Is your spiritual life running on low power mode? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to plug in and power up by fully immersing yourself in the Spirit. This world will drain you, but the Holy Spirit will sustain you. We need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Baptize (baptizō) – to dip, immerse, submerge.

3 Baptisms in the Bible:

1. Baptism into the body of Christ.
    1 Corinthians 12:13 — At the moment you believe, the Spirit places you into Christ and His body, the Church.
2. Water baptism (baptism in the name of Jesus).
    Water baptism publicly identifies you with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Baptism into Christ changes your spiritual position; water baptism declares your spiritual decision.
3. Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
    If water baptism is your announcement, Spirit baptism is your empowerment. It's being filled with the Spirit or the Spirit coming upon you. Acts 1 says you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit and receive power to be His witnesses.

Four things to know about Baptism in the Holy Spirit:

1. It is separate from salvation and follows salvation.
    Like drinking water vs. bathing in water—two different experiences with two different purposes. The disciples received the Spirit in John 20, but were baptized in the Spirit in Acts 2. Other examples include the Samaritans in Acts 8, Gentiles in Acts 10, and new believers in Acts 19.
2. The Holy Spirit baptizes us for empowerment.
    Salvation—the Spirit in you—is a free gift. But the Spirit on you is so you can do something:
    • Power to live a holy life (Galatians 5:16).
    • Power to supernaturally minister to others (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
    The Spirit within you is for your spiritual identity. The Spirit upon you is for your spiritual assignment.
3. You receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit by asking for it. 
   Luke 11 says your heavenly Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. This is a good gift from a good Father.
4. You can be baptized in the Holy Spirit again and again.
    Acts 4 shows the same people from Acts 2 being filled again. Ephesians 5:18 says to be continually filled.

Believers are instructed to engage in all three baptisms: the Spirit, the water, and the blood. If you're insecure in your salvation, maybe you don't have all three witnesses in operation.

Closing

Jesus didn't tell the disciples, "Go try your best." He said, "Don't leave until you're plugged in." Salvation puts you in Christ, water baptism declares your commitment, but baptism in the Holy Spirit connects the cable and fires the engine. You weren't designed to live unplugged, but empowered.

Are you plugging in?

Who do you go to when life glitches? In this message, Lead Pastor, Jamie Nunnally continues our Holy Spirit series with instructions on how to engage with God's tech support.

Ephesians 5:10 NLT Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.

The Bible gives general truth for everyone, but it doesn't always answer specific situations. The great news: Christians have 24/7 tech support. The Bible gives the instructions; the Spirit gives the directions. The Bible brings the truth; the Spirit brings the troubleshooting.

Romans 6:14 NIV For sin shall no longer be your master...

How can we stop sinning if we don't follow the law? The Bible gives us the solution:

Galatians 5:16–17 ESV Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh...

The key is walking in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25 ESV If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Walking with someone means matching their pace and following their lead.

The 5 steps of walking in the Spirit

1. Pause.

Psalm 46:10 NLT 

Pausing is a spiritual reboot—turning your will off and on again. Stillness reboots your awareness of God. If you don't pause, your flesh will hit "send" before the Spirit can speak.

2. Listen.

God speaks to your spirit. His voice often sounds like your thoughts but from a different source. If you're expecting thunder, you'll miss the whisper. We hear Him through spontaneous, persistent thoughts.

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice... Recognition comes through repetition. You don't need a louder God; you need fewer voices.

3. Analyze.

1 Thessalonians 5:19–21 ESV 

Ask: "Does this align with Scripture?" The Bible is the truth anchor. Don't test God's voice with feelings; test your feelings with God's Word. The Spirit always agrees with the Bible He wrote. Ask: "Is this what the Spirit wants or what I want?" "Does this reflect Jesus?" If the voice you hear always agrees with you, it's probably you.

4. Implement.

Hearing from God changes nothing until you obey. If you want God to speak more, obey what He already said.

James 1:22 NLT 

Revelation without application becomes spiritual constipation. If the Spirit can't tell you "no," He's not your Lord—He's your mascot.

5. Debrief.

You won't always get it right, so process the results.

Psalm 139:23–24 ESV Search me, O God...

Reflection turns mistakes into maturity and lessons into lifestyle. You grow not by always getting it right but by always returning to the Teacher. Processing with God's people is essential too.

Closing

How would your life be different if you had been walking in the Spirit the whole time? You can't change yesterday, but you can start today. You have Heavenly tech support anytime, anywhere. Learn to listen and use it.

Are you walking in the Spirit?

 Do you need the Holy Spirit? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand that the Holy Spirit isn't optional in the Christian life—He's the source of it.

