In this episode of The Bonfire Jesse Bradley discusses the story of Jesus bringing hope to a man possessed by demons in Mark chapter 5. He emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' hope, which not only changes lives but also grows and spreads. You will be encouraged to trust in Jesus, even when life takes unexpected turns, and to share your stories of how Jesus has changed your life. Don't miss the concept about being a "hope leader" by bringing hope to others. Are you ready to cultivate daily habits that can help you find your mission and vision from God?

Jesus has a clear and consistent message for all of us in scripture. Do not give up. Why do we feel like we want to give up and what can we do about it? How do we build ourselves up with the truth and words of Jesus so we can persevere?

1 Your good emotions can lead to bad decisions.

2 Bad solutions steal your peace and delay your purpose.

3 When you are in a low place, just start serving.

4 God opens doors that you don't deserve.

5 God sees your suffering and hears your prayers.

6 Your restoration is linked to their restoration.

Today on The Bonfire we dig into the story of Nicodemus and the concept that religion doesn't satisfy. A relationship with Jesus is beyond religion. Find out how to be born again and let's let a fresh wave of the Holy Spirit wash over us. 

1 God's favor extends beyond your abilities.

2 God's favor proclaims His unstoppable grace.

3 God's favor makes memories that strengthen your faith.

4 God's favor is saturated with purpose so that more people will be set free.

Jesse Bradley discusses the concept of hope, focusing on the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. He emphasizes that hope is relational, received, and retold. Hope grows the closer one gets to Jesus, and it is received from Jesus, not from religious practices. Hope is active and requires determination, courage, and faith.

The fear of God courageously follows God's plan

The fear of God protects kindness

The fear of God resists dark agendas

The fear of God leads to God's favor

The Holy Spirit has transformational power! Jesse emphasizes that transformation often involves change and growth, which can sometimes be painful but is ultimately beneficial. The Holy Spirit is a relationship that can lead to shifts in one's life, requiring trust and surrender. Reflect on your personal growth over the past year and identify areas where they want to become more like Christ. Are you ready to be open to the work of the Holy Spirit?

What is and what is not kindness? This could be a big shift as we look at how Jesus treated people and how we should respond with choosing the spirit instead of the flesh as we interact with others. 

The Holy Spirit is God and one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. He provides power, comfort, truth, and yes, fire. Today, we're talking about the joy of the Holy Spirit and how the kingdom of God is a kingdom of joy. If you've grown up with negative experiences related to church and God, the Holy Spirit can redeem and heal those experiences, bringing you God's joy through His truth.