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Born of the Spirit (John 3:1-21)

In this forty-fourth sermon in the series "The Word Become Flesh: Jesus Alive in Us", Pastor Phil Kim shares a sermon entitled, “The Work of the Spirit (John 16:4-15).”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

John Eldridge outlines the free gifts of the Holy Spirit and the power to use questions to reach others. Andrew Gaught also explains about the power of communion as a body of Christ.See, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, John 14:26, Matthew 16:13,15, Galatians 5:22-23 and Ephesians 3:18

When the disciples were distressed about Jesus ascending into heaven, he assured them, “It is for yourgood that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will sendhim to you” (John 16:7). That Advocate is the Holy Spirit. If Jesus had stayed in the grave, the Holy Spiritwould have had no reason to enter the lives of disciples.But Jesus lives, and it makes a difference. The Spirit provides faith and purpose for life. Pentecost, thecelebration of the special arrival of the Holy Spirit, is the third great festival of the Church, along withthe Nativity and the Resurrection. Pentecost closes the fifty-day period after Easter and ends the festivalhalf of the church year. The Church dresses in red on this day to commemorate the tongues of fire thatmarked the Spirit's gift as well as the blood of the martyrs.Support the showMessages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL.To find out more about King of Kings...Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ info@visitkok.comRemember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

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This week marks Ascension Day, May 14![1. Photo by Timo Volz on Unsplash.] So let's rise to that occasion and survey at least seven notions about that place to which Jesus ascended—Heaven. Is it true that Heaven is only “spiritual”? Or that we can't know about Heaven is like, so it's best we not think much about that unchanging, un-earthly or very-earthly dimension where “time shall be no more” and where basically good people go? We'll do our best to bypass modern myth and search the only certain Source. Episode sponsors All that Glows by Lauren Smyth Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Novel Marketing The Talismiths: The Secret Saboteur by M. L. Hodder Mission update New at Lorehaven: weekly reviews, recent website upgrades Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Concession stand Concession: Randy Alcorn just released a similar article last week. By intention, I didn't read the article, or my own previous material. There's a chance some of my myths (in no special order) overlap. I do credit Alcorn's Heaven (2004) as a formative influence. Yet here I'll attempt to base my reasons straight on Scripture. In the past I've rankled some folks with strange afterlife ideas. Yet in the last 20 years more people have “discovered” New Earth. 1. Heaven is only a “spiritual” place. This usually comes not from teaching, but memes and impressions. Some of us also recall the phrase “spiritual body” (1 Cor. 15:44). Since God is Spirit (John 4:24), isn't this the same kind of spirit? Won't this mean we'll have no body, becoming intangible, ghostly? It's true that God the Father is spirit, without a body. Yet not Jesus. All resurrection ideas are based on His physical/spiritual nature. Yes, Heaven today is for souls separated from bodies (2 Cor. 5). It won't stay that way after the final resurrection Jesus promises. Paul in 1 Cor. 15 defines “spiritual body” as Spirit-powered body. And in 2 Cor. 5 he promises we will be “further clothed,” not naked. 2. It's best not to think about Heaven. This too is not taught in Scripture, except from misquoted verses. 1 Cor. 2:9, “what no eye has seen…” doesn't truly command this. Even if this were about Heaven, it never discourages imagination. But it isn't anyway. It's about “things God has revealed” (verse 10). Scripture's images encourage, not suppress truthful imagination. I'm not sure why else God would inspire such fantastical imagery. With biblical foundation, it's impossible to think “too much” on this. See also: nonsense about “being so heavenly minded…” Bad logic. Being biblically “heavenly minded” helps us love “earthly good.” We avoid that gnostic impulse the slogan was meant to counter. 3. “Time shall be no more” in Heaven. People really do assume this phrase comes from the Bible. It's actually from the hymn “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder.” That's a partial quote from Rev. 10:6 (KJV), warning that time is up. But the phrase got loose and reinforces vague, “spiritoid” images. Maybe we could say time runs different in today's Heaven. Revelation describes events in sequence, as Heaven watches. It references waiting martyrs (Rev. 6:11) and “half an hour” (8:1). In either case, Scripture never implies time/matter has gone evil. A possible rule: we need special proof for “X won't be in Heaven.” Unless the Bible says, don't assume that thing won't last forever. 4. Basically good people go to Heaven. We hear this all the time, in pop culture, funerals, our own doubts. A lot of time this myth isn't specifically taught, only caught. But I did hear a Mormon apologist Jacob Hansen teaching this. In his view, basically only Hitler or “sons of perdition” go to Hell. This notion will result in doctrine and fiction with bad views of evil. Villains will become more “misunderstood” in reality and in stories. Scripture never teaches this. Hell is real. Not all go to Heaven. And if pagans saw Heaven correctly, they wouldn't want to anyway. Imagine an eternity of worshiping King Jesus in everything we do. There can by definition be no perfect world apart from His reign. 5. Today's Heaven looks like Earth. Some years ago, we saw many books about “heaven tourism.” One or two got discredited. One or two got made into movies. Sometimes adults wrote the tell-all. But one little boy glimpsed it(?). Whether or not they had visions, they do reinforce some myths. For example, one book spoke of Heaven in many earthly terms. On principle, I disagree—but not because earthliness is bad. Rather, it's premature. Heaven hasn't yet united with Earth (Rev. 21). Similarly, I hear Christians talking about believers now resurrected. But unless they have their bodies back, resurrection is still future! Heaven is fantastic now. Next comes the even better sequel. 6. We can't know what Heaven is like. Even if God never promised New Earth, Heaven would be great. You get past death and suffering. You get to be with Jesus Christ. You get to reunite with believing family, saints, heroes, and angels. And even as you wait (accelerated time?) there are things to do! Angels in Heaven now worship God all the time. What an epic sight. You might get to witness a higher view of events playing on Earth. And I'm sure we begin getting answers to many of our questions. But also, see Revelation 6. Martyrs are still waiting for what's next. In fact, they know about terrible things and want God's vengeance. They get no “memory wipe,” only the start of greater perspective. 7. Heaven could never unite with Earth. Reckless words about Earth and bodies devalues God's creation. See: “that's just her shell” or “she'll never see him on this Earth.” In fact, God promised she'll get back that body and he'll be back. Nothing in Scripture condemns our body or the material world. It doesn't endorse myths like “the Earth gets forever destroyed.” In fact, 2 Peter 3 speaks in terms of fire that refines our planet. Isaiah 60, 65-66 and Rev. 21 promise a Heaven/Earth reunion. The word “new” doesn't negate those nouns’ ordinary meanings. Heaven is where God dwells. Earth is where we would have dwelt. In this future God and Man all dwell together in one world (Rev. 21)! Com station Top question for listeners What do you long for most in Heaven or the future New Heavens? April wrote this for episode 303 about overseas tales: K-dramas may have romantic clichés just like anime or manga, but they handle them better than many Western media. It's a slow build-up, less sexualized, and focuses on emotions, sacrifice, and getting to know the other person, rather than how quickly you can get two attractive people into bed or make them kiss. Western romance is more about lust these days and that's because it has such a bad reputation as a genre, while the old-fashioned romance of classic books is still considered respectable literature. Next on Fantastical Truth This Thursday, some Christians will observe Ascension Day. That's the lesser-known sequel to Easter Sunday, honoring the time when Jesus Christ returned to Heaven. His disciples recorded His famous last words, including His command: “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 all that I have commanded you.” How does this Great Commission affect our fantastical stories?

