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"A Different Kind of Power" - Chris Schoon

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The Holy Spirit: Our Companion W/Pastor Ericka White

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529987/fan_mail/new] In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Ericka White explores one of the most personal and comforting truths Jesus ever spoke: the Holy Spirit is not merely a force to understand or a doctrine to debate, but a Companion to know. Drawing from John 14, Pastor Ericka invites us to see the Holy Spirit as “The Friend” Jesus promised would never leave us or abandon us. Before Pentecost brought public power, Jesus first prepared His disciples for personal relationship. The Spirit comes alongside us in grief and joy, in parenting and ministry, in uncertainty and everyday life. If you have ever wondered whether God is truly near, this message offers this reminder: through the Holy Spirit, the presence of Jesus continues with us today. You are not alone. You are not abandoned. And you are never sent alone.

"Believing Thomas" - Pastor Mary Hulst

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529987/fan_mail/new] What happens when faith and doubt walk side by side? In this message from John 20, Pastor Mary Hulst explores the story often known as “Doubting Thomas,” inviting us to see him instead as Believing Thomas—and even Brave Thomas. We were reminded that questions are not signs of weak faith, but often part of a sincere and attentive journey with Jesus. In a world marked by uncertainty, grief, and unanswered questions, Jesus meets us with patience and grace. He makes room for our doubts, our wonderings, and our longing to believe. This sermon is a powerful encouragement for anyone who has ever asked, “God, what are You doing?” and a reminder that even in the midst of our questions, Jesus continues to call us forward in faith.

Gifted to Love W/LeMarr Jackson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529987/fan_mail/new] Pastoring, encouragement, praying, singing, leading, and many more. The Spirit is the one who gives us gifts according to His grace. These gifts are meant for the upbuilding of the kingdom. The Bible is also explicit about what the purpose of these gifts are... in order to love! Every gift has been given to love those that we are in community with which builds the kingdom of heaven right here on earth. So, use your gifts with the authority and power given to you from God!

The Lord and Giver of Life W/Pastor Andrea

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529987/fan_mail/new] This week we used the Nicene Creed, an ecumenical testimony of what we believe, as a launching point for thinking about the Holy Spirit. The creed describes the Spirit this way: "The Lord, the giver of life." That is such a foundational way of thinking about the Holy Spirit when often we assume that this member of the trinity is only at work in the spectacular and the supernatural. But in recognizing that our very life depends on the Spirit at all times, we realize He is closer and more accessible than we think. Just as the Spirit was breathed into Adam's nostrils to give life, and over those dry bones in the valley, and on the disciples in that upper room... the Spirit is still filling our lungs with the very Breath of God so that we might have life.