22010.134 The Holy Spirit’s Power to Overcome Evil

Have you ever thought about the very real presence of “evil” in our world? Sometimes it’s hard to imagine … and other times it is not! The truth is that evil is in our world and does surround us. There are places in the world where it may be more or less pervasive, but Satan …

22010.127 The Holy Spirit’s Power to Resist Temptation

There are days when it seems that the enticement of sin is everywhere! Advanced by the media, promoted on the Internet, endorsed by friends and/or acquaintances, sometimes simply presented at an unexpected moment, the temptation to do something that dishonors God is all places! As Christians, what are we to do with this onslaught of …

22010.120 Spiritual Breathing

Experience God’s transformation is through “Spiritual Breathing”. “Exhale”—by confession—sin “Inhale”—by faith—the Holy Spirit’s control Being controlled by the Holy Spirit is a moment-by-moment decision. There are going to be times when you are totally Spirit-controlled and then there will also be times when you are self-controlled. Every believer sins and breaks fellowship with the Holy …

22010.113 Spirit-Controlled vs. Self-Controlled

Do you ever find yourself making a choice that you know in your heart is not God-honoring, but that you decide to pursue anyway? Even when you’ve committed your life to Christ, you may not always be living the way God wants you to live. The Bible describes two types of Christians: self-controlled and Spirit-controlled. …

22010.106 Living by the Spirit

The moment you surrender your life to Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes in … even if you don’t feel anything. He is there, waiting for you to yield to His power. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability and power to live life the way God wants us to. However, many believers have mistaken the …

22010.099 God’s Purpose for Your Life

Have you ever thought about what life is really all about? What you have been created for? Why you are where you are? Does it seem possible to you that God loves you and has a purpose for your life? Your life matters! Your life is not an accident!  Psalm 139:13–18 says: “Certainly you made …

22010.092 God’s Great Love for You!

God loves you. Did you know that? Plain and simple. Right to the point. God loves you! And He wants to have a relationship with you!  It’s hard to imagine that the God of the universe cares about each one of us individually, but it’s true! God’s love extends to each and every person … and …

22010.085 Spend Time with God Every Day!

In order to have a great relationship with God, you need to spend time with Him every day! Just like with your human relationships, the purpose of spending time with God is to get to know and understand Him better. “I just want to make a difference!” How many times have you heard that … …