September 29, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • Luke 11:11–13
Here are a few points to meditate on this week:
- Prayer should be intentional, intimate, intercessional, and insistent. We need to prioritize prayer, seek undistracted time with God, pray for others, and persist even when answers seem delayed.
- Persistent prayer delights in God's will and is desperate for His presence. We should pray with the expectation that God will answer, not necessarily giving us what we want, but what we need - especially the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit's work in our lives is transformative. He convicts us of sin, converts us to new life, connects us to God as our Father, causes us to glorify God, and equips and empowers the church for ministry.
The Holy Spirit's Role in Spiritual Warfare
September 22, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • Ephesians 6:17
Here a few things to meditate on this week:
- Spiritual warfare is real, and we must be prepared to stand firm when challenges arise in our lives.
- The armor of God provides us with preparation, protection, and prevention against the enemy's attacks.
- The sword of the Spirit (God's Word) is our offensive weapon, and we must know how to use it effectively in our daily battles.
Unleashing the Gifts of the Spirit
September 15, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • Romans 12:3–8
Here are a few things to meditate on this week:
- Spiritual gifts are grace gifts from God, distributed according to His will, not our worthiness or natural abilities.
- Each believer has at least one spiritual gift, and we are called to use these gifts in service to the church and for God's glory.
- The body of Christ functions best when we recognize our interdependence and use our diverse gifts in unity and love.
Walking in the Spirit
September 8, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • Galatians 5:16–26
Here are a few points to mediate on this week:
- Walking in the Spirit is a daily decision to honor God in every aspect of our lives, relying on His power to overcome the desires of the flesh.
- The fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) are characteristics given to believers that display love for God and submission to His lordship.
- Living out the fruit of the Spirit is how we "crucify" the desires of the flesh and grow in our Christian walk.
The Filling of the Holy Spirit
September 1, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • Ephesians 5:15–21
Here a a few points to meditate on:
- Spirit-filled disciples display love for God, joyfully live for Him, and are willingly led by His Spirit.
- The filling of the Holy Spirit is a continuous process that empowers believers to live out God's will and resist temptation.
- Evidence of being Spirit-filled includes praise, thanksgiving, and submission to God and others.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
August 25, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Here are some key points to remember from the sermon:
- Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit: This truth should impact how we live, think, and behave, recognizing the sacredness of our bodies as dwelling places for God's presence.
- Sanctification is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit: The Spirit continually works to conform us to Christ's image, rescuing us from sin and empowering us for good works.
- The Holy Spirit's indwelling is permanent for believers: Unlike in the Old Testament, we now have the assurance of God's constant presence within us, transforming us from the inside out.
The Person of the Holy Spirit
August 18, 2024 • Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. • John 14:15–17
Here are a few takeaways to meditate on this week:
- The Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Trinity, not just a force or impersonal power.
- Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit as our Counselor, Comforter, and Helper after His ascension.
- The Holy Spirit seals believers, marking us as God's children and guaranteeing our inheritance in Christ.
- Believers receive the Holy Spirit upon faith in Christ
- The Holy Spirit's roles include counseling, comforting, helping, and empowering believers
