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The Wonderful, Powerful Gift of God's Holy Spirit
Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we receive God's Spirit, we cannot escape the responsibility of using it, being a light to the world in the correct way of living. Hi Spirit is His power.
The Three Witnesses of Christ (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe presence of the Holy Spirit in a person testifies of God, not necessarily by any spoken word, but by the evidence of a changed life.
What Makes a True Disciple? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaHow does God identify Himself with His disciples today? No miracle manifests itself when He sends His Spirit, but the Spirit begins producing miraculous changes.
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSimeon's life serves as a precursor to that of God's called-out ones, demonstrating the elements necessary to bring a person to spiritual maturity.
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.
The Identifying Sign of a True Disciple of Jesus
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThis message, acquiring inspiration from Lone Survivor, the story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and his fallen teammates, explores how extreme training forged an unbreakable brotherhood, characterized by love, sacrifice, and a commitment to never let another down. The Navy Seals fear is not of death, but of failing their team—drawing a powerful parallel to the bond Christ desires among His disciples. Just as the way SEAL's are identified by their love for each other, Jesus commands His disciples, then and now, to be recognized by their love—not just any love, but by the self-sacrificing, enduring love He demonstrated (John 13:34- 35). This kind of love is characterized as longsuffering (patient endurance through mistreatment) and kindness (active goodness, even toward enemies). These principles are not optional but are commands. As Jesus publicly identifies Himself with physical Israel and the Israel of God, He identifies with us when we follow His command to love one another. Only when we practice this radical Christ-like love (patient, kind, forgiving) is how the world will know we truly belong to Him.
Assurance (Part Two): Of the Path to Glory
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe can be assured that we are God's heirs and offspring if we are led by the spirit, remaining on the sanctified path of fellowship, growing continually.