The Church of Jesus Christ is in a cosmic wrestling match against the rulers of darkness, but with the armor of God, believers can stand against satanic forces and put Satan under their feet. The armor consists of six pieces: the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the shoes of the gospel of peace, and the sword of the Spirit. Each piece plays a crucial role in protecting believers from spiritual attacks and enabling them to use their faith to overcome the enemy. [... more]

The Holy Spirit is the intimate companion of the Heavenly Father, unveiling the Father's face so that we can see what the Father and the Spirit want to do for the children of God. He brings fullness into emptiness, order into chaos, and wisdom to those who seek it. Through the Spirit, God teaches us, gives us gifts, and leads us into freedom and a personal relationship with Him. [... more]

The Christian walk is full of disciplines, trials, and setbacks that God uses to shape our faith from the inside out. To be dominated by God means to be controlled by the Holy Spirit, and this is the ultimate goal for every believer. By refusing to let our flesh run the show and instead surrendering to God's will, we can find true living and spiritual strength. [... more]

The permanent presence of the Holy Spirit brings numerous benefits to believers, including regeneration, baptism, sealing, and illumination. This presence enables believers to overcome struggles and uncertainties, and to be empowered for spiritual growth and service. The Holy Spirit is a permanent companion, supernatural enablement, and daily guide, working in believers to make their lives better and to bring them into a deeper relationship with God. [... more]

The Holy Spirit is the driving energy and power of God, bringing form and fullness to our lives, restoring us to fellowship with God, and creating a temple for worship and adoration. Through the Spirit, God reveals Himself to us, and we can come to know Him, the Father, and the Son, leading to a deeper understanding of the Trinity and our Christian lives. [... more]

The sermon explores the concept of the Law of Christ, which is summarized as loving one another as Jesus has loved us. The speaker emphasizes the importance of restoration, bearing one another's burdens, and living in the spirit of gentleness. He also discusses the inhibitors of conceit and comparison, and encourages the congregation to strive for the mind of Christ, which is characterized by considering others more important than oneself. [... more]

Carter Conlon from Times Square Church shares a powerful message from Psalm 91, highlighting God's promise of protection and deliverance from evil. He explains how Satan fears the truth of Psalm 91, which gives believers confidence in God's keeping power and spiritual authority to overcome life's challenges. [... more]

Prayer is a natural part of everyday life, and sharing faith with others can be as simple as asking how they're doing and responding with kindness and love. By being in prayer constantly and bringing the Holy Spirit into our interactions, we can show God's love to those around us and speak of Jesus in quiet and easy ways. [... more]

We are in a cosmic warfare against satanic forces entrenched in the heavens. The Church is equipped with supernatural weapons that are divinely powerful when we put on all six pieces of God's armor. Each part is integral to our protection defensively and offensively in putting Satan under our feet. [... more]

Nehemiah faces the challenge of repopulating the city of Jerusalem, which is described as a holy city, set apart for divine purposes. He imposes a lottery to bring 10% of the people into the city, and the chapter lists the names of those who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. The city's significance is emphasized, and its importance is compared to other cities, with Jerusalem being the geographic center of the earth, the salvation center, the storm center, and ultimately, the glory center of the earth. [... more]

God's ability to hear prayers is rooted in His omniscience and omnipresence, allowing Him to understand and respond to the thoughts and needs of His people, but He may refuse to hear prayers that are motivated by iniquity. [... more]

The book of Zechariah reveals the establishment of the millennial kingdom, the day of the Lord, and the judgment of the nations. Jesus Christ will return in glory, accompanied by the saints, and establish his kingdom on earth. The remnant of Israel will look upon him whom they pierced and mourn for him as an only son, leading to repentance and the opening of a fountain of blessing. The day of the Lord will bring catastrophic changes in nature, including the fading of luminaries, the darkening of the sun, and the rolling up of the heavens. The Lord will smite the nations with a plague, causing their flesh to consume away, and will give superhuman strength to Judah. The believing remnant from the nations will go up to Jerusalem to worship the king, the Lord of hosts, and keep the feast of tabernacles, while those who refuse will be punished with a drought and a plague. [... more]

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the Christian life, regenerating believers, baptizing them into Christ, sealing them for salvation, and illuminating truth. Through these roles, the Spirit empowers believers to live a life of spiritual growth, discernment, and freedom from sin. [... more]

The speaker reflects on the character of God, highlighting His holiness, love, justice, mercy, faithfulness, and shepherd-like nature. They also discuss the ministry of the Holy Spirit, His work in salvation, growth, and service, and the promises of God, including salvation, forgiveness, eternal life, peace, presence, strength, victory over sin, rest, and heaven. [... more]

The spiritual fire that fell at Pentecost not only destroyed sin but also at times impenitent sinners Yes that's right unholy sinners in the midst of the Spirit-filled assembly Annanias and his wife Sapphira gave us a lesson for the ages in what not to do in the midst of a Spirit-filled assembly try to hide sin and lie to spirit-filled leaders Their experience like that of Nadab and Abihu underscores that we who know God must stay self-examined and be prepared to deal with heresy in the church whenever it rears its ugly head The Spirit's holy fire which [... more]

Living a spirit-filled life is about relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength, rather than trying to be righteous through our own efforts. According to Romans 8, a spirit-led believer lives a condemnation-free life, and the Holy Spirit gives us confidence as we approach God in prayer. We can grieve the Holy Spirit by our actions and words, but we can also please Him by being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Ultimately, living a spirit-filled life means being preoccupied with Christ Himself and asking Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit each day. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl explores the Holy Spirit, explaining that he is a personality, not a ghost, and has the characteristics of God, including co-equality, co-eternality, and coexistence with the Father and Son. He reveals the Spirit's role in communicating God's truth to believers, using passages from Acts and 1 Corinthians to illustrate the Spirit's work. [... more]

Moses' story illustrates the common excuses people use to deny God's call, including insignificance, ignorance, inability, and inadequacy. God responds with signs and reassurances, demonstrating His power and authority, and encouraging Moses to surrender and trust in His plan. [... more]

God's desire for people to be living stones, not worldly bricks, is contrasted with the spirit of rebellion and conformity to the world, exemplified by Nimrod and the Tower of Babel. God's intervention and the importance of not being conformed to the world are emphasized, with a call to be holy and acceptable to God. [... more]

To have fullness of joy, one must have fellowship with God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. This fellowship can be restored by exposing sin to the light, expressing it to the Lord through confession, and expelling it from one's life. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, while Satan accuses. Confession must be immediate, specific, and confident, and it leads to forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness. [... more]