"Why the Church?"Matthew 16:15-19; Proverbs 29:18 ESVThe Church Series - Part 1 Why does Oasis Church exist?Pastor Nate ClarkeApril 26, 2026Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwASERMON NOTES:- Matthew 16:15-19- Proverbs 29:18 ESV- Why The Church?- "If the church is central to God's purpose, as seen in both history and the gospel, it must surely also be central to our lives." John Stott- Philippians 2:1-2- 1 Corinthians 12:4-6- "The bible knows nothing of solitary religion." John Wesley - Our Vision: Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost- Worship God- Worship: 'worth-ship'; to attribute the highest worth, honor, or value.- Worship God     - Lift up God's son, Jesus- John 12:32     - Sensitive to God's Spirit- John 14:16-18- Acts 2:17-18     - Weekly rhythm- Hebrews 10:25- "Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man." DL Moody     - Finances- Proverbs 3:9     - Expressive praise (sub point 5, and this sub point has 4 sub points of its own lol)- Psalm 29:2          - Voices lifted- Psalm 95:1          - Clapping and shouting- Psalm 47:1- Psalm 98:4          - Lifting hands- Psalm 134:2- Psalm 63:4          - Dancing- Psalm 149:3- Equip the believers- Ephesians 4:11-15- Equip the believers     - Through the preaching of the Word- 2 Timothy 3:16-17     - Through Bible studies, group gatherings     - Through prayer     - Through fellowship- Proverbs 27:17     - Through serving one another- Galatians 5:13- 1 Peter 4:10- Reach the lost- Matthew 28:19-20- Luke 19:10- Reach the lost     - By witnessing     - By giving and sending     - By inviting and making room- Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost- Church Responses     - Critic: stands outside and judges the church     - Cynic: hands holded at the back with suspicion about everything     - Curious: open to explore and see     - Consumer: takes and takes from the church      - Creator: serves to make it what Jesus intended it to beOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

Living the Gospel, neighbor to neighbor   Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 4:19 Romans 10:14-15   None of this matters if you don't have a burden for the lost. We talk about the things we love. Maybe we need to reconnect with our love for Jesus. We are becoming people who BOLDY GO: Be present Outside the box Love intentionally (Mark 12:30-31) Depend on the Spirit (John 15:4-6) Listen & learn You   Matthew 9:35-38   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Crossroads Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CrossroadsFairOaks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=29f93fab-45f2-4463-9a37-f4ad802326f8

Thanks for watching! This sermon was preached by Dave Cook at Calvary Baptist Church on 4/19/2026 as part of our Gospel of John sermon series. We'd love to have you join us in person or learn more about who we are.

