What Do People Mean by Anointing? | Acts 13:1-12
Some Christian talk in Christian communities do not make it out into the marketplace because they lack precedence or context. The term ‘anointing’ is one of those terms. In Acts 13: 1-12, we see the Holy Spirit, commission and call Barnabas and Saul to leave the comforts of the Antioch church to do the work the HS has prepared for them. Pastor Robin unwraps this narrative in order to help us see the value of the term anointing to the 21st Century Christian and its impact on the world surrounding.
What’s the deal with Ananias and Sapphira? | Acts 5:1-11
The beginning of Acts chapter 5 is startling information for the original readers as much as for us today. Why did the events in Acts 5 happen? Who is safe? In this sermon , Pastor Robin continues his discussion on the Holy Spirit by highlighting the deadly consequences of lying to the Holy Spirit.
What does it mean to Blaspheme the Holy Spirit? - Understanding the Unforgivable Sin | MattHEW 12:22-37
For a long time, believers have discussed what Jesus meant regarding the 'unforgivable sin' - the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. What is Jesus talking about, and what does it mean for us today? Pastor Robin teaches from this famous passage in Matthew 12: 22-37 to help us understand.
To Seek and Save the Lost
We all struggle with sharing our faith. Even though, 1 Peter says we should be ready to give an account of the hope we have BUT most have a challenging time making themselves open to the opportunity. However, God made a Plan A that is enough to complete the mission he gave us.
Holy Spirit Power Behind Your Words | James 3:1-12
The book of James gives a warning to the church in Jerusalem to guard their speech with utmost importance. James 3: 1-12 makes it clear that no one can tame or master the tongue. It is immense power for good and evil. In this sermon, Pastor Robin makes it clear that the power to tame the tongue comes from the Holy Spirit and no other.
That One Thing You Can Do To Please God
It is a blessing to be saved by Jesus’ death and resurrection but what do I do now? I have all this gratitude and time on my hands: how do I make this time count for God. In this message Pastor Robin explains how there is one thing that pleases God’s heart above all others. The key to discovering it doesn’t always come from the source we think it does.
The Holy Spirit, the Power to Combat Loneliness
The great pandemic of our age is loneliness. Many are struggling alone. Even in a crowd. Today Pastor Robin shares about how Holy Spirit is engaged in combatting loneliness and disunity in the church: if we let Him.
The Holy Spirit, Our Advocate
The Holy Spirit has many descriptors in the Bible. One of the most misunderstood one is the title of ‘advocate’. Today Pastor Robin helps us discern what that characteristic of the Holy Spirit can mean for us in our everyday inner thought life battles.
The Holy Spirit, Our Teacher
There’s nothing worse than trying to navigate a path to a destination and not knowing where to go. Scripture promises us that God would send his Spirit to teach and guide us through