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What Does a Normal Christian Life Look Like? 
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

What Does a Normal Christian Life Look Like? 

Embracing the Holy Spirit and living a Spirit-filled life is a normal Christian experience. As believers, we can overlook the significance and importance of the power of the Holy Spirit readily available to us. Learn what a Spirit-filled life looks like and how to embrace it today. 

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Why Pentecost Matters
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Why Pentecost Matters

Pentecost may not be celebrated like Christmas or Easter. However, it’s one of the most important events in Church history. In this blog, we share the importance of Pentecost and how it brought new firepower and understanding to believers. By receiving the Holy Spirit, learn how to align with God’s supernatural provision and strength. 

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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification

What role does the Holy Spirit play in our sanctification? Explore how being filled with the Spirit can transform you into becoming more like Jesus. Just as our bodies need nourishment, we need constant refilling of the Holy Spirit as a pattern of life. Learn how the Holy Spirit wants to work through you to make you more like Jesus. 

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Discover 5 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us
Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter

Discover 5 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us

Discover how the Holy Spirit helps us daily. Our helper, the Holy Spirit, comes alongside us to bear our burdens, advocate, defend, give us strength and courage, teach, counsel, and comfort. Learn how the Holy Spirit opens our hearts to God, helps us grow and ripen for growth and maturity, and restores us to become more Christ-like. Let the Holy Spirit guide you toward a better life. 

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 Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s presence can be lifted if we’re not cautious in how we worship or approach God. As Christians, we must learn that being sensitive to the Holy Spirit means we are aware of the Holy Spirit’s sensitivity. This blog shares how you can learn to walk in the Spirit into consecration and transformation.

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Why Spiritual Gifts Matter
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Why Spiritual Gifts Matter

What are spiritual gifts, and how are we to approach them earnestly? Spiritual gifts play a significant role in building the character of Jesus in our lives. This blog outlines the three primary categories spiritual gifts fall into and discusses why we can be naive about them.

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Walking With the Spirit: How to Overcome the Desires of the Flesh
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Walking With the Spirit: How to Overcome the Desires of the Flesh

How can walking with the Holy Spirit help Christians overcome the desires of the flesh? In this article, we define the heart and destructive attitudes listed in Galatians 5 and how through the Means of Grace, we can experience the abounding living waters of God. 

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How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? 
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? 

We were created to live in the fullness of God’s presence, but sin has diminished this relationship. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we’re able to live a supernatural life. When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, the very colors of our nature change. Learn how you can e filled with the Holy Spirit.

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Who is the Holy Spirit?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Who is the Holy Spirit?

A dynamic Christian life awaits! Want to know the difference between a dull faith and one full of power? Fire, wind, and creativity: the Holy Spirit in action; In this blog, Pastor Paul dives into the teachings of Acts 1:8 and the power of the Holy Spirit. Explore how being baptized with the Holy Spirit brings about a change in our lives.

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Why Does God Want Our Hearts Enlightened?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Why Does God Want Our Hearts Enlightened?

Epignosis is an experiential divine knowledge of God. This isn’t a cerebral experience with God. Instead, it affects your being. So how do we pray to have our heart eyes enlightened to the reality of God moving into our experience?

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