Ghost Stories
A Not-So-Scary Series About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit Promises
November 13, 2016 • Pastor Blair Allen • Ephesians 1:13–14
When it comes to our faith, there are points you can never pass spiritually until you are confident that Jesus will support the full weight of your soul – that you would have the assurance that He would be there. There are sacrifices you’ll never make and commands you’ll never obey unless you are convinced of their eternal value. In this message, we look at how the Holy Spirit promises.
The Holy Spirit Equips (Part 1)
October 30, 2016 • Pastor Blair Allen • 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
The Holy Spirit equips us with spiritual gifts for the common good of the Church. The gifts are given according to God’s will and not ours; we don’t receive them because we somehow have earned them or deserve them. The gifts that God gives us are not to be used for our own boasting or entertainment.
The Holy Spirit Sanctifies
October 23, 2016 • Pastor Blair Allen • 1 Peter 1:1–2
The ultimate purpose of the Holy Spirit’s operation in the life of a Christian is to promote personal transformation — transformation that makes our character increasingly like the character of Jesus Christ. The Bible calls this spiritual transformation “sanctification.” Spiritual growth (or sanctification) brought about by the work of the Holy Spirit results in concrete, practical change in us — how we think, feel, and act. The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian results in spiritual growth.
The Holy Spirit Glorifies
October 16, 2016 • Pastor Blair Allen • John 16:13–15
As we look at John 16:13-15, we hear Jesus’ final words about the Holy Spirit. What does He emphasize as He comes to the cross but the central and often overlooked work of the Spirit to glorify Christ. This is an important passage, because it helps us avoid two common mistakes: - Pitting the Spirit against the Scriptures. - Pitting the Spirit against Christ.