 Who Is the Holy Spirit?

 The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is God.

 The Hebrew word Ruach and the Greek word Pneuma both mean "wind" or "breath."

 The Holy Spirit is a person—He feels, speaks, and can be hurt by how we live.

 Ephesians 4:30 (NLT): "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live."

 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (ESV): "Do not quench the Spirit."

 You determine how much of the Spirit you experience. The Holy Spirit isn't a power you use—He's a person you know.

 What Is the Holy Spirit Like?

 The Holy Spirit isn't weird—people are. Like the wind, He is:

1.  Invisible.
    John 14:17 (NIV). You may not see Him, but you can see His results.
2.  Unpredictable.
    John 3:8 (NIV). You can't control or schedule Him—you can only make room for Him.

 What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

1.  He provides power.
    Acts 1:8 (NLT): "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you."
    He isn't an accessory; He's the power supply.
2.  He gives gifts.
    1 Corinthians 12:4 (NLT): "...different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all."
    They're for showing love, not off.
3.  He cleanses us.
    1 Corinthians 6:11 (NLT): "...you were cleansed... by the Spirit of our God."
    Jesus forgives sin; the Spirit fixes character.
4.  He teaches us.
    John 14:26 (ESV): "...the Helper... will teach you all things..."
    He turns Scripture from words you read into words you live.
5.  He guides us.
    Romans 8:14 (NLT): "...all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God."
    He's your guide and guardrail—follow Him, and you won't lose your way.
6.  He helps us.
    John 14:16–17 (NIV): "...he will give you another advocate to help you..."
    When you can't, He can.
7.  He convicts us.
    John 16:8 (NLT): "He will convict the world of its sin."
    Conviction draws you to God. "It's God's job to judge, the Spirit's to convict, and ours to love." —Billy Graham
8.  He fellowships with us.
    2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT): "... the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
    He wants relationship, not visitation rights.

 Closing

 At the source of the Nile, a hidden spring flows north, bringing life wherever it goes. When the Holy Spirit is your source, your life flows upward toward God.

 John 7:38–39 (NIV): "Rivers of living water will flow from within them... By this he meant the Spirit."

 Stay connected to the Source—and His life will flow through every part of yours.

 Is the Holy Spirit your source?

Who is the devil? What does he do and which strategies does he use the most? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares part 2 of our "Not Today, Satan" series as we learn about our enemy. 

Revelation 12:7-9 (NLT): Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... the dragon lost... This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan... was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.

• Satan – Hebrew: "adversary" or "opponent"
• Devil – Greek: "slanderer" or "accuser"

Possible references in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 suggest Satan's former name was Lucifer and that he was beautiful, possibly musical. These verses address earthly kings but seem to also hint at a supernatural being behind them.

What we know for sure:

Satan is a fallen angel. He can't read minds, isn't everywhere at once, and isn't God's equal. He's a created being who got fired for insubordination.

The Bible says:

• 1 John 5:19: The world is under the control of the evil one.
• John 12:31: Satan is the ruler of this world.
• Ephesians 2:2: "Prince of the power of the air"—he works through culture, not oxygen.
• He can't make you sin but makes sin look good.

Satan's Four Tactics:

1. Deception
    2 Corinthians 11:14: Satan disguises as an angel of light.
    John 8:44: He's the father of lies.
    In Eden, he didn't force Eve—he questioned truth. His lies sound logical but are lethal. Scripture silences the serpent.
2. Accusation
    Revelation 12:10: He's the "accuser of the brethren."
    Romans 8:1: No condemnation in Christ.
    Satan attacks identity to rob you of authority. Don't echo hell's accusations against others.
3. Intimidation
    1 Peter 5:8: The devil prowls like a roaring lion.
    1 John 4:18: Perfect love casts out fear.
    He can't stop God's plan, but fear might.
4. Temptation
    1 Thessalonians 3:5: He's the tempter.
    1 Corinthians 10:13: God always provides a way out.
    Temptation offers a shortcut to a legitimate need. Confess temptations—not just sins—to resist better.

The Devil is Defeated

Luke 10:18-19: Jesus saw Satan fall and gave us authority.

Matt. 25:41: Hell is his final destination—not ours. You follow the one who led your life.

Your Battle Plan:

James 4:7: Submit to God. Resist the devil.

He'll still lie, accuse, roar, and tempt—but stand firm.

Ephesians 6:11: Put on God's armor and stand.

La Jument Lighthouse

This French lighthouse didn't stop the storm—but it didn't move.

Isaiah 59:19: "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard..."

When Satan attacks—just say: "Not today, Satan."

