The Holy Spirit doesn't just give life—He speaks life.

Continuing our Paraclete series, Associate Pastor Randy Gooder explores the Holy Spirit's role as the life-giving voice of God. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, he invites us to consider a simple but profound question: Who are you listening to?

From Jesus' words in John 6 to Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, this message reminds us that God still speaks today. The Holy Spirit breathes life into weary hearts, replaces fear with the Father's love, and empowers ordinary people to encourage, comfort, and strengthen one another.

As followers of Jesus, we're invited not only to hear the Holy Spirit's voice for ourselves but also to become people through whom His life-giving words flow to others.

Scriptures Referenced:

• John 6:63
• Genesis 2–3
• Ezekiel 36–37
• Joel 2
• Acts 2
• 1 Corinthians 14

Whether you're longing to hear God's voice more clearly or wondering how he might speak through you, this message offers practical encouragement to listen for the Spirit who still speaks life today.

What does it mean to be truly seen?

Continuing our Paraclete series, we explore Jesus' encounter with Nathanael in John 1—a moment where a simple statement, "I saw you under the fig tree," reveals the deeply personal way Jesus knows each of us. Just as Jesus saw Nathanael beyond first impressions, the Holy Spirit continues to remind us that we are fully known, fully loved, and never overlooked.

This week's message reflects on the Spirit's role in helping us experience God's presence, not simply understand it. Rather than ending with another sermon point, the gathering concludes with an invitation to listen, reflect, and receive prayer as we make space for the Holy Spirit to encourage, comfort, and speak personally to each of us.

Whether you're curious about listening prayer or simply longing to remember that God sees you, this brief message offers a gentle invitation to slow down and encounter the God who knows your heart.

The Holy Spirit is often the most mysterious—and perhaps the most overlooked—person of the Trinity. Yet from the opening verses of Genesis to the new life we receive in Christ, Scripture reveals the Spirit as God's life-giving presence at work in creation, redemption, and everyday life.

In this opening message of the Paraclete series, Pastor Adam explores who the Holy Spirit is, how he sustains all creation, and what it means to be made new through his indwelling presence. Discover how the Spirit brings order from chaos, empowers us to follow Jesus, and invites us into the intimate relationship of calling God "Abba, Father." Whether you're new to the Holy Spirit or longing to know him more deeply, this message offers an invitation to become more familiar with the One who is already present and at work in your life.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1–2; Romans 8:2, 11, 14–16

What shapes the way you relate to God and other people?

In this message, Pastor Adam explores Jesus' declaration, "I am the Good Shepherd," through the lens of attachment, neuroscience, and spiritual formation. Drawing from John 10, he examines how our early experiences can leave us living in landscapes of anxiety, self-protection, or chaos—and how Jesus meets us in each one, inviting us into the pasture of joy and peace.

Whether you've struggled to trust others, found yourself relying only on yourself, or long for deeper connection with God, this sermon offers a hopeful vision of the abundant life Jesus promises. Discover how the Good Shepherd restores our souls, leads us toward secure attachment, and invites us to experience the rich and satisfying life found in him.

Scripture: John 10:1–18

Living in the Light: Confession, Repentance, and Freedom
Guest Speaker: Ian Wray

What if one of the greatest barriers to freedom is simply our instinct to hide?

In this message, we explore 1 John 1 and James 5, inviting us into a lifestyle of honesty, repentance, and confession. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and personal experience, Ian reminds us that God does not meet us where we pretend to be; he meets us where we truly are.

Through the gospel, Jesus becomes our covering, freeing us from shame and inviting us out of hiding and into the light. As we bring our struggles, sins, and weaknesses before God and trusted believers, we discover the healing, freedom, and transformation that come through Christ.

Scripture References:
1 John 1:5–10
1 John 2:1–2
James 5:16
Psalm 32
Proverbs 28:13

How does God heal the wounds we carry beneath the surface?

Continuing our Life to the Fullest series on mental health and spiritual wholeness, Randy Gooder explores God's heart for inner healing. He examines how the Holy Spirit brings Jesus' loving presence and truth into places marked by pain, trauma, lies, and brokenness so that we can experience greater freedom, healing, and intimacy with God.

This message also features a powerful testimony from Indy Vineyard member Leanne, who shares her journey through trauma, shame, eating disorder recovery, and the transformative love of God. Through community, prayer, counseling, worship, and encounters with God's presence, she discovered a God who was with her in her deepest pain and who continues to bring redemption and restoration.

Whether you're carrying old wounds, seeking healing, or supporting someone on their journey, this message offers hope that God's love meets us where we are and invites us into life to the fullest.

Scripture References: Psalm 147:3; Romans 5:5; Romans 12:2; John 8:32; James 5:16; Zephaniah 3:17–19; Matthew 10:26–27.

All loss needs to be grieved.

In this message from Indy Vineyard Church, Pastor Adam Kasel, explores grief as a natural and unavoidable part of life and examines how Jesus modeled healthy grief in the Garden of Gethsemane. Drawing from Matthew 26, Adam reflects on the importance of naming our emotions, inviting others into our pain, and bringing our honest requests to God in prayer.

Joining the message, Scott McElroy, leader of the Creative Compassion Project, introduces the biblical practice of lament—an often-overlooked gift that allows us to bring sorrow, confusion, anger, and unanswered questions before God. Through teaching, reflection, and a guided lament exercise, this service invites us to discover how lament can become a pathway toward healing, authenticity, and deeper trust in God.

Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46

Part of the "Life to the Fullest" series on mental health and spiritual well-being.