The gift of the Holy Spirit is one that has been given to everyone in the church. The Holy Spirit is the vital force of the church and moves us into action in our communities. Jesus said: Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them, and that living water is the gift of the Holy Spirit!

John 7:37-39; Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21

In John 17, Jesus prays for the the church and he prays that we would be united and be ONE as He and the Father are ONE. In our world, being united has its challenges, but with God at the center, we can overcome all those challenges. John 17:1-11; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 with the Holy Spirit we can live out our vision as a church to be a united vital force in our community sharing the love of Jesus.

Wrapping up the Believe series we end on Faithfulness. The Holy Spirit has given us Faith. What does it mean for us to be faithful to God and others in our daily lives? Today is also Confirmation Sunday at Trinity where 5 young men and women confirmed their faith in Jesus Christ! Proverbs 3

The Greek definition of Gentleness: Not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s self-importance. How does this translate into our daily lives? How can you live out the mission of God by living out this Christian virtue?

Jesus the good shepherd is kind and good to us and therefore we can mirror that same kindness and goodness to others.

Through the power of Jesus Christ, we can control ourselves in a world of many temptations

Patience could be one of the most difficult virtues of the Christian life that we struggle with as we deal with the pressure of daily life. However, when we demonstrate patience in our daily walk we become silent witnesses for Jesus Christ everywhere that we go. The reality is that patience comes nothing from this world, but from Jesus. James 5:7-12

Jesus Christ has won for us victory over sin, death and the grave. He as given us a sure anchor in him. That is our identity. We cannot forget our anchor. Hebrews 6:19-20

When a king descends his throne to serve those he rules and to risk his life, it is the best picture of the meaning of humility. This is what our King Jesus does for us. How can we practice that same kind of humility in our daily lives?

How can you live at peace and free from anxiety? Start by shifting your identity. Jesus never shared that our world would be free from trouble, but he did share that when our identity was rooted in Him, his peace would come over us.