You are invited to discover that what you see isn't all there is—a spirit world reveals the deeper realm of life. You're born of both flesh and Spirit (John 3:6), and when you live by the Spirit you walk in victory and become a blessing to others. God's breath is in you—He loves you, He'll never leave you, and He's your friend (John 15:15).God's Love is so Wonderful | Prophet Ezekiah Francis ​Watch in Englishhttps://youtube.com/live/pHnOsI1otsgWatch in Tamil (தமிழ்) https://youtube.com/live/sfy6e47eRC4Watch in Hindi (हिंदी) https://youtube.com/live/6p27mdxjePsWatch in Telugu (తెలుగు) https://youtube.com/live/OY1lYWcosGYWatch in Malayalam (മലയാളം) https://youtube.com/live/whjNb3XNrRsWatch in Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)https://youtube.com/live/Ll2dy1BoW_U

pastor John Musser teaches on renewing spiritual passion from 2 Timothy, addressing how believers can move past fear and live in the "Dunamis" power of God's Spirit | 4-17-26 In His Presence - session 3 

Bestowing the SpiritJohn 20:19-31John 20:19-3119 When it was evening on that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because they feared the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”20 Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” 22 After saying this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”24 But Thomas (called “Twin”), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples were telling him, “We've seen the Lord!”But he said to them, “If I don't see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe.”26 A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Don't be faithless, but believe.”28 Thomas responded to him, “My Lord and my God!”29 Jesus said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.The Mission of God (Mission Dei)1. God, who is love, is missional and has a mission.2. Scripture bears witness to God's mission.3. The church is called and sent to participate in this mission.“Peace be with you.”Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side.“Peace be with you.”John 20:22-2322 After saying this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”John 20:28 Thomas responded to him, “My Lord and my God!”1. God has a mission, and the church is called and sent to participate in this mission.2. As disciples, we are called and sent by the power of the Holy Spirit (20:21).Who is it that you are seeking?• Rabboni! My Teacher! (vs. 16)• “I have seen the Lord.” (vs. 18)• “...the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” (vs. 20)• “We've seen the Lord!” (vs. 25)• “My Lord and my God!” (vs. 28)John 20:23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”1. God has a mission, and the church is called and sent to participate in this mission.2. As disciples, we are called and sent by the power of the Holy Spirit (20:21).3. In our “sent-ness,” we are given a task– forgiveness and retaining.To forgive (aphiemi)to release, to dismissJohn 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.Sin is taken away when unbelief is removed, and people are restored to a relationship with God.To retain (krateō)to hold to accountJohn 15:26-27 26 “When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father —the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 You also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.1. God has a mission, and the church is called and sent to participate in this mission.2. As disciples, we are called and sent by the power of the Holy Spirit (20:21).3. In our “sent-ness,” we are given a task– forgiveness and retaining.4. As disciples, we are to voice our convictions in a world where the truth is not obvious.

What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation.We cover:Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of GodWhat Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5)The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heartWhy the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problemThe difference between reformation and regenerationWhy salvation is a miracle, not a merit systemHow to know if you've truly been born againWhether you grew up in the church, have all the right answers, and still wonder if you truly know God — or you're just beginning to ask who Jesus really is — this conversation is for you.

Send us a one-way message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We read John 3 and 4 and sit with three private encounters that reveal who Jesus is and what he offers. We leave with a simple encouragement: Jesus is accessible, and he meets our questions and mess with truth and grace. • John's goal in writing: helping us know Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man • Jesus and Nicodemus: being born from above by water and Spirit • John 3:16 in context: God's love and rescue rather than condemnation • Light and darkness: why people avoid exposure and how truth brings freedom • John the Baptist's joy: Jesus becomes greater as John becomes less • Jesus and the Samaritan woman: living water that satisfies forever • Worship in spirit and truth: beyond location and tradition • A village transformed: testimony, belief and “Savior of the world” • The royal official's son: trusting Jesus' word without demanding signs • Closing reflection: bringing complaints, questions and concerns to an accessible Jesus  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Reading: John 11: 1-53 NLT

