Podcasts about spirit week

Speaker: David Santos This sermon was preached on Sunday July 19, 2026.

Episode Summary:In this message from Philippians 4:4-7, we continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at the peace Jesus gives. This is not a shallow peace that depends on life being easy, but the internal calm of the Spirit in the middle of pressure, pain, problems, and difficult people. Paul wrote about this peace from a Roman dungeon, showing us that peace is not the absence of difficulty but the presence of Jesus in the middle of it. Because Jesus is our peace, we can rejoice, relax, release our cares to the Father, and rest in what He has already given us.Main Scripture:Galatians 5:22-23Philippians 4:4-7Psalm 73:28Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 26:31 Peter 5:7Romans 5:1Big Idea:Jesus is our peace, and we live from His peace as we rejoice, relax, release, and rest.In This Episode:Peace is not the absence of difficulty; peace is the presence of Jesus in the middle of it.Worry and anxiety try to blind us to the peace that is already ours in Christ.Paul teaches us to rejoice in the Lord even when circumstances are painful, pressured, or uncertain.The Lord is near, not only beside us but living within us by His Spirit.Prayer, thanksgiving, and trust help us release our cares to God instead of carrying them alone.The peace of God guards our hearts and minds as we stop struggling and rest in Christ.Reflection Questions:Where have I been looking for peace outside of Christ?What circumstance has made it hard for me to rejoice in the Lord?What problem, pressure, or person has caused me to forget that the Lord is near?What care have I cast on God, only to reel it back in later?What can I thank God for because He is good, even before the situation changes?Where do I need to stop struggling and trust the peace of God to guard my heart and mind?Next Steps:Read Philippians 4:4-7 this week and practice the four acts of faith: rejoice, relax, release, and rest.When worry rises, stop and talk to the Father instead of carrying the pressure alone.Speak God's promises out loud so your own heart can hear what He has said.Thank God because He is good, not only when everything feels good.Identify one care you have been reeling back in, and release it to God again without taking it back.Remind yourself daily: Jesus is my peace, and His peace already lives inside me.Closing Line:Listen in, share it with someone who needs peace, and subscribe for more messages from The Gospel Unfiltered.

Speaker: David Santos This sermon was preached on Sunday July 12, 2026.

Come Holy Spirit Week 3

Episode Summary:In this message from Galatians 5, we continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at joy. Pastor teaches that joy is not the same as happiness, because happiness depends on what is happening around us, while joy comes from Christ within us. Because Jesus lives in us, joy is already available, even when life brings pain, pressure, difficult people, or real problems. This episode reminds us to decide, desire, and determine to live from the joy Jesus has already placed inside us.Main Scripture:Galatians 5:22-23John 15:11James 1:2Psalm 23John 16:20-21Hebrews 12:2Philippians 4:4Zephaniah 3:17Big Idea:Because Jesus lives in us, joy is not something we chase; it is something we choose to live from.In This Episode:Joy is one flavor of the fruit of the Spirit, produced by the Holy Spirit and carried by believers.Jesus said His joy would be in us and that our joy would be complete, lacking nothing.Happiness depends on happenings, but joy depends on Christ and is not ruled by circumstances.Pain, people, pressure, and problems can become joy blinders that hide what Jesus has already given.We can decide, desire, and determine to be joyful before the next trial arrives.The joy of the Lord gives strength, perspective, and the ability to shake it off and step up when life throws dirt our way.Reflection Questions:Have I been living as though joy is already in me, or as though I am still waiting for it to arrive?Where have I confused happiness with joy by letting circumstances determine my spiritual condition?Which joy blinder has been most active in my life: pain, people, pressure, or problems?What decision about joy do I need to make now, before the next difficult moment comes?Where do I need to shake it off and step up instead of allowing circumstances to bury me?What would change this week if I lived from the joy of the Lord as my strength?Next Steps:Read Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15:11 this week, and declare, “I have joy because Jesus lives in me.”Decide now, in prayer, that you will choose joy before the next trial arrives.Rejoice in the Lord while you are in the middle of the situation, not only after it changes.Identify the joy blinder that has been hiding your joy, and stop letting it have the final say.Bring joy into your home or workplace this week by choosing to speak and act from the joy Jesus has given you.Practice laughing in it, shaking it off, and stepping up when life throws more dirt your way.Closing Line:Listen in, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you do not miss the next message in the series.

