Have you ever wished that you could hear directly from God? In this message, discover how the Holy Spirit speaks to us in order to bring us closer to God.
Heaven on Earth #2: Victory Over Sin
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus promises us victory over sin, but it is the Holy Spirit who gives us that victory today. The power of the Holy Spirit gives us the ability to win the battle over sin today. We don't need to wait until we get to heaven to be free from sin.
Heaven on Earth #1: The Presence of God
Heaven is where God is, and often that feels otherworldly and out of reach. But for those who believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit brings heaven to earth. Through the Holy Spirit, we can enjoy all that awaits us in heaven while on earth.
We were created to enjoy the presence of the God, yet sin limits our ability to experience God's presence. Jesus died for us and the Holy Spirit came so that we can live in the presence of God.
Pulling Weeds: Busyness
Busyness robs relationships of the time they need to grow deep and flourish. A look at the story of Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha helps us understand what's most important when allocating our time.
Resources:
Important vs. Urgent chart
Pulling Weeds: Addictions
Addiction begins when we try to satisfy our desires with something other than God. Once we take a hard look at addictions, whether they are spiritual, physical or psychological, we discover that the weed of addiction is more harmful, and more prevalent than we may have suspected.
Resources:
- Video series: BridgePointe Stories - Addictions
- Video: "Internet Addiction" by Simon Sinek