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Powerful Effects of the Holy Spirit

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Holy Spirit, as the Spirit of love, profoundly influences the lives of those called by God. It is poured out abundantly within us, diffusing divine love into our hearts and strengthening us through trials and afflictions. This love of God, produced by the Holy Spirit, manifests as the fruit of Christ-like characteristics, ensuring that our love for each other reflects the love of God reigning within us. True love toward God is incomplete unless it leads us to love one another, diffusing itself over all within its range and becoming fully developed. Without this love for our brethren, our love for Him would be defective, failing to accomplish its designed purpose. Through the Holy Spirit, we are imbued with the faith of Christ, a living faith that demonstrates itself in love to God and to all humanity, showing kindness and compassion as evidence of its presence in our hearts. This Spirit also empowers us with the love that casts out fear, inspiring courage and boldness to face dangers and endure persecutions, making us strong in the face of challenges as we develop the holy, righteous character God desires for us.

What the Holy Spirit Does (2005)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's Spirit will never prod us to do anything that is not godly love, and because it a spirit of a sound mind, it will never motivate us to do crazy things.

The Spirit of Bondage

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God did not give us a spirit of fear or bondage. Faith is the antidote to a spirit of slavish cowardice and timidity, the opposite of boldness from the Holy Spirit.

Love God, Love Neighbor

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The outgoing concern toward other beings begins with God the Father to Christ to us. How much we love our brethren may be a good gauge of how much we love God.

Using Power Righteously (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

When we yield to God's Spirit, we receive the power to do the things God has prepared His firstfruits to accomplish, adding to the capabilities of the spirit in man.

The Right Use of Power

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

With dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.