This week's energy reading and messages from Spirit.

Stevens Roundtable: Celebrating 3 Million Miles with Jim & Ann Lewis In this special Stevens Roundtable, Trucker Tim catches up with legendary Stevens Transport team drivers Jim and Ann Lewis as they celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 3 million safe miles each and 16 years with Stevens Transport as independent contractors. The couple shares the secrets behind their success, including trust, communication, teamwork, and a driver-first company culture that has kept them part of the Stevens family for more than a decade and a half. They also discuss the advantages of team driving, the opportunities available to drivers at Stevens Transport, and their new role mentoring the next generation of professional team drivers. Their story is a powerful reminder that success in trucking is built one mile, one relationship, and one commitment at a time. Stevens Transport Sprit Week Recap One of the things that makes Stevens Transport special isn't just the trucks, the freight, or the miles we cover. It's the people. And this past week, that Stevens spirit was on full display during Spirit Week!  From the drivers out on the road to the team members inside the building, everybody got in on the fun. Thanks for making Spirit Week one to remember! Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight: James Brooks Meet James Brooks, a Stevens Transport Independent Contractor! He didn't initially set out to hit 1 million miles, but somewhere along the way, the milestone crept up on him and he crossed it anyway. Now he describes the feeling like a proud parent watching a baby bird take flight for the first time.  In this Driver Spotlight, James's story is a testament to what loyalty, discipline, and a strong work ethic can build over time. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ34Z_H0kpM Tip of the Stevens Cap: This week, we're tipping the Big Ten Gallon Stevens Cap to two outstanding members of the Stevens family.  Augie Castilleja,  who celebrates an incredible milestone, 20 years with Stevens Transport and Mario McDaniel, who officially completed his second lease with Stevens Transport. Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

Come Holy Spirit Week 2Consecrate a Fast!

Episode Summary:In this episode, we begin the Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at the first and most important flavor: love. Through Galatians 5:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 13, we are reminded that love is not something we manufacture in our own strength. It is the life of Jesus spiritually cultivated in us by the Holy Spirit. This message calls us to live as conduits of God's love, trusting Him to transform people while we stay faithful to love them.Main Scripture:Galatians 5:22-231 Corinthians 13:1-8Big Idea:The Spirit produces the love of God in us so we can live as conduits of His love to others.In This Episode:The fruit of the Spirit is not self-manufactured; it is spiritually cultivated through connection with Jesus.Love is more than a feeling or even a choice. Because God is love, love becomes part of who we are in Christ.Spiritual gifts matter, but without love they amount to nothing. The real mark of maturity is not activity, but affection.Love marks us as people who have been changed by God, giving us a new heart and new eyes for people around us.Love never fails because it keeps its eyes on God, distributes His love freely, and trusts the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do.The calling card of believers is not merely morality, but the substance of love that points people to Jesus.Reflection Questions:What am I doing that looks good on the outside but needs to be checked for love on the inside?Do I see love only as something I should do, or as part of who I am in Christ?Where has love started showing up in me in ways that show God is changing my heart?Do I read 1 Corinthians 13 as a crushing checklist or as a description of who God has made me to be?In what relationship or situation do I need to stop trying to win the argument and make love my aim?Where have I made God's love conditional because I do not fully trust the Holy Spirit to do His work?Next Steps:Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 this week as a description of the love God is producing in you.Ask God to reveal where your actions are not being motivated by love.Choose one person you have struggled to love and ask God to help you distribute His love to them.Stop keeping a record of wrongs in one relationship, and practice releasing what love does not hold onto.Begin each day by declaring, "I am loved," before trying to love others.Trust the Holy Spirit to transform people while you stay faithful to love them.Closing Line:Listen today, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you do not miss the next message in the series.

Come Holy Spirit Week 1Return to the Lord!

Speaker: Emily Plater This sermon was preached on Sunday June 21, 2026.

This week we have church once again at the park. And we tackle one of the most talked about aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit; the sign gifts. Anthony takes us through some general principles we should believe as we think about the sign gifts, and then talks about the three sign gifts in particular; healing, tongues, and prophecy. 

