Living on Mission: The Power of the Spirit and the Simple Gospel- Pastor Joel, June 8th

Today, we explored the transformative power of the gospel and its impact on our daily lives. The central message revolved around Galatians 5:16-26, emphasizing the constant battle between our flesh and the Spirit. We learned that by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, we can experience God's power in remarkable ways. The key is to 'stack the deck' for the Spirit by going only where He leads, preparing ourselves spiritually, and living on mission. This ties beautifully with Philippians 2, which reminds us to 'work out our salvation with fear and trembling.' We discovered that this 'work' isn't about earning God's favor, but about making ourselves available for the Spirit to work through us. As we do this, God gives us both the desire and the power to please Him. This message challenges us to live each day as if it were a mission trip, constantly dependent on the Spirit and open to His leading. By doing so, we can experience the same kind of spiritual growth and impact we often see on mission trips, right here in our everyday lives