer is that you would receive all that Jesus has promised and be filled with fresh power from the Holy Spirit.

Take away our peace: Pain of the past Difficulty of the day Fear of the future

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, unpack what the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is, why it matters, and how to receive this promised gift. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live boldly for Jesus.

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, unpack what the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is, why it matters, and how to receive this promised gift. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live boldly for Jesus.

2026-06-14 | The Indweller | Holy Spirit | John 14:18-24 Join us this week as Pastor Nate helps us learn how to be better connected to the Holy Spirit. John 14:18-24 Vital and Verifiable God's presence and care is vital, not optional for our life. Jesus' resurrection appearance guarantees His daily presence. Practical and Spiritual Obedience is the greatest form of understanding. 1 John 4:19 “we love because he first loved us” Our love is not the cause of God's love, but God's love is the cause of our love and our obedience is the evidence of our love. What you need is not “out there somewhere” but ‘in here by the Spirit” Experiencing God's presence isn't a matter of vibes but verifiable steps. It is a practical and spiritual experience. Our everyday life can be infused with an active awareness of God's presence through normal acts of obedience. Temporal and Eternal His home in my heart now and my heart in his home forever. Revelation 21:1-4

(Key Question: Who decides that something is good or less than good in our lives? God!)Psalm 84 especially verse 11, Romans 8:28.My short imperfect answer before expounding Psalm 84 is a complex combination of primarily God, His Word and us in conversation, but God ultimately decides.(e.g. Jesus' dialogue with the Father on the Mount of OlivesLuke 22:39–44 “…yet not my will, but yours be done.”) At other situations Scripture seems to imply that we participate in how He answers, to what would be “good” (or beneficial for us); for example, Matthew 7:7–12, especially verse 11, but always in the context of the larger request to remain within God's will (Matthew 6:11); but God honors our part in the prayer dialogue.Also, what is deemed “good” (beneficial) to the Psalmist and us sometimes does not feel “so good,” there exists a journey factor in Psalm 84:5–7 “a Valley of Baka” (a waterless area) to be a traversed. But God by His presence with them all through their journey to the Holy Place (probably the autumn feast of Tabernacles) promising to give them extraordinary strengths (three times, in verses 5–7). And even though the travel is rough, doesn't feel very good, His water continuously refreshes the traveler's person. (84:6 pools, springs, autumn rains). Mysteriously and miraculously restores their strength. In the New Testament, according to Romans 8:28, Paul states a similar truth about the “good” that God wants to administer to Christ's disciple on his/her journey: “And we know (experientially) that in everything (or situation) God works only for the good of those who loves Him, who are called and (stay) within His purpose.”Like Psalm 84:11, God is both “Our Sun and shield” and is able to transform even what seems not so good into good (in all situations He works for our good); but we must stay in our calling to do His purpose. And He invites us to ask, seek, knock and communicate our need and discuss them with Him (Matthew 7:7-12, along with Matthew 6:32, 33)Back to Psalm 84, what are some truths we can learn from it?God's ultimate purpose in our journey with and to Him is that we succeed in reaching Him. In New Testament, His dwelling place is within us (1 Corinthians 6:19) or our persons (both now and forever in our glorified bodies. (1 Corinthians 15). And He is concerned and committed to help us to fulfill His purpose and provide all He knows we need (Matthew 6:32-33). Only keep our desire for Him our utmost goal (Psalm 84:2-4).We cannot avoid this sometimes-painful journey: it's part of our course. “The valley of Baka” (Psalm 84:6) was a waterless area where all God's pilgrims will traverse (this fallen world) but God promises strength, strength, strength (84:5-7) and in New Testament language the refreshing waters of the Spirit will refresh and restore us in our journey out of our belly will flow rivers of living water = the activity of the Holy Spirit (John 7:38). We need a continual refilling (Ephesians 5:18). And again, according to Romans 8:28, He is able to transform all things for “our good,” because we love and belong to Him.God wants our values to change to match His kingdom values: note 84:10 “So much better to be aligned with God and His purposes for our lives than earthly, worldly, prestige. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God.” (needy for God and receiving from God); Luke 6:20-26 states, blessed are the poor for they have to depend on the God of Romans 8:28 and Psalm 84:5-7; see also again Matthew 6:32-33.Our ultimate dependence must continue to be in the Lord as we develop the values of the Kingdom or the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-11). Thereby we grow and fit in to God's kingdom as to our values and receive from God His transforming power, until we fully dwell with Him (Revelation 22:1-5).Finally, God wants to be our “sun and shield” throughout our lives (84:11) as He provides all good things both now and forever.

