Pastor Jon Cathie completes this month's theme by focusing on the personality of Holy Spirit.

Because of who he is the Holy Spirit knows us intimately:

He understands our intellect. He gets you.

He understands our emotion.

He understands our will.

He understands our desires.

He knows our shortfalls and how to intercede for us.

He always responds to us in love, yet we still find ourselves resisting him because we just don't know him well enough. May we get to know him and to trust him such that we don't hesitate to run into his open arms.

Scripture:

Genesis 1:1 to 3

Isaiah 45:5

John 1:1 to 5

John 8:12

John 14

John 16:7 to 15

Genesis 1:26

Romans 8:16

Romans 15:30

James 4:5

Romans 14:17

Psalm 103:12

Matthew 7:11

Romans 12:5 to 8

1 Corinthians 12

Romans 8:26

Psalm 40:5

Lamentations 3:22 to 23

Welcome Holy SpiritIf I've got the power, where do I find the switch?You think you have it and it doesn't happen. Sometimes we fall so far short. What am I missing? Mat5. It would seem that Gods requirements under grace are more stringent than under law. We just don't realise how empowered we are. 5 Passages:Acts1&2. We are empowered to live as a right example. Ro8. We are empowered to live as right standing knowing who we are in God. 1Cor12:7-11. We are empowered to live with right ability and right gifting. Gal5:22-25. We are empowered to live with right passions. Ep5&6. We are empowered to live in right relationships. This empowering should affect everything. Keys to finding the switch:1. Connect. Connected to the source. Sooner or later your battery will die. Always stay connected. 2. Conduct. Conductors not insulators. Let's not restrict the flow with insulators. 3. Charge. There are times when we need to be recharged. Act3:19-20. Fill us afresh. Constantly topping up rather than staying full. 4. Current. We need to flow with the current. Listening and obeying His leading. Simple quiet devotion with God. 5. Carry. The power of the HS is not for us to keep locked up for ourselves. Acts1:8. Not for just our experience. If we were to do this, so many things would be radically different.

Pastor Jon Cathie speaks on what it means to be pentecostal listing some of the symptoms and discussing whether there is a cure.

Symptoms:

There is an expectation that when you gather together the Holy Spirit will show up.

You anticipate the suddenly's of the Holy Spirit.

You experience the power of the Holy Spirit in tangible ways.

There is a sense of being comprehensively filled to overflowing.

You are compelled, equipped and emboldened by the Holy Spirit to speak about Jesus.

Being supernaturally enabled by the Holy Spirit with relevance.

There is Spirit directed emphasis in life to declare the wonders of God.

There will always be those who don't understand and try to discredit what you do. 

The Cure:

There is no cure for being pentecostal, in fact, it is known to be highly contagious.

What you can do, advice from the Great Physician:

Get regular checkups.

Be constantly refreshed.

Rest - allow the Holy Spirit to move instead of striving in your own strength.

Exercise daily and take the following supplements:

devotion

prayer

fellowship with others with the same symptoms

Avoid the following:

mediocrity

cynicism

isolation

If symptoms persist see the Great Physician who will be more than happy to administer another dose.

Scripture:

Acts 2:1 to 13

Acts 1:8

1 Corinthians 14:4

Simone Irwin, Meg Cathie, and Lynda Longhurst talk about motherhood from different aspects. 