Guided Question Have I truly experienced the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, or am I relying on tradition, emotion, or head knowledge to define my faith? Summary This message challenges believers to discern whether their faith is authentic by examining the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. While many claim Christianity by upbringing or verbal confession, true salvation is marked by the indwelling Spirit. The Holy Spirit alone illuminates Scripture, produces spiritual fruit, convicts of sin, and assures us of our relationship with God. Without Him, even the most disciplined religious life remains empty. Dr. Lewis concludes with a call to self-examination and surrender, emphasizing the Spirit-led life over rote religious practice. Outline I. Introduction: Surface-Level Christianity The Word of God cannot be fully grasped without the Spirit. New believers often exhibit a spiritual hunger that signals true faith. II. A Testimony of Real Conversion A man uninterested in church suddenly desires the Bible after salvation. His hunger reflects the Holy Spirit's work, not mere human curiosity. III. What Marks True Salvation? Outward confession alone is not the biblical evidence of salvation. Jesus did not trust all who claimed belief (John 2:23–25). Nicodemus believed in Jesus but still lacked the Spirit (John 3:1–7). IV. The Holy Spirit: God's Seal and Guide The Spirit is God's down payment and assurance of redemption (Ephesians 1:13–14). The absence of the Spirit means one is not Christ's (Romans 8:9). The Spirit leads, confirms our adoption, and gives us intimacy with God (Romans 8:14–16). V. Counterfeit Faith Exposed Cultural or passive faith can mimic genuine faith but lacks transformation. True faith includes repentance, desire to know God, and fruit of the Spirit. VI. Academic Religion Without the Spirit Even seminary or Bible teaching can become dead without the Spirit's presence. Intellectual pursuit does not equal spiritual transformation. VII. Final Call: Examine Yourselves Paul calls believers to test whether they are truly in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). Signs of the Spirit include fruit, conviction, guidance, and internal witness. Key Takeaways The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the clearest evidence of genuine salvation. Verbal confession or church involvement does not equal spiritual rebirth. Only the Spirit can bring Scripture to life and guide us into God's will. Intellectual knowledge without the Spirit leads to spiritual dryness and pride. Believers should regularly test their faith and examine whether spiritual fruit is evident. True Christian living flows from the Spirit, not performance or habit. Scripture References John 2:23–25 – Jesus did not entrust Himself to superficial believers. John 3:1–7 – Nicodemus is told he must be born again by the Spirit. Ephesians 1:13–14 – The Holy Spirit is the seal and pledge of our inheritance. Romans 8:9 – Anyone without the Spirit does not belong to Christ. Romans 8:14–16 – The Spirit leads and testifies that we are God's children. 2 Corinthians 13:5 – Believers are commanded to examine themselves. Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit as the evidence of transformation. 1 Corinthians 2:10–16 – The Spirit reveals and interprets the deep things of God.   Recorded 6/28/81

Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a | Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 | John 3:1-17 | Psalm 121. Preached for the Second Sunday in Lent (2026-03-01).

March 1, 2026 Fools Born of Water and the Spirit - John 3:1-17 by Sermons of Pastor Paul Kaldahl

Jesus said that those who worship the Father in Spirit and in truth are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.Unless we allow God to transform our Spirit and come into alignment with His, we cannot truly have the relationship that He desires.Is your Spirit in communion with God's?WEBSITE: http://www.heartlandfree.comFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/heartlandevangelicalfreechurch/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandfree/