Come, Holy Spirit — Week 4: There's Water. Why Wait? | Acts 2:1–13, 37–41 Texts: Acts 2:1–13, 37–41; Matthew 3:13; Matthew 28:18–19; Romans 6:3–4Baptism Sunday is not a normal Sunday with a little water at the end.In Week 4 of Come, Holy Spirit, Pastor Kevin closes the series by showing how perfectly Baptism Sunday fits with the work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit who fills us does not leave us hidden. The Spirit who leads us does not leave us passive. The Spirit who seals us does not leave us silent. The Holy Spirit gives ordinary people courage to publicly belong to Jesus.This message walks through Acts 2 and answers five questions people often have about baptism: why should I be baptized, what does baptism mean, how should I be baptized, who should be baptized, and when should I be baptized. Along the way, Pastor Kevin reminds us that baptism is not about religious performance or spiritual perfection. It is an outward sign of an inward decision, a public picture of the gospel, and a first step of obedience for redeemed people.If you have trusted Jesus but kept putting off baptism, this message is a clear, joyful, biblical invitation: there's water. Why wait? Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Pastor Kyle takes us through the topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Take a listen!

Speaker: Janelle Ibaven This sermon was preached on Sunday May 24, 2026.

Speaker: Emily Plater This sermon was preached on Sunday June 7, 2026.

Speaker: Janelle Ibaven This sermon was preached on Sunday June 14, 2026.

Pastor Jason shares a message about how the Holy Spirit can work in our lives and through our relationships.

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Come, Holy Spirit — Week 3: God Keeps Us | Ephesians 1:11–14 Texts: Ephesians 1:11–14A lot of people fear that what started well may not finish well.In Week 3 of Come, Holy Spirit, Pastor Kevin teaches from Ephesians 1 and shows that the Holy Spirit is not only the One who fills God's people and leads God's people—He is the One who keeps God's people. He is God's seal and guarantee that what Jesus purchased, God will complete.This message is a powerful reminder that redemption is not fragile. In Christ, believers have obtained an inheritance, been sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, and given the assurance that their future is held by the faithfulness of God—not the strength of their own grip.If you have ever felt unfinished, insecure, or afraid you will not make it, this message points you back to the finished work of Jesus and forward to the promise God will surely complete.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Even though church is at the park for the month of June, we are continuing our series called; The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Today's topic is the fruit of the Spirit! We see how what we learn about the fruit of the Spirit really makes us ask the question of what is growing out of us? 

Pastor Jason Browning shares a message of how the Holy Spirit can lead you and your family.

Today we got to here from the lead pastor of Beloved South Phoenix; Juan Chavez. We were so blessed to hear him give us some updates on ministries we have supported and partnered with, as well as walk us through, what it means to walk by the Spirit. 

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Come, Holy Spirit — Week 2: Guided Into Truth | John 16:12–15 Texts: John 16:12–15; John 16:7–8; Romans 8:26; Proverbs 3:5–6A lot of people know about the Father. They know about the Son. But when it comes to the Holy Spirit, they feel uncertain, distant, or confused.In Week 2 of Come, Holy Spirit, Miguel Plaza teaches from John 16 and reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not a mystery to avoid, but a person to know. He is not an optional extra for redeemed people. He is the gift of the redeemed age, given to guide believers into truth, convict them with love, and lead them toward God's purpose.This message unpacks who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why following Jesus in real life is never meant to happen by human strength alone. The Spirit comforts, convicts, guides, strengthens, and helps ordinary believers take their next step of obedience.If you have ever felt stuck, unsure, spiritually behind, or uncertain about how God leads, this message is a clear and practical invitation to be led by the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Pastor Jay is finishing our series called, "The Holy Spirit." Listen and enjoy!STAY CONNECTED:Website: https//www.clcc.ca/Instagram: @clcc.church

Pastor Jason Browning shares a message of what life in the Holy Spirit Looks like and how you can be recognized for the Spirit within you.

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Poured Out on All God's People | Joel 2:28–29Texts: Joel 2:28–29; Acts 2:14–18; Luke 24:49; John 14:16–17; Romans 8:11A lot of people live like God saves by grace, but expects them to keep going by grit.On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jose begins the new series Come, Holy Spirit by reminding us that God does not redeem His people and then leave them empty. He fills what He reclaims. The Christian life is not just a life we are commanded to live. It is a life we are empowered to live by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.In this message, we see Joel's promise of devastation, return, mercy, restoration, and then the outpouring of God's Spirit. This is not a promise for a spiritual elite. It is not for only the gifted, the visible, or the already mature. It is the promise poured out on all God's redeemed people.This message is an invitation to stop trying to live the redeemed life in your own strength and to receive the Spirit as God's gift for His people.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Pastor Jason Browning shares a message of how the Holy Spirit is still working in our midst today.