Scripture:

1 John 3:1

James 4:8

1 John 4:9 to 10

1 Corinthians 13:1 to 7

Isaiah 66:13

Psalm 128

Numbers 22:1

Colossians 1:13

The world wants peace. The answer lies in knowing the God of peace. Jn14:27. Peace of mind and heart. Ask the HS to invade your mind and heart. We have a choice on what controls our mind and heart. Ro8:5-6. Jn20:21-22. You are not damaged goods. There is s future and hope. Ro14:17. Peace is accompanied by joy and goodness. The scars remind us of Gods faithfulness. Heb13:20-21The God of peace who raised Jesus from the dead. How we allow the HS to move in our situation:1. Stillness. Don't make changes that you don't need to. Cut out the distractions so you can hear the still small voice. Ps46. Ps37:7. Don't fret as  You are in control. Ps131:2. Meditate on the word. Seek His face but don't do all the talking. 2. Simplicity. See what you are going through in light of a bigger picture. Keep to the basics. Don't isolate yourself. Stick to routines. Stop looking for instant fix. Rest in the Lord. 3. Surrender. Hand over your pain to Him. Tell Him how you feel. Lift your hands. Surrender it all. 4. Soak or Saturate. Surround yourself with praise and worship. Find a special hiding place to meet with Him. The spirit of peace will be there.

Chaplain Anthony Doyle shares aspects of his experience as a chaplain in the Army Reserve and Pastor Jon Cathie speaks on surviving in the trenches in our journey as Christians. 

How do you survive in the trench - Keys from the Psalmist David:

Keep your head down.

Keep your confidence in the Lord.

Keep offering the sacrifice of praise.

Keep looking for lessons to be learnt.

Keep hold of the promises of God.

Scripture:

Psalm 27

Isaiah 40:31

James 5:13 to 16

Psalm 40:1 to 3

Psalm 22:3

John 21:18

The theme for this month is Jesus Our Deliverer and this message from Pastor Allan Davis includes that theme with a focus on Jesus My Strength.

Jesus is our deliverer. We all have various strengths and weaknesses but our strength cannot deliver us, only Jesus can. You cannot rely on your cool, your money, or your knowledge to deliver you. We need our perspectives changed to trust in Jesus

Jesus is our deliverer even when we don't understand what we are going through. A lot of Christians are living under persecution and threats. We may stumble if we think that nothing can hurt us, its easy to fall if you're looking the wrong way. Its not about faith in faith but putting our faith and trust in Jesus.

Scripture:

Psalm 18

What does the Bible teach?•  God is good•  Satan is evil•  Jesus healed us on the cross •  How we receive healing

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Introducing the Capital Edge theme for this month  'Jesus Our Strength' Pastor Jon Cathie speaks on Jesus My Rock.

Main points:

Jesus our rock is a rock of strength.

Jesus is our rock of safety.

Jesus is our shelter.

Jesus is our rock of salvation.

Scripture:

Psalm 18:31

Isaiah 44:8

1 Corinthians 10:4

Psalm 18:1 to 3

Psalm 31:1 to 5

Psalm 20

Psalm 27:5 

Psalm 94:22 

Psalm 18:46

Psalm 62:6

Psalm 95:1 to 2

Psalm 95:6

Ephesians 1:6 to 7

Job19:25-27Yet you declare that your Redeemer lives. A challenge for us in spite of our circumstances. How did Job know and we can also:1. It's not dependent on your circumstance whether He is alive or dead. Omnipresent. We determine His significance according to our circumstances. God is God and we are not. 2. He will lead you on a journey to discover Him. As for me, I have experienced Him for myself. If you look for Him, you will find Him. He is not far away. He will take you on a journey of discovery. Job12. Ps19:13. An absolute assurance enters your heart. I KNOW my Redeemer lives. Placed in your heart through the Spirit. - Keep walking the journey of discovery with sincerity. - Deal with the blockages in your life. - Confess your relationship with Jesus. Ro10:17. - Ask for the confirmation of the Holy Spirit. - Be baptised in water. 4. We develop an ongoing personal relationship with Him. MY Redeemer.5. There is an eager anticipation to see God act. A confidence in His intervention. He is a God who keeps His word. Our At Last happens when He is At First. Keep Him first and never lose sight of this.6. There is an anticipation within me to see Him move.7. We see things from an eternal perspective. I can look at my fleeting circumstances in the light of His glory. Eternity solves a lot of things. Ro8:17-19.