https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/2026_02_16_WWW_Demon_Invasion.m4a February 16, 2026 Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, Novelist and Life Coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, February 16, 2026, and this is episode #3 in Series 2026. This episode is titled, “The Demon Invasion.” Talk about demons elicits various types of responses, from “You’re crazy” to “You’re right.” In this week’s message, we’re going to explore briefly the topic of the current demon invasion and how the Christ-Follower should deal with it. We are going to focus only on what the Bible says because the Bible is Truth. But first, I want to tell you that my featured book for this week, THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES Trilogy, is on sale for only $21.00. This offer includes all three novels of the trilogy—The Madonna of Pisano, A Sicilian Farewell, and Return to Bella Terra. That’s a 42% discount off the regular price. This sale will last only until the end of February. So, get your copy now and follow the page-turning saga of Maria Landro as she faces losing her fortune, her family, and her faith. Click on the link below or in the show notes to get your copy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFJC4RM And now, on to this week’s message. For centuries in the Western world, the topic of demons was considered not only taboo but ridiculous and off limits. After all, we were far enough advanced on the civilization scale that we no longer needed the foolishness of believing in demons. Science had taken over the western mind, and science was king. Moreover, science, being observable and concrete, saw no indication of demons in the natural, material realm. And, if we couldn’t prove something scientifically, then it did not exist. If we could not see it, it wasn’t there. Anyone who still believed in demons, therefore, was considered backward, uneducated, and downright silly. But things have changed here in the West. Over the past half century, with the rising interest in Eastern mysticism and a renewed interest in paganism, the spiritual realm has become a topic of major focus and exploration. Why? Because science has failed to address the inner part of us that is intangible. In other words, the human heart. When God created you, He breathed into you a soul and you became a living being. Scripture says this in Genesis 2: 7: “The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” In other words, God breathed into you His own breath, and this is what distinguishes you from every other creature. Your soul is what gives you life, what enables you to breathe and walk around and act. Your soul is what enables you to think and choose, to love and experience emotions. Your soul embodies your personality and is what makes you uniquely YOU. God also gave you a spirit. Your spirit is the core of who you truly are. It is the real you, your essence, and the only part of you that can connect to God because God is Spirit (John 4: 24). Now, what does all of this have to do with demons? Plenty. WHAT ARE DEMONS? Demons also are spirits, but they are the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim. The Nephilim were the offspring in human form of the union between fallen angels and human women. The purpose of this unholy union was to corrupt human DNA in order to prevent the Messiah from being born. These hybrid creatures called Nephilim were eventually destroyed in the great Flood of Noah. But their spirits still exist and are called demons. Moreover, there is much evidence today that the Nephilim have reappeared because fallen angels have re-entered the earthly sphere. You may be thinking, “Dr. MaryAnn, you’ve really lost it this time! Fallen angels impregnating women? Come on! You expect me to believe that?” If this is what you’re thinking, then I refer you to Genesis 6: 4: “Back then, and later, there were giants on the earth, who were born as a result of the unholy union of heavenly beings with the human daughters.” These “heavenly beings” were the fallen angels who had rebelled, together with Satan, against God and were evicted from Heaven. Now stay with me because it gets even more interesting. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DEMONS AND MENTAL ILLNESS The LORD God became so angry at sin and at this unholy union between fallen angels and earthly women that He destroyed the earth in Noah’s flood. In that flood, every single person on earth died except Noah and his family. Only Noah and his family still had pure DNA from which the future Messiah could be born. After the Nephilim died, along with the rest of sinful humanity, their spirits continued to exist, and these spirits are what we now call demons. Since demons are disembodied spirits—in other words spirits without a body—they are continually looking for a body to inhabit, whether a human body or an animal body. When a person, through sin, allows a demon access to his life, that demon will encroach upon that person to the degree that the person allows it, even to the point of total possession of the person. Today, because of blatant, brazen sin, we are witnessing an increasing invasion of demonic spirits into people’s lives. The results of this invasion are catastrophic, first to the person who has allowed the demons entrance, and second to society in general. One such very serious result of demon invasion is the increase in mental illness. While there are cases of mental illness rooted in physical causes such as brain chemistry issues or brain trauma, a good deal of mental illness is rooted in demonic oppression. Sadly, this fact is rarely, if ever, considered by mental health professionals. Patients are given all kinds of medication that may alleviate the symptoms but never cure the root cause of the problem because the root cause is spiritual, not physical. The incidence of mental illness in our culture has increased exponentially and continues to increase. Suicide is on the rise, especially among young teens. Nervous breakdowns, panic attacks, anxiety, and depression have become commonplace. Incidents of random shootings are growing at alarming rates. Has anyone asked why? I posit that much of mental illness today is the result of demonic invasion of the human soul. Statistics gathered in 2022 from the National Institute of Mental Health show that approximately 23.1% of the United States population suffers from mental health issues. This calculates to almost 60 million people in the United States with a mental illness of any type. Why such a high number? THE NEFARIOUS EFFECTS OF SIN A chief reason is that the incidence of sin has increased. Sin, my friend, opens the door to Satan. I’m going to say that again. Sin opens the door to Satan. Our culture today openly condones sin and even celebrates it. Evil is promoted as good and good as evil. In choosing evil, people have actually invited disembodied, demonic spirits to use their bodies as dwelling places. And when a demon attaches to your body or, worse yet, lives inside your body through demonic possession, it wreaks havoc to your entire life, especially your mental life. If you yourself have been suffering from mental illness and are having great difficulty getting better despite counseling and medication, consider the possibility that demons may be involved and that you need to deal with your problem spiritually and not just physically or mentally. If you don’t know where to turn, seek the counsel of a pastor who is experienced in dealing with demons. If you still need help, email me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com and I will direct you to a deliverance ministry that can help you. You see, my friend, the goal of Satan and his demons is to steal, kill, and destroy you. Always. His goal never changes, nor do his tactics. Most of the world is oblivious to what is really happening out there. Hordes of demons have invaded our earth through what are called portals, or openings, between the natural realm of earth and the spirit realm above the earth where fallen angels reside. The Bible calls this area “the Second Heaven.” It is the headquarters from which Satan plans and strategizes his attacks on humanity. Above the Second Heaven is the Third Heaven where God dwells with the good angels and the saints of God, those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord and lived for him while on the earth. Directly above the earth is the First Heaven, the heaven we know as current residents of this earth. This First Heaven is now witnessing the invasion of demonic spirits from the Second Heaven. They are coming in the form of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena or UAPs, formerly called UFOs. The media is telling us that these sightings are aliens from other planets. In a way, the media is right. But what they are not telling you because they do not know is that these sightings are not aliens from other planets but fallen angels from the Second Heaven invading the earth to prepare the world for the rise of the AntiChrist, the personification of Satan himself. I have much more to say on the topic, but I will end here for this week. Please subscribe to this podcast for upcoming messages on the truth about what is happening in our world today. It is all prophesied and explained in the Holy Bible. We are living in a time of great deception. (Listen to my podcast for February 9th titled The Great Deception for more information.) The world needs truth. Truth is a person, and His name is Jesus Christ. If you have not yet met Jesus Christ, I invite you to meet Him now. Pray this simple prayer with me: Lord Jesus, I want to know You because I want to know Truth. I've been living a lie, and it has gotten me to places where I don't want to be. So I choose now to turn away from the lie and to embrace You Who are Truth. I invite You into my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. Thank You for revealing to me that You are Truth. In Your Name I pray. Amen. If you sincerely prayed this prayer from your heart, you are now a born-again child of God. Welcome to the Family of God! Write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com, and I will send you a free PDF e-booklet titled After You're Born Again. In closing, I want to remind you that my featured book for this week is my popular trilogy titled THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES. See what happens to a soul who allows Satan to invade him. All three novels are on sale in a single ebook volume for only $21.00. That’s a 42% discount off the regular price. This sale will last only until the end of February. So, get your copy now and follow the page-turning saga of Maria Landro as she faces losing her fortune, her family, and her faith. Click on the link below or in the show notes to purchase. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFJC4RM Winning with the Word is available on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast venues as well as on YouTube. Check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/drmaryanndiorio. Until next time, remember that God loves you just as you are and just where you are. Yet, He doesn't want you to stay there. As you walk with Him, He will help you to keep on winning with the Word. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO WINNING WITH THE WORD.________________________________ Copyright 2026 by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD. All Rights Reserved. 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This Sunday, our Ministries Director, Zack Green, wraps up our series, Run to Win! Together, we discuss the importance of keeping in step with the Spirit.   Summit Park Church is a life-giving church in Lee's Summit, MO, with an incredible kids program, Bible-centered teaching, and an encouraging atmosphere for the whole family. Plan your visit at https://www.summitparkchurch.com. 425 SW Oldham Pkwy, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081.

