Scripture tells us that without holiness no one will see the Lord.  God’s nature demands holiness in the life of Christians.  We are called to be holy in our daily living, seeking to live a life wholly pleasing to God.  Because...

God has called every Christian to a holy life because God is holy.  We can walk in obedience to God’s word and live a life of holiness.  Because holiness is for each of us as followers of Christ, we are to be in the pursuit of...

After Pentecost, Peter and John were boldly proclaiming healing and salvation in Jesus. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they stood against the religious authorities stating, “We cannot stop speaking what we have seen and heard.” Like...

The early church was empowered by the Holy Spirit and starting to grow at an amazing rate. There are things we can learn from the early church for our being the church today. Like the early church we can experience the mighty workings of...

At Pentecost the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to be witnesses of Jesus throughout the world. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do the same. We can be Spirit-filled and empowered people. God’s Word Acts...

Partiality carries the meaning of self-focus with a biased favoring over others. Jesus is the ultimate example of selflessness for us to follow. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can break the barrier of partiality by living in...

Paul wrote to the Colossians calling the church “the chosen of God” and instructed them to “put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Jesus prayed that his followers would be unified as he is with God the Father. Disunity...

We have a tendency to rely on ourselves instead of God, even in the church.  When we rely on and abide in God, God will make us fruitful.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can be breaking the barrier of self-reliance, breaking the...

The uncaring and lackadaisical attitude of apathy is a serious hindrance to our relationship with God and how we are to be as His church.  Jesus calls us to care and be zealous for him and his ways.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit...

Pride is a serious hindrance to our relationship with God and how we relate and cooperate with others as God’s church.  Jesus calls us to follow him and humbly live in his ways as his people.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit we...