Are you standing firm against Satan?

Satan wants the church confused about sin—because if you don't know what's killing you, you'll never reach for the cure.  In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to overcome sin and live the life God calls you to live. 

What is sin?

Sin is any behavior, intentional or accidental, outside of God's boundaries. The Bible also calls it "trespass"—you're not just doing the wrong thing; your heart is in the wrong place.

Romans 3:23 NIV: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 

What the Bible says about sin:

1. Sin is not just a behavior—it's our nature.
    Romans 5:12 NLT: "Adam's sin brought death... so death spread to everyone."
    Don't just think of sin as an action you commit, but a condition you carry.We don't become sinners because we sin; we sin because we're sinners.
2. Sin is selfishness.
    Matthew 16:24 NIV: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves..."
    Sin starts when "self" sits on the throne.
3. Sin is lawlessness.
    1 John 3:4 ESV: "Sin is lawlessness."
    Other terms: transgression (sin on purpose) and iniquity (a lifestyle of rebellion).

Why sin matters:

Sin is a big deal because it hurts everyone.

1. Sin hurts you.
    Romans 6:23 ESV: "The wages of sin is death."
    Sin sells pleasure but hides the price tag.
2. Sin hurts others.
    Hebrews 12:15 NLT: "Watch out... that no root of bitterness... corrupts many."
    Sin is like glitter—it spreads.
3. Sin hurts God.
    Ephesians 4:30 NLT: "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit."

What doesn't work:

1. Trying harder.
    Romans 7:21–23: "I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong..."
    Righteousness comes from God's power not willpower. Freedom is found in surrender, not striving. 
2. More rules.
    Colossians 2:20–23: "Such rules... provide no help in conquering evil desires."
3. Anger.
    James 1:20: "The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
    You can't punish people into purity.

What does work:

1. Confessing and cleansing.
    1 John 1:9 NLT: "If we confess... he is faithful to forgive..."
2. Repenting and retraining.
    Acts 2:38: "Repent... turn to God... and be baptized."
    Repentance is more than "I'm sorry"—it's "I'm done."
3. Relying and relating.
    Romans 5:18 NLT: "Christ's one act... brings a right relationship with God."
    The cure for sin isn't effort, it's intimacy.

The Cure:

Like anti-venom comes from a lamb's blood, our cure comes from the Lamb of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us..."

Sin is serious—but Jesus already dealt with it.

So next time the enemy tries to accuse you, say:

"Not today, Satan—the cure's already in my veins."

Are you surrendering your sin to your Savior?

In a race, DNF means "Did Not Finish." You started but didn't make it to the end. In this message, Tiffany Nunnally tells us how to avoid a spiritual DNF—and how to bounce back when we do fail. A spiritual DNF is failing to walk in obedience to God's calling on our lives.

2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith... the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing."

Everyone experiences failure—maybe in marriage, or by neglecting spiritual disciplines. But failure isn't a period; it's a comma. It's not the end—just a chapter.

Acts 20:24: "My life is worth nothing... unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus."

Why do we fail?

1. Pride

Pride leaders to injury, and injury leads to failure. Pride causes spiritual injury. It makes us rely on ourselves instead of God. Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction; and a haughty spirit before a fall." Pride leads to burnout, burnout to discouragement, and discouragement to quitting.

Spiritual burnout happens when we try to earn God's or others' approval, ignoring rest and God's guidance. No one can run on empty. Doing everything often means doing nothing well. Knowledge can be solo, but character requires community. Pace yourself. If you start too fast from pride or competition, you'll burn out.

2. Laziness

Don't get caught being undertrained and unprepared.  Laziness says, "It's good enough."

2 Tim. 4:2: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction."

Failure happens when we make excuses, let busyness rule, or believe we're the exception. Complacency makes us overestimate ourselves. Faith is trust + preparation; complacency is ego + entitlement.

3. Insecurity

Don't disqualify yourself before starting. God wants you, not your perfection. Fear of failure leads to fear of trying.

2 Timothy 1:7: "God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."

Comparison steals joy and distracts. Your identity in Christ fights insecurity.

4. Ignorance (Mistakes)

We can't succeed without experience—or grace.

Ephesians 2:8: "By grace you have been saved through faith. and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."

When we fail:

• Recover, but plan for re-entry.
• Rebuild the foundation.
• Recognize (acknowledge previous errors).
• Relationships (we repair in community) (James 5:16).
• Repeat. Fail forward. Even falling moves you forward.

Don't disqualify yourself. The only true failure is DNS—Did Not Start.

Hebrews 12:1: "Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."