Who is God? Pastor Heath Lambert presents six foundational truths from Scripture: God is real, spirit, creator, sovereign, perfect, and savior. This comprehensive teaching explains the nature of the God who made everything and offers salvation through Jesus Christ.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and the question0:48 - The challenge: So much to say in 10 minutes1:27 - Truth 1: God is real (Exodus 3:14)2:20 - We all know God is real deep down2:45 - Truth 2: God is spirit (John 4:24)3:19 - Why invisibility doesn't defeat God's existence3:44 - Truth 3: God is creator (Isaiah 40:28)4:32 - Truth 4: God is sovereign (Psalm 115:3)5:23 - The one being who does all He pleases5:45 - Truth 5: God is perfect (Deuteronomy 32:4)6:32 - Why God's perfection matters6:59 - Truth 6: God is our savior (Titus 3:4-6)7:43 - The terrible reality: We are not perfect8:21 - God's mercy through Jesus Christ9:11 - Final answer: Knowing God through salvationKey Topics Covered- God's Reality - Exodus 3:14 and the self-existent "I Am"- Universal Knowledge - Romans 1:19 and why everyone knows God exists- God as Spirit - John 4:24 and why God is invisible to our eyes- The Air Analogy - Why invisibility doesn't equal non-existence- God as Creator - Isaiah 40:28 and everything made by God- God's Sovereignty - Psalm 115:3 and divine control over all- The Only One Who Pleases - Why God alone does whatever He desires- God's Perfection - Deuteronomy 32:4 and complete righteousness- Trust in God's Justice - Why we can have confidence in His reign- Our Imperfection Problem - The contrast between God's perfection and our sin- God as Savior - Titus 3:4-6 and salvation through grace not works- The Gospel Path - How knowing ourselves as sinners leads to knowing God as Savior- Complete Knowledge - How salvation opens the door to fully knowing GodScripture ReferencesExodus 3:14 - God's name as "I Am Who I Am"Romans 1:19 - What can be known about God is plainJohn 4:24 - God is spiritIsaiah 40:28 - The Lord as everlasting God and creatorPsalm 115:3 - Our God does all that He pleasesDeuteronomy 32:4 - God's work is perfect, all His ways are justTitus 3:4-6 - God our Savior appeared in mercy through ChristLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about which of these six truths about God most impacts you.Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

Caleb Clardy teaches from John 1:19-34 on February 1, 2026Support the show

Pastor Rodney taught that following Jesus means being continually filled with the Holy Spirit—God not just with us, but living in us—bringing new (resurrection) life, forgiveness, and restored relationship. Because of Jesus, the Spirit's presence is no longer temporary but permanent, empowering every believer daily to live holy lives and carry out God's mission to learn about Him, lead others to Him, and love like Him. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

What does it truly mean to be born of water and the Spirit? Jesus continues His conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:5–10, revealing that entry into God's kingdom requires more than knowledge or tradition—it requires spiritual rebirth. We explore the meaning of Jesus' words, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how this new birth transforms the heart and life of every believer.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Isabel Kolste. Graphics & Publication by Isabel Kolste. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

What happens when we stop being spectators and become seekers? As we pursue God with our whole heart, the Holy Spirit removes distraction, awakens us spiritually, and reveals the deep, life-giving things God has prepared for those who love Him.

