During Peter's first sermon in Acts, he references the Old Testament book of Joel to remind the people who were listening that the baptism of the Holy is for young & old, rich & poor, Jew & Gentile, and male & female. And throughout the book of Acts how God's Spirit moves just as Peter had said.
This Sunday, Pastor Tim identifies each of those specific situations in Acts and reminds us that even though this is what the early church experienced, it's what we should expect, and that we have to release any ignorance, or any measure  control so that we may experience the Spirit as they did.

Aren't we ALL called?

John the Baptist's parents knew from before he was born that he was set apart and that he was filled with the Holy Spirit. They probably didn't realize at the time that they were preparing the way for the Messiah as spoken of in the Old Testament. It's likely that they taught him and prepared him for a ministry assignment that would guide him in what the Lord God had for his life.

As we raise the next generation, shouldn't we be doing the same? Shouldn't we be teaching our children the ways and word of God? Shouldn't we be preparing them as if they were going to be the next world changer? Shouldn't we show them patience, love, kindness, peace, joy, goodness, gentleness, and self-control that we want them to learn?

We believe that the Holy Spirit IS our baptizer. And it's not some strange or even awkward event only for those "elite" or select few Christians who are better than the rest. It's for everyone and it's a natural step in our growth as Christ-followers. But often times those who are baptized by the Spirit are flawed vessels and can often be tempted or confused in the Spirit's expression or intention.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim helps us to bring clarity to the the words that Christ spoke regarding the Holy Spirit and reminds us that it's important to trust in the Holy Spirit through all situations.

Spiritual growth is something that takes time. It takes focused time in God's Word, time in prayer, and time listening to what the Holy Spirit has to say about your life. As we are all tempted to be distracted by the works of the flesh, we have to overcome them with the fruit that the Holy Spirit provides.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim discusses how the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence can cultivate the fruit that brings profound spiritual growth. And ultimately bring us closer to our walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Have you ever considered what you feed your mind and heart? When you mindlessly unlock your phone what apps do you turn on?
We truly are a new creation when we accept Christ into our hearts and receive the Holy Spirit. And with the Holy Spirits teaching, we are able to recognize things in our lives that we need to be freed from. So much about this world is meant to distract us or divert us from God's truth. But through the Holy Spirit, our Liberator, we can identify those things, and be free in Christ Jesus.

Throughout the New Testament the Holy Spirit is called many different names, "Spirit of God," "Spirit of Holiness," "Spirit of Truth," "Spirit of the Lord," Etc. But one of the names of the Holy Spirit goes beyond being just a name. This name is a reminder that we are never alone. This name ensures that he will always be there to teach us and remind us. This name is "The Helper" and all we have to do us just take time to listen to him and he will reveal so much of God's glory in our lives.

This Sunday Pastor Tim tackles two more words that often get overlooked or quickly dismissed as "religious" terms in the church today. Those words are "indwelling" and "sealing." Each of these words have just as much weight as "truth" and "conviction" as Pastor Tim mentioned in his previous message.
But what is missed is the significant implication each of those words have in our lives. The Holy Spirit is WITH US (always) and He has CLAIMED US as sons and daughters of a gracious Father.

To fully grasp the Holy Spirit takes time and the topic is like a textbook - you have to work through every detail about the Spirit in an orderly fashion.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim shares with us two very important aspects of the Holy Spirit...1) Truth and 2) Conviction. Both of these words bring freedom to our lives, through the Holy Spirit, but often these words land hard in our lives depending on what's going on around us. But, to experience Life in the Spirit, we need to settle into the Holy Spirit's truth and be willing to open ourselves up to His conviction.

Jesus told us that it is to "our advantage" that He goes away so that we could receive the Holy Spirit (John 16:7), and yet, for many Christians today He is a mystery, dismissed, or worse, ignored and grieved.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim begins his sermon series titled, "Life in the Spirit," where he is inviting each of us to learn (or re-learn)  who the Holy Spirit is, and experience (or re-experience) His presence in our lives.

In Acts chapter two we learn how the Holy Spirit was released in to the hearts of those who waited per the instructions of Jesus. This first release of the Holy Spirit after Jesus’ ascension, was proof that the words of the messiah were 100% true.

As we prepare for the next series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Tim takes a Sunday to remind us of that incredible moment in Acts chapter 2 where the first church receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit.