Habitation Church

Recovering the Spirit’s Design for a Fully Functioning Church

In this essential message, Bob Gladstone exposes how the modern church has drifted from God’s original blueprint. Instead of a body where every believer functions in the power of the Holy Spirit, many churches have settled into a model where a few people do the ministry and the rest watch. But this is not what Jesus had in mind.   Drawing from Ephesians 4, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 12, Bob unpacks how the Spirit has given specific gifts to every believer—gifts of prophecy, teaching, encouragement, leadership, healing, generosity, and more—not to be admired from afar, but to be used for the building up of the body. When those gifts are dormant, the church is weak. When they’re active, the body grows into the full measure of Christ.   This message is a clear call to maturity. Bob challenges passive mindsets and reminds us that if the church is going to reflect Jesus to the world, it will require every member functioning, not just a few leaders up front. This isn’t about hype or chasing platform. It’s about faithfully using what the Spirit has given to serve, to build, and to reveal the fullness of Jesus through His people.   If you’ve ever wondered why church feels shallow or disconnected, or if you’ve felt like you have more to offer but don’t know how or where to start the Spirit has already given you what you need. The question is—are you using it?

The Time for Obedience

In this prophetic message, guest speaker Brian Guerin brings a strong and timely word about the season many of us find ourselves in. Drawing from Acts 5, he unpacks how God can open doors and shift seasons, but we still have to choose obedience. The supernatural may break the prison open, but it’s up to us to go and stand where God is calling us. Brian speaks directly to the spiritual crossroads facing our church and others like it. He shares that some have been in a wilderness season, not because something is wrong, but because God has been killing off self, pride, and old ways of thinking to prepare us for what’s next. The call now is to move forward with clarity, humility, and the fear of the Lord—even when it’s unpopular or misunderstood. This word is both encouragement and warning. There is grace for transition and fresh assignments ahead, but they will require radical obedience. Brian reminds us that real obedience doesn’t always lead to applause. Sometimes it leads to misunderstanding or even resistance. But if we don’t obey, we risk repeating old seasons. This is a wake-up call to tune our hearts to the Word of the Lord, shake off distraction, and step into what God is saying now.

Becoming a Body That Reflects Jesus Together

Note: We want to apologize for the audio quality in this message. The original recording was corrupted, so we had to use a backup audio file captured on a phone. Thanks for your grace and understanding.   In this powerful and pastoral message, Samuel speaks about grace, giftedness, and how the body of Christ is meant to function in unity and love. He reminds us that God gives gifts by His own choice, not because of our worth or effort. Some are gifted in ways that are more visible, others in ways that are quiet—but all of it is grace, and all of it is meant to serve others. Samuel calls us to confront envy, accusation, and competition in the church by embracing how God has made us and honoring how He’s made others. He warns against chasing roles or recognition and calls us to find contentment in being who God made us to be—whether seen or unseen. This message also dives deep into the hard work of love in community. From conflict and correction to restoration and discipleship, Samuel challenges us to reflect Jesus by how we handle each other’s weakness and sin. The goal is not perfection, but a Spirit-filled body where each part serves the other, and together we put the image of Jesus on display.

Returning to a Presence Centered Life Together

In this message, Mike calls us back to what God originally invited us into. Not to build a church brand or a ministry system, but to become a people who know God and learn how to live life together around His presence. Looking at Ephesians 2 and the seven churches in Revelation, Michael reminds us that it is possible to be doing good things while missing the one thing that matters most. The presence of God is meant to be central, not just in our gatherings but in our daily lives. This is an invitation to realign our hearts and lives around the presence of Jesus. To ask honest questions about what we are actually building. To return to the fire that marked the beginning. To say yes again. To let Him in again.

What If They Do Get Healed?

What If They Do Get Healed?: Reposturing Our Hearts   Most of us have asked the question, “What if they don’t get healed?”—but in this message, Frankie flips the question: “What if they do?” Drawing from stories in Scripture and his own life—including the miraculous healing of his mom—Frankie challenges us to let the Bible shape our expectations again. Too often, we let past disappointments, logic, or tradition shrink our faith. But what if the God of the Bible is still doing what He’s always done? What if He really is that willing, that powerful, and that good? This message is a call to shift the posture of our hearts—not to hype up miracles, but to stop settling for less than what Jesus promised. If He still heals… are we ready to believe it? Are we ready to be part of it?