This Passage give us six insights into Jesus' presence with His followers through the Holy Spirit

Christian life is not a religion of rules but a relationship of communion with the Spirit. Like breath in our lungs, He is essential for our daily walk with Christ. Main Points Recognition of the Spirit (John 14:17) The world does not know Him, but we must. Recognizing His presence brings spiritual awareness. Abiding in the Spirit (John 15:4–5) Abiding means living in constant fellowship. The Spirit is the vine through which Christ's life flows. Surrender to the Spirit (Galatians 5:16, 25) Communion requires yielding. To walk by the Spirit is to let Him lead. Life Applications Cultivate daily recognition: pause throughout the day to acknowledge the Spirit's presence. Develop abiding habits: read, meditate, and pray with the Spirit's help. Practice surrender: obey the Spirit's promptings even when it costs. Theologian Quote “The Holy Spirit is the bond by which Christ effectually unites us to Himself.” – John Calvin Conclusion Communion with the Spirit transforms Christianity from ritual to relationship, from striving to abiding. Prayer “Spirit of God, teach us to recognize You, abide in You, and surrender to Your leading. Keep us in step with You each day. Amen.”

Friendship with God Part 2 “The Mission of the Spirit” John 16:4b-15   Download the Friendship with God Daily Bible Reading Journal | https://bit.ly/3IkMFBA   Watch Daily Bible Reading Journal Explainer Video: https://youtu.be/lNMkYueEBh0   -- REACH Resources Visit the REACH webpage | https://www.fcchudson.com/reach    -- GET CONNECTED! https://www.fcchudson.com and click Next Steps!   --- Stay connected! Website: https://www.fcchudson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcchudson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fcchudson YouTube: https://bit.ly/3twyuMN Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-community-church-hudson/id1815577020 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uQLVXLr6cig3TEgPYSpDL?si=e0175be24e1141b2   #fcchudson #churchonline Take your next step with us! https://bit.ly/3IJv7f1

Led by the Spirit - John Roughton. 14/9/25

In this episode of Pray the Word on John 20:20–22, David Platt calls us to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit of God.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

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Thank you for joining us for this in-depth solo lecture from Dr. John Vervaeke, where he continues his exploration of cognition, meaning, and spirit from the perspective of relevance realization and predictive processing. In this talk, John takes us on a journey through the architecture of the mind, explaining how voluntary necessity, scientific idealization, and porous participation form the basis of how we understand ourselves and the world. He unpacks the imaginal dimension of cognition, the deep entanglement of anticipation and rationality, and how the fellowship of the spirit provides an existential framework for collective meaning-making. Drawing from philosophers like Spinoza, Merleau-Ponty, Charles Taylor, and William Desmond, and cognitive scientists like Carl Friston and Andy Clark, John interweaves modern theory with ancient insight to offer a profound vision of how reason, imagination, and love can coexist. Shownotes: 00:00 – Introduction and Opening Remarks 01:17 – Welcoming Remarks 02:59 – The Role of Idealization in Science 04:23 – Predictive Processing and Meta Problems 05:59 – Anticipation and Relevance Realization 16:15 – Opponent Processing and Optimal Grip 20:13 – The Imaginal and Rationality 23:03 – Relevance Realization and Enlightenment Rationality 23:31 – The Dichotomies of Modernity 25:31 – Voluntary Necessity Explained 28:39 – The Role of Faith and Spirit 31:41 – The Levels of Human Existence 41:19 – The Power of Community and Shared Meaning 50:44 – Fellowship of the Spirit 1:12:00 – Closing Reflections on Community as Icon of Reality Referenced Works and Concepts: Books and Authors: "True Enough" – Catherine Elgin "Sources of the Self" and "A Secular Age" – Charles Taylor "Phenomenology of Perception" – Maurice Merleau-Ponty "Ethics" – Spinoza (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3800) "The Reasons of Love" – Harry Frankfurt "The Construction of Social Reality" – John Searle "Being and the Between" – William Desmond Thinkers and Researchers: Carl Friston – Free Energy Principle Andy Clark – Predictive Mind Eric Hoel – Consciousness and Science Michael Levin – Bioelectric Cognition Dan Chiappe – Reasoning and Dialogue Mark Miller – Relevance Realization Anderson Deasy & John Geiger – Sensed Presence Core Concepts: Predictive Processing Relevance Realization 4E Cognition (Embodied, Embedded, Enacted, Extended) Voluntary Necessity Imaginal Participation Opponent Processing Internal Family Systems (IFS) Narrative Selfhood Fellowship of the Spirit Related Series and Resources: Awakening from the Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8VujfYQ-00pT-6pTOm4q-rz1c Philosophical Silk Road: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Explore Further: The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Learn more: https://vervaekefoundation.org/ To engage in regular practices informed and endorsed by John, visit Awaken to Meaning: https://awakentomeaning.com/join-practice/ Follow John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke

John 14v16-17 "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."The Holy Spirit is a person. The implication of that is that we ought to fellowship with Him

"We Don't Talk About the Holy Spirit" | Why Jesus Said the Spirit Is Our Greatest AdvantageIs the Holy Spirit the most misunderstood person of the Trinity? In this powerful and personal teaching, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis dives deep into what Jesus said about the Holy Spirit—and why it's time we stop avoiding this vital part of our faith.Using stories, Scripture, and humor (yes, including a memorable “Encanto” moment!), Marian breaks down the confusion many believers feel around the Holy Spirit and helps us see that He is not the “crazy uncle” of Christianity—but the very power of God dwelling in us.✅ What You'll Learn in this Teaching:Who the Holy Spirit is (and who He's not)Why Jesus called the Spirit our greatest advantage (John 16:7)How to receive and walk in the power of the Spirit (John 7:37–39)What Ezekiel and Acts tell us about the Spirit's transforming workHow to stop blocking the river of living water God wants to flow through you

As Jesus spends his final moments with his disciples, he gives them the sobering warning that they will be hated by the world. But despite the persecution they will face, they can take heart because Jesus will be sending them the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will be their "Helper" as He convicts the world towards repentance, guides disciples into a deeper understanding of the Gospel, and transforms sorrow into indestructible joy. As such, disciples of Christ should respond to the hatred of the world, not by avoiding or attacking or accommodating to the world, but by being witnesses to the world as they are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

As Jesus spends his final moments with his disciples, he gives them the sobering warning that they will be hated by the world. But despite the persecution they will face, they can take heart because Jesus will be sending them the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will be their "Helper" as He convicts the world towards repentance, guides disciples into a deeper understanding of the Gospel, and transforms sorrow into indestructible joy. As such, disciples of Christ should respond to the hatred of the world, not by avoiding or attacking or accommodating to the world, but by being witnesses to the world as they are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Caleb Clardy teaches from John 14: 23-27; 16: 7-15 on June 29, 2025Support the show

Christians today can dangerously emphasize the extraordinary signs of the Holy Spirit to the woeful neglect of the Spirit's ordinary signs. In this sermon, The Ordinary Signs of the Spirit, Pastor Ben Nistor unpacks John 16:4–15 to reveal how the Spirit works in ordinary, yet powerful ways. While some today focus on dramatic, miraculous experiences, the Bible emphasizes the Spirit's ongoing ministry—convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, guiding believers into truth, glorifying Jesus, and transforming hearts through sanctification. These are the ordinary and ongoing signs that the Spirit is present and active in His people. Discover how to recognize the Spirit's work in your life and in the church today! #HolySpirit #ChristianSermon #John16 #PastorBenNistor #SpiritLedLife #Sanctification #ConvictionOfSin #GlorifyJesus #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchToday #OrdinarySignsOfTheSpirit #HolySpiritPower #ChristianLiving #GospelTruth #SpiritFilled #SermonOnTheHolySpirit ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_ed2b831850b94f0cb6bc52e67e4a2d65.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_510735ef9d014e1eb45538ddb8014def.pdf ________________________________________ In this video: Review of previous sermons in series Main Points Application ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

How do I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this message, Lead Pastor John Lindell shares a dynamic word on how we can walk in victory and fullness as we become empowered by the Holy Spirit.

In this episode of Pray the Word on John 5:19–20, David Platt encourages us to summit our lives to the guidance of the Holy Spirit of God.This upcoming year, together, we have the opportunity of enabling 10,000 gospel learners in hard-to-reach countries; and to engage over 30 million people with gospel-centered content, just like the podcast you're listening to today.Join us in making Jesus known in all neighborhoods and nations today!Visit radical.net/makejesusknown now!Explore more content from Radical.

In this episode of Pray the Word on John 2:19–21, David Platt explains how Jesus' sacrifice makes us temples of the Holy Spirit.This upcoming year, together, we have the opportunity of enabling 10,000 gospel learners in hard-to-reach countries; and to engage over 30 million people with gospel-centered content, just like the podcast you're listening to today.Join us in making Jesus known in all neighborhoods and nations today!Visit radical.net/makejesusknown now!Explore more content from Radical.