Spiritual gifts, particularly gifts of speech, have seen abuses. However, the abuses do not invalidate the gifts or their role in private and community life. What role do spiritual gifts of speech play in a vibrant community seeking to love God and one another?

A casual reading of the Bible reveals a great deal of what we’d call supernatural activity. What is the modern reader to think of the supernatural accounts? What should be the expectations of Christians today? This message outlines a biblically balanced view that challenges us to believe and experience more.

One of the last statements Jesus made was that his followers would receive power. What did he mean? What does spiritual power look like in the everyday experience of followers of Christ?

Many people reject the idea of a devil or a spiritual enemy. The concept clashes with their scientific, modern worldview. But does rejection of a spiritual world come at a cost? This message outlines a worldview that includes a spiritual reality, a spiritual enemy, and what a person must do to be on the winning side.

Around the world, worship is practiced in many different ways by many different cultures. Jesus described a life of worship that is unique, powerful, and transcendent of culture and time. What is the point of worship and how can the Spirit-filled life transform how we practice worship?

The Spirit-filled life is a life of Spirit-filled prayer. The early followers of Christ valued prayer as a central aspect of their faith communities. In our busy, scientifically driven world, have we lost some of the power that prayer provides? This message will explore why prayer is vital and what it means to “pray in the Spirit.”

“This will change your life” is a standard marketing phrase, one that, because of overuse, and abuse, may be received with skepticism. What does the phrase mean in relation to the Christian faith? Is the claim of life-change true? And if so, how is it experienced?

The Christian life is, above all, a supernatural experience. What can we do to understand this life—a life so radically different than to what we’re accustomed? How do we move beyond what is touched, seen, and smelled, to the reality of God’s Spirit inside of us?

Some feel their role as an American citizen is reduced to a ballot that doesn’t reflect their values. Some people feel a sense of political hopelessness, while others respond with hyper-patriotism. What should be the proper role of a Christian citizen when the political climate doesn’t reflect their faith?

Some warning signs are obvious, or should be, but are still ignored. What are the warnings we need to heed regarding our faith? And, how can we practice greater awareness, making wiser decisions, so our relationship with God is healthy and secure?