Love failure. Love conviction and repentance—it keeps us dependent on the only one who never fails. The goal isn't perfection, but dependence.

How are YOU bouncing back from failure?

When God's people aren't lined up together, we lose ground. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to avoid the football penalty "illegal formation," which is called when players aren't lined up correctly.

Church, what if we're out of formation? What if we have the right players, play, and coach—but we're not aligned with each other?

Spiritual illegal formation is choosing individuality over unity.

Unity is harmony despite differences; uniformity is sameness. Too often, we value personal preference over kingdom purpose. But when we isolate instead of cooperate, we run our play, not God's. Unity isn't about looking the same—it's about looking in the same direction.

The church's power comes from agreement.

Matthew 18:19 says if two agree on earth, God will do it. The Greek word symphōnéō means "to sound together." God is the melody—we follow His lead and harmonize with each other.

Unity is essential.

Ephesians 4:3-4 urges us to stay united in the Spirit, bound in peace. You'll spend eternity with other Christians—better learn to get along now.

Unity attracts the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 133 says unity is like oil poured out—oil represents the Spirit. How can we experience revival if we can't even walk in relationship?

Our unity is evangelism.

John 13:35: "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." When we fight, the world stays in the stands instead of joining the team.

Even when we disagree, we're still on the same team.

Luke 9:49-50—Jesus says, "Anyone not against you is for you." Stop tackling your teammates. Pride builds walls; Jesus builds teams.

1 John 4:20-21 reminds us: You can't love God and hate His kids.

Division is the devil's weapon.

The word "devil" means false accuser. Nothing makes hell happier than Christians fighting.

If you separate over opinion, your offense may have become your idol. Jesus didn't come as a politician—He came as a Savior. He's returning for a pure, holy bride, not a divided harem.

How to Walk in Unity:

1. Don't correct what you can ignore. Romans 14:4—Let God judge His servants.
2. Practice godly confrontation. Matthew 18:15-17—Go to the person, not the comments section.
3. Value unity over uniformity. Galatians 3:26-28—You are all one in Christ. Wear your Jesus jersey.

Conclusions:

Geese fly 70% farther in formation. When the leader tires, another takes the front, but the formation holds.

Where have you let division or distraction delay God's work?

Prioritize purpose over preference.

Could "illegal formation" be called on you?

Don't get called for double dribble in the kingdom! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to stay consistent in your walk with God and keep your spiritual momentum. 

In sports, a penalty stops the game until it's addressed. Spiritually, penalties stop our momentum. We're learning to identify and call them out in ourselves so we can keep moving forward with God.

Today's focus: the basketball penalty called double dribble. A dribble is bouncing the ball while walking. But once you stop, you must pass or shoot — you can't start again. Spiritually, "double dribble" is inconsistency in our walk with God.

Inconsistency kills momentum.

God's not looking for weekend warriors — He's looking for weekday walkers. It's easy to be on fire Sunday, but what about Thursday?

James 1:8 KJV says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." A double-dribbling Christian keeps picking up and putting down God's ways.

Remember Demas?

2 Timothy 4:10 NLT: "Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life..."

Demas walked with Paul, saw miracles, and still walked away. Why? 

Because inconsistency leads to drift.

Hebrews 2:1 MSG warns us to hold tight to truth so we don't drift.

Culture is a current pulling you away from God.

Inconsistency → Ineffectiveness → Insignificance.

(Not your worth, but your usefulness in the Kingdom.)

How to avoid double dribble:

1. Abide in the Vine

John 15:4-5 ESV: "Apart from me you can do nothing."

Branches bear fruit only when connected to the root.

God doesn't want to be number one on your to-do list — He wants to BE the list.

Don't compartmentalize God. Build your life around Him. He's the center from which everything else flows.

2. Practice Makes Perfect

Like athletes practice, we must develop daily spiritual habits: prayer, scripture, community, worship.

Each time you do, it's like bouncing the ball.

Philippians 2:12: "Work out your salvation..."

Have you seen someone burn hot, then fizzle?

They sprint spiritually, then stall out.

Consistency > Intensity.

Ten minutes daily is better than a monthly binge.

The goal isn't perfection, it's progress. 

Closing: From Demas to Mark

Mark started strong, then quit. Paul even refused to work with him. But later, Paul calls Mark "useful to me" (2 Timothy 4:11).

Tradition says Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark — from quitter to gospel writer.

Failure isn't final.

God can still use you.

Decide today: No more double dribble. Start the daily dribble.

Pick ONE thing you can do daily — pray, read, encourage.

Don't be spectacular. Just be steady.

Could double dribble be called on you?