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Acts 11:19-30Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
With the message “Spirit-Filled Living,” Pastor Jack Graham brings a second part of a look at the Holy Spirit through the “Distinctives for Disciples” series. Pastor Graham teaches that the key to abundant life, to victorious life, is to know the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111
Join us for week four of our Ephesians series as Beverly shares a message on Spirit-filled living.
This week, we reached a significant milestone in Luke — after 25 weeks of preparation, we finally see Jesus begin His public ministry.Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see how God is moving at MetaChurch.Support the show
Join us this week as our guest speaker Anthony Gurrola comes and gives a word on leaning into the truths of the Lord and pressing into our God given gift of creativity, despite the resistance of the accuser. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Sunday Morning Message | 1 Corinthians 12:21-31 | November 16, 2025.
"The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit"This week, Dr. Rick Stinton concludes our series on what it means to be a Spirit-Filled believer and uses the examples of some of our very own people, here in New Hope Kailua.--By joining this ministry, you support us and play a vital role in our global mission to make a lasting impact on lives. Your contribution can make a significant difference. To help us, visit https://newhopekailua.org/giving--Stay ConnectedDownload our church app: NHK AppYouTubeInstagramWebsiteFacebookAudio-only SermonsApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotify
Abide: Being Spirit-Filled - Pastor Shawn Winters by Walnut Hill Comm. Church
Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Life has a way of moving in seasons rather than just days and months. Sometimes we find ourselves on the mountaintop, and other times we're deep in the valley, wrapped in what feels like a straitjacket of doubt and discouragement. But Romans 15:13 offers us a powerful promise: the God of hope can fill us with complete happiness and peace through our faith, and the Holy Spirit can cause us to overflow with hope. This isn't wishful thinking or blind optimism. The Greek word for hope here means 'expectation of what is sure.' We're not hoping for a maybe; we're expecting something certain. God doesn't peddle false hope or shallow encouragement. He offers real, tangible hope that we can build our lives upon. The key is understanding that faith is the currency that moves God's economy. It's not our need that necessarily moves God, but our trust in Him. When we give Him our discouragement, He offers overflowing joy. When we give Him our fear, He gives confidence. When we give Him our brokenness, He gives healing. This is a lopsided exchange where we always win. We don't have to stay stuck in despair. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can experience levels of hope and joy that transcend our human ability to manufacture them. The question is: will we trust Him enough to receive it?
Sunday Morning Worship Grace Free Lutheran Church - Maple Grove, MN Pastor Mark Molstre
The Fruit of the Spirit reveals the true evidence of God's presence in our lives. Power without character leads to collapse—but love, joy, peace, and self-control prove that Christ is truly living within us. Listen in as Pastor Larry concludes his sermon series, 'Spirit-Filled' with a message on the Fruit of the Spirit!
Mike shares in our series 'His Presence: Our Mission'. He invites us to believe that there is more of the Spirit available to all of us as we listen, and respond to what He is saying.
Is contention taking over your home? In this episode, Christi shares practical, faith-centered tools for LDS moms who want more peace, love, and the Spirit in their homes- especially while raising teenagers. Christi breaks down the three most effective strategies she has learned as a mom of teens and young adults: Taking responsibility for setting the spiritual and emotional tone with intention Inviting your kids without forcing or guilt-tripping Being patient with your child's personal journey You'll hear real life examples, LDS-focused parenting insights, and ways to strengthen your relationship with your teen, while keeping a loving, Spirit-filled environment. Want to go deeper? Learn more about Christi's 12 week coaching program called "Love at Home" by visiting her website. https://christidaviscoaching.com/
Wednesday evening message with Guest Pastor Nick Dalton. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Tuesday evening message with Pastor Sam Lee. Follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustinya to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here Tuesday nights at CLYA.
The sermon from The Oaks Church weekly gathering.
