Heartland Alliance Church Podcast

God blesses us in Christ.

A healthy/wealthy church has a solid foundation, power and presence, a culture of community, depth and width.

The book of John tells us we need to become followers of Jesus if we are to be a part of His kingdom family, being part of His family means we will spend eternity with Jesus, and where we will know and see our heavenly Father face to face.

The commitment he made, the opportunity he was given, the warnings he heard, the choices he made and the outcome he embraced.

In redeeming our past, God invites our love, commissions a new future, prepares us for sacrifice and calls us to follow.

Jesus prays for us that we might live in unity, see His glory, be aware of the dangers of the world and join His rescue crew.

The bigness of God; childlike faith; God and us; God, us and creation; the bigness of God.

A cry for help, a plea for justice, a reason for praise.

Jesus intercedes, encourages and prays: protection, unity, give them joy, sanctify them.

Acknowledge the truth of our situation. Humble ourselves before God: plead for God's mercy, be honest about our affliction, make bold requests, give God the credit. Move forward in confidence.

History (Return to Judah, Alexander the Great, Maccabean Revolt) and the Political World of Jesus' Time (Sadducees, Pharisees).

Notice His posture, His Father, His glory and His work.

The source of hate and persecution; past and present reality; our future; the Holy Spirit comes to help.

I must recognize the Sovereignty of God, I must understand my position in Christ, I must deal with my sin, I must live a life that's pleasing to God, I must say, "Yes" to the Holy Spirit.

To pursue the good life, we must avoid the thieves of life, embrace the Giver of life and enjoy the substance of life.

The Holy Spirit offers to be our helper, guide us, give wisdom and wise council, direct us, comfort and convict, bring hope, enhance our prayer lives, develop our character, give gifts and infuse us with His power.

There are two transformational ways the Holy Spirit is involved in our lives: Salvation and Sanctification.  

Hannah had deep brokenness, wanted to be a participant in the future of God's people. In her brokenness she went to God, was bold enough to believe in God to hear, gave a vow to God, gave her son to serve God, her ongoing faithfulness to God instilled a heart of worship in her son.  Her response was one of worship, thankfulness and awe.

Inspiration, Illumination, Conviction, Regeneration, Adoption, Indwelling.

The Holy Spirit is a person, which means he has a soul: mind, will and emotions.