What did Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do for us?

The Helper | The Holy Spirit | John 14:15-17 by CityLight Church

Things to discern Do not quench the Spirit.- To quench the Spirit is to despise His gifts or be skeptical of His work Do not neglect the gift of the Spirit- We grieve the Spirit when we live in sin without repentance Don't neglect the gift of the Holy Spirit - We neglect the gift when we are lazy and do not fan into flame what God has put inside of us Do not resist the Spirit - We resist the Spirit when we reject the message of the Gospel

This morning will bring us to the end of Chapter 15 of the apostle John's gospel as we examine verses 26-27. As we study John's gospel, we have walked with Him now for about three years of His ministry. We have read about His teachings and His miraculous works of signs and wonders, all of which prove His deity and power. Last week we dealt with Jesus's words of warning to His disciples; that because the world hated Jesus, it would also hate them and all those who would believe in Jesus in the future, since they would carry Christ's message to the world. When we think about this, we find that, as Christians, we live in two very different worlds. As children of God, we are citizens of God's Kingdom, and we are blessed with God's infinite love. We are recipients of all His divine promises. At the same time, we live in a world that hates us, a world that is dominated by Satan, a world that hates God and His Christ, but we are not part of this world, yet God has given us a purpose while we live here. We move now to the profound promises and work of God in the lives of His apostles, and our lives as well, through His Holy Spirit. Scripture References: John 15:26-27 Romans 8:18-27 John 14:26 Ephesians 2:1 John 3:3,5 Titus 3:4-5 Matthew 3:11b Romans 6:3 Galatians 2:20 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 John 15:5 Ephesians 1:13-14 2 Peter 1:20-21 Ephesians 3:14-23 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Benediction 2 Corinthians 13:14

On Trinity Sunday, Simon reflects on how God wants a relationship with us, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit (John 17: 1-11).

On this day, Pentecost, we read in John chapter 15 three distinctive functions of the Holy Spirit in the world, and in our lives. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

When we think about the Christian life, what actually empowers us to live it out? In today's passage, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by promising the Holy Spirit—the Helper who will dwell within them, teach them, and strengthen them to walk in obedience. What does it mean to live by the power of the Spirit, and how does He shape the way we follow Jesus today?

In this forty-first sermon in the series "The Word Become Flesh: Jesus Alive in Us", Pastor Matt Sanders shares a sermon entitled, “The Gift of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31).”Link to Sermon notes and Wednesday Bible Study page: ⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/worshipservices/Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for a Bible study led by the preaching pastor on the upcoming sermon passage. Attend either in person or via Zoom. Please ⁠contact us⁠ if you would like to receive the Zoom link.Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WaialaeBaptistChurch⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/waialaebaptistchurch/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/c/WaialaeBaptistChurch

Proverbs 11:29-12:7, Judges 14:1-15:20, John 7:14-44. It is a God-shaped hole It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit (John 7:37)

Proverbs 11:30, Judges 15:14, John 7:14-41. It is a God-shaped hole It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit (John 7:37)

What do you believe and know about the Holy Spirit from Scripture? In John 1:29-34 we learn about it means than the Holy Spirit was on and remained with Jesus.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Proverbs 11:30, Judges 15:14, John 7:14-41. It is a God-shaped hole It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit (John 7:37)

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS 1. God in Person and Power (Acts 5:3–4) 2. Eternal with Father and Son (Hebrews 9:14) 3. Granted to All Who Believe (Ephesians 1:13–14)   NEW CITY CATECHISM Q36. What do we believe about the Holy Spirit? A. That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants him irrevocably to all who believe.