Join us for the next part in our sermon series where Pastor Andrew teaches on the importance of partnering with the Lord in our creativity so that we can help reach and redeem the culture. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
"The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit"This week, Bren Kelly shares from Acts 19, encouraging us on what it means to live a life out of conviction, empowered by the Holy Spirit.#NewHopeKailua #PastorMarkStinton #2025Sermon #OnlineChurch #ChurchOnline #ChurchInKailua #YouTube #YouTubeChannel #Subscribe #Sub #Follow #LikeIf this is your first time visiting us, we'd like to get to know you: https://bit.ly/nhk-connectSubscribe to receive our latest messages: https://bit.ly/nhk-sermonsTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://newhopekailua.org/givingSee what God can do through you. Be a part of our New Hope Kailua family, whether in-person or online!——Stay ConnectedDownload our church app: https://bit.ly/nhk-appWebsite: https://newhopekailua.org/New Hope Kailua Facebook: https://bit.ly/nhk-fbNew Hope Kailua Instagram: https://bit.ly/nhk-igAudio-only SermonsApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3LYiqNTGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/nhk-googlepodcastSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3LUtqvP
Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Acts 9:1-22But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
What is a Healthy Christian? (Ephesians 6:1-4) - Pastor Terry Ayers, Tabor Church
This powerful message reminds us that seeking counsel isn't a sign of weaknessit's actually a mark of wisdom and spiritual maturity. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6, we're invited to understand Jesus not just as Savior, but as our Wonderful Counselor who knows us more intimately than anyone else ever could. The sermon unpacks three compelling reasons why we need counsel: we don't know what we don't know, there's safety in wise advisors, and counsel provides direction for growth. What's particularly striking is how this teaching affirms that Jesus speaks to us through multiple channelsthrough prayer and Scripture, yes, but also through Christian counselors, pastors, small groups, worship music, and even everyday conversations in church hallways. The message challenges a false dichotomy many of us have held: that seeking professional help somehow means we lack faith. Instead, we're encouraged to see therapists, financial advisors, marriage counselors, and other helpers as tools in Jesus' toolbox. He uses them to reach us where we are. The key is ensuring our counsel is rooted in biblical truth and godly principles. This isn't about replacing Jesusit's about recognizing all the ways He chooses to minister to us. When we humble ourselves enough to admit we need help, we position ourselves to receive the multifaceted wisdom God wants to pour into our lives.
Sunday Morning Message | 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 | November 9, 2025
Pastor Jamaal Williams preaches from Ephesians 6:1-9 on November 9, 2025.
Wednesday evening message with Pastor Rex Johnson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Tuesday evening message with Pastor Sam Lee. Follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustinya to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here Tuesday nights at CLYA.
Join us for the next sermon in our series, where Pastor Andrew teaches on leaning into our design as creatives- for the Glory of the Creator who made us in His image.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Acts 8:26-40Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.“How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the earth.”The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?”And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Acts shows us what happens when ordinary people are filled with the Holy Spirit and sent by Jesus. The gospel advances not through comfort or human strength, but through surrendered lives and bold witness. As we follow Paul's journey to Rome and the early church's testimony, we are reminded that the same Spirit empowers us today to share Christ and make disciples wherever we go.
A spirit-filled church is not the same as a collective of spirit-filled individuals.
Sunday Morning Message - "Spirit-Filled Parenting"In this message from November 2, Pastor Kyle explores God's design for the parent-child relationship and how biblical parenting reflects our relationship with Him. We learn that parenting isn't just about raising better kids—it's about displaying Christ to the next generation. Paul's household codes in Ephesians show us that when parents display obedience to God, it disciples their children toward obedience. Our marriages and our walk with Christ become our loudest witness to our children. This passage calls children to obey and honor their parents "in the Lord," while challenging fathers (and all parents) not to provoke their children but to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.There's something profoundly beautiful about the way God designed families to work. Not just as biological units sharing the same last name, but as spiritual incubators where faith is caught as much as it's taught. The relationships between parents and children aren't merely about keeping order in the home—they're about displaying something far greater: the very nature of God's kingdom.
Message from Dave Hatcher on November 2, 2025
SERMON: HELP HARMONY AND HOPESCRIPTURE: ROMANS 15:1-13 SERIES: SPIRIT FILLED
Sunday Morning Service | 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 | November 2, 2025
Message from Dave Hatcher on November 2, 2025
This message challenges us to rethink what it truly means to be healthy. Drawing from Luke 10:27's call to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we're invited to examine whether we're merely avoiding sickness or actually thriving in every dimension of our lives. The sermon walks us through Jesus' own self-care practices, revealing that the Son of Goddespite His divinitystill needed to tend to His human body, emotions, relationships, and spiritual life. We see Jesus weeping openly, expressing anger, setting boundaries with family members, taking naps in boats, walking miles daily, and intentionally choosing solitude for prayer. This isn't about indulgence or treating ourselves to spa days; it's about stewardship of the one life and body God has given us. The message dismantles harmful religious guilt around spiritual disciplines, reminding us that God delights in five minutes of genuine connection just as much as an hour. We're encouraged to ask ourselves the honest questions: Am I thriving emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? Mentally? Relationally? The baptism at the end beautifully illustrates what it means to fix the wobble in our livesto shore up the unbalanced legs of our existence so we can walk steadily in our calling.
Wednesday evening message with Pastor Rex Johnson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
The Holy Spirit isn't just a presence to feel, He's a power to live by! In this message, we unpack what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit — the gift Jesus promised to every believer for power, prayer, and victory over the enemy. Discover how the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary people into bold witnesses and world changers. Don't settle for less when God has more for you!
Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.