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The Holy Spirit: The Power of God
Sermon by Kim MyersThe Holy Spirit plays a vital role in our spiritual lives by interceding for us. It assists us in prayer, helping us to express needs and requests to God that we may not even realize we should include. As we struggle to communicate our thoughts, the Holy Spirit comforts and supports us, ensuring our petitions align with God's will. This divine intervention enables us to grow spiritually and shapes us to produce the fruit of the Spirit, reflecting God's character in our lives. Through the Holy Spirit, God opens our minds to understand His laws and doctrines, guiding us toward salvation and a deeper relationship with Him.
The Intercessory Character of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Holy Spirit, identified as Jesus Christ in this context, serves as a vital Intercessor for believers, continuously aiding them in their weaknesses. Christ, as the Spirit, helps bear the heavy burdens of human frailty, which includes physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles often expressed through inward groaning. In moments when believers are unsure of what or how to pray, Christ intercedes on their behalf with groans that words cannot express. This intercession is ongoing, not merely occasional, as Christ keeps on interceding in accordance with God's will. God the Son searches the hearts of believers, intuitively understanding their unvoiced needs and conveying their requests to the Father. Even when prayers are not perfectly articulated, Christ interprets the intentions of the mind, ensuring that the true desires of the heart are presented before God. This continuous intercessory role provides immense comfort, assuring believers that Christ is always concerned for their interests, watching over them, and representing them in God's presence. As the ultimate High Priest, Christ sets an example of self-sacrificing intercession, embodying the loving attitude expected of members of God's family.
We Have an Advocate With the Father
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen we sin, we have an advocate with Jesus Christ, who has been commissioned to forgive our sins upon repentance. There is no forgiveness apart from Christ.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
The Prayers of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's example teaches us to pray humbly in all situations, including decision making, resisting temptation, and acquiring spiritual strength.
The Five Paraklete Sayings
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe five parakletos sayings of Christ prove that the Holy Spirit is the essence, mind, and power of God and Christ in us, providing us assistance and counsel.
Whatever We Ask
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer comes under attack if we live double-lives, giving us a guilty conscience, not practicing what we have been taught, allowing our hearts to condemn us.
Whose Side Are We On?
Sermon by Bill OnisickWhen we step into the role of the accuser, especially when we dare to accuse our spiritual siblings, we are acting on behalf of Satan the devil.
Stewardship of God's Temple (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe antidote to double-mindedness and distractions is single-minded focus on God's law through meditating God's word, thus guarding our hearts.