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Color: White Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1–14 Psalm: Psalm 33; antiphon: v. 6 Epistle: 1 John 5:4–10 Gospel: John 20:19–31 Introit: Psalm 81:1, 7a, 10, 16b; antiphon: 1 Peter 2:2a Verse: Matthew 28:7b; John 20:26a, c The Wounds of Christ Give Us Life   “For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood” (1 John 5:7). These three point to Christ and flow from Christ. Jesus shows His disciples His hands side, from which blood and water flowed, saying “Peace be with you.” He presents the wounds which turn our fear to gladness and which restore us to the Father. Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:23). His breath, His words are Spirit and life. They raise up our dry, dead bones and give us new and everlasting life (Ezek. 37:1–14). Christ now gives His ministers to speak His forgiving, Spirit-filled words to the penitent in His stead. Our Lord continues to come to His people, presenting His wounds to us in the Sacraments of water and blood. He bids us to touch His side at His table, to receive His risen body and blood in true faith, that believing we may have life in His name. Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

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James White's starts out his argument against baptismal regeneration by bringing up Romans 3:11, "There is none who understands, There is none who seeks for God;" or Ephesians 2:1, "And you were dead in your transgressions and sins," meaning the spiritually dead cannot make themselves spiritually alive by the physical act of the flesh by water baptism. Time marker 03:54 - Romans 8:5-9, "5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is at enmity toward God, for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8 and those who are in the flesh are not able to please God. 9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him." Therefore a person who has never been supernaturally "born again" by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3-8, 1 Corinthians 6:11,19, Titus 3:5-8, Romans 8:16) cannot "please God" even if they are trying to get water baptized because they are still in the flesh & not the Spirit. Thus their water baptism is completely worthless in this case & means nothing. God must do the work of spiritual regeneration first in a person before they can do anything authentic in the service of the True God of the Bible. The Spirit regenerates. How often have the clear words of Jesus been misunderstood! People universally re-write 'You must be born again.'

This resurrection story shows Jesus' faithfulness in fulfilling his promises, the Spirit's work in new creation, and the disciples' call to extend forgiveness throughout the world.

In “Presents of Presence,” Dr. Reverend Brandon Winstead explores how the risen Christ meets us in our fear, offering peace and empowering us through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19–29). This encouraging message challenges us to move beyond doubt and live out the reality of resurrection in everyday life. Don't forget to access the Sermon Reflection Guide in the show notes to reflect and apply this week's teaching.   Presents of the Presence Sermon Reflection Guide

Following Jesus is sometimes presented as the easy road, a path of safety and happiness. Read the New Testament, and you'll see a much different story: following Jesus is a narrow road that is often marked by pain and persecution. On the night before Jesus was crucified, Jesus gathered with his disciples for the Passover meal so he could prepare them for what was to come. In the face of suffering and death, Jesus said, Do not let your hearts be troubled (John 14:1), and in the following four chapters he taught his disciples how to trust and abide in Him when life hurts the most. Every Sunday in March we will be encouraged by Jesus' words as he teaches us how to remain in him.

Youth Pastor Jon-Michael Shelley preaches from John 4 on Jesus' discourse with the woman at the well and the Holy Spirit's work in healing shame.

In light of their need for more information, Jesus promises His disciples that the Spirit will teach them what they need to know for their task of taking the gospel to the nations and recording Scripture. Jesus shows that the Spirit's purposes–which should help the disciples to value Him more–that He promotes the truth and promotes Jesus.

How do we actually grow into the likeness of Jesus? In this sermon from John 14, Pastor Alex reflects on the slow, sometimes frustrating process of spiritual transformation and Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit as our Helper. As we move through this season of renewal, we're invited to reconsider what change really looks like and how God's work and our participation fit together. Rather than striving harder or waiting passively, this message explores a life shaped by partnership with the Spirit and a steady openness to the kind of transformation only God can bring.