Life In The Spirit

This week Gretchen Gee brings us an amazing word from Acts 2 on Pentecost Sunday. She helps us see how this text shows us that we are no longer alone. She does a great job showing us what the text meant for the first listeners, what it means for us, and what it means for our broader culture. Be sure to take a listen! 

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This week Pastor Deron unpacks scripture to what it says about the Third Person of the TrinityKey VerseGENESIS – 1:1,2 (NKJV)1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness [a]was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.PRAY

This week we see what Jesus teaches us about the Holy Spirit. Three main ideas Jesus seems to be trying to get across; 1. It is to our advantage that we have the Holy Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit is the Ultimate Friend. 3. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. 

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This Mothers Day Pastor Deron introduces us to the basics of who the Holy Spirit is.Key Verse2 COR 13:1414 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the [d]communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 

HOLY SPIRIT – WEEK 4 Sermon Notes Summary: The Holy Spirit & Our “Why” Pastor: Dave BrownSeries: Holy Spirit (Final Week)Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 (with references to ch. 13–14, Acts 1:8) Main Theme The Holy Spirit empowers believers with power (dunamis)—not for personal gain or spiritual moments, but to advance God's kingdom on earth. To rightly use this power, we must align with God's “why”—His purpose of bringing heaven to earth through love and truth. Key Ideas 1. Don't “Box Up” the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is not just for a series or moment. He is meant to continually shape and empower our daily lives. We are called to stay attuned to His presence all year long. 2. The Importance of “Why” A compelling why gives meaning to our actions (the what and how). Many people lose their sense of purpose and end up living someone else's “why.” Not all “whys” are equal—some lead to emptiness (e.g., money or comfort). Key Quote: “Power is only as good as the story it supports.” 3. The Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) “Power” (dunamis) = strength, ability, force (like dynamite). God gives power so we can be witnesses. But power can build or destroy—it depends on the purpose behind it. 4. A Bigger Gospel The gospel is not just about going to heaven. It is about God bringing His kingdom to earth now. Key Truth: Not escape → but restoration Not evacuation → but invasion of heaven into earth Anchor Prayer: “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” 5. Why We Need the Spirit's Power Advancing God's kingdom requires real power because it: Challenges comfort and convenience Breaks consumer Christianity Confronts control, fear, and reputation Tears down idols (bitterness, pride, sin, tribalism) “Some things need to be blown up.” 6. Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12) Different gifts, same Spirit. Given to each believer. Purpose: the common good, not personal glory. Examples of gifts: Wisdom, knowledge, faith Healing, miracles Prophecy, discernment Tongues and interpretation 7. Alignment Matters The Holy Spirit won't empower misaligned motives. Gifts must serve God's purpose, not ours. Our hearts must match His “why.” 8. The Greater Gifts: Love & Prophecy (Ch. 13–14) Love = The Heartbeat Foundation of all spiritual gifts. Without love, nothing has life. Prophecy = The Breath Speaking truth from God. Giving voice to love. Key Insight: Love gives truth beauty. Truth gives love a voice. 9. Truth + Love = Spiritual Maturity Love without truth = enabling/self-centeredness Truth without love = harsh and destructive Maturity = living both together 10. Our Calling: Witness & Prophet Witness (Luke's emphasis): Living testimony of Jesus Prophet (Paul's emphasis): Speaking truth after encountering God Both require: Encounter with God Transformation Spirit-enabled boldness Reflection Questions What story am I serving? What is driving my life—comfort or calling? Am I living by fear or faith? Am I seeking approval from people or obedience to God? Application Desire spiritual gifts—but prioritize love. Align your life with God's kingdom purpose. Live as a witness: embody truth and love. Allow the Spirit to transform your motivations. Closing Challenge Don't settle for a small gospel. Don't settle for comfortable Christianity. Be a Spirit-filled people through whom heaven breaks into earth. Closing Prayer Focus Tune our hearts to the Spirit Align our “why” with God's purpose Empower us to live as witnesses Help us reflect God's love and truth to the world  

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Speaker: Janelle Ibaven This sermon was preached on Sunday May 5th 2026.

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Speaker: Janelle Ibaven This sermon was preached on Sunday April 26th 2026.