Studies in John: 42 The Work of the Holy Spirit - John 16:1-15

JAN 18 | The Holy Spirit | John 3:5-8, Titus 3:4-7 …John 3:5-8Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.' The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”Titus 3:4-7But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Ephesians 2:20, 3:6 Family of God: The Church I.  Intro – I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God…. II.  God's Purpose for the Family:   a. Marriage and parenthood would reveal God's character.   b. Love. (God put children in families so they can experience His love and learn how to love others.)   c. Relationship and a sense of belonging   d. Support   e. Provide resources   f. Maintain physical and mental health   g. Pass on values to the next generation III.  Sin fragmented God's plan for families. Part of God's redemption plan is to adopt people into a new family, the Church. IV.  Family is not just a social structure, we should see it through the lens of the Trinity. Humanity, created in the image of the three-in-one God, is designed for relationships that mirror the Trinity itself.   a. This establishes family as not just about bloodlines but rather about covenant bonds. Mk 3:31–35 Ephesians 2:20-21 V.  Covenant Refresher: Parts of the covenant   a. Word – Jesus , living word, The Bible and it's truths   b. Terms   c. Blessing & Cursing   d. Oath   e. Blood      i. Sacrifice: Jesus death on the cross      ii. Priesthood, Us (1 Peter 2:9)   f. Seal – Holy Spirit (John 14:16, 17) VI.  God created humans and commanded them to fill the earth both with natural children and “godly offspring” (Genesis 1:28) to extend God's Kingdom. VII.  The Church family   a. functions as an instrument through which God accomplishes salvation. Col 1:18–22   b. is a means through which God blesses his people. §  Eph 3:6 And this is God's plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God's children. Both are part of the same body (family), and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus VIII.  Quotes   a. Lexham Survey of Theology The doctrine of the church can deliver us from individualism, from the idea that Christianity can all somehow be reduced or concentrated to fit into my experience, my personal relationship with God. As important as that relationship is, God has something much larger in mind. All of God's ways move towards the end of establishing the people of God, who he has called out from the world to be set aside as his people   b. Edmund Clowney – The Church The church is the community of the Word, the Word that reveals the plan and purpose of God. In the church the gospel is preached, believed, obeyed. It is the pillar and ground of the truth because it holds fast the Scriptures (Phil. 2:16) IX.  The Church is to be:   a. Holy – Set apart   b. Universal – the application of teaching should be accessible to all people and should not be added to.   c. Apostolic – remains faithful to the teaching and the mission of spreading the Good News of Jesus. X.  How does the church function? Acts 2   a. Devotion definition: to preserve, constantly diligent, great care and perseverance, adhere closely to.   b. Devoted themselves to the apostles teaching   c. Devoted themselves to prayer   d. Worshiped at the Temple each day   e. Met in one place   f. Devoted themselves to the fellowship §  Some theologians say that the real miracle of Pentecost is “from every nation under heaven” a body of believers is formed.   g. Devoted themselves to sharing meals (including the Lord's Supper)   h. Shared everything they had   i. This communal spiritual and practical way of life created a “family” of people that were not only set apart from the rest of society in how they loved and cared for each other but which also produced “signs and wonders”. (Acts 2:43) XI.  What are we to do?   a. Have a personal relationship with Jesus – this affects the others in the church. Who am I when I show up? Does God want to give me a word of encouragement or a scripture to someone in my church?   b. Go to church (Hebrews 10:25)   c. Be Devoted to your church   d. Be in unity      · Unity affords the greatest identifying mark of the people of God. That's why Luke emphasizes, all the believers were together and had everything in common. – “Acts” by Kenneth Gangel      · The most prominent features are the brotherly love and the undisturbed harmony of the believers. – A commentary on the Holy Scriptures by Lange (et. al.)   e. Be who God has called you to be, do what God has called you to do.   f. Be fruitful and multiply – Make disciples XII.  The Church is the Bride of Christ (Covenant Relationship)   a. Revelation 19:6   b. Ephesians 5:27

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The Third Article of the Creed—The Ministry of the Holy Spirit - John 15:26–16:15

The Holy Spirit is one of the most mysterious doctrines of our faith. It is important to know what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit, so we can experience joy and the empowerment He brings us.

10/29 Week 9: Holy Spirit – John 14:15-18, 26; Rom. 8:9-17Teaching by Elijah Dally, Mark Christian, Andy Nichols

In this episode, Christian Ann Larson—therapist, pastor, and co-leader of North City Church—teaches on what it means to live with a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit. She explores how our daily habits, routines, and relationships reveal what (or who) we truly depend on—and invites us to reimagine dependence as something holy, not weak.Through stories, humor, and reflection on John 14, Christian Ann helps us see that dependence on the Spirit brings peace of mind and heart, not restriction. Drawing from her experience as both a therapist and follower of Jesus, she contrasts cultural ideals of independence with the interdependence modeled by the Trinity itself—Father, Son, and Spirit.You'll also hear a few funny moments (including one involving getting lost in northern Wisconsin without Google Maps!) and guided reflection questions to help you pause and notice the Spirit's presence in your own life.Key Themes:Rethinking dependence vs. independenceJesus' promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14)The Spirit as Advocate, Comforter, and GuidePractical ways to create space for the Spirit's voiceInterdependence as the design of God's peoplePeace as a sign of being led by the SpiritReflection Questions:What or who do you find yourself depending on most these days?How might those dependencies be shaping your sense of peace?Where can you create space to listen to the Spirit this week?Scripture Reference: John 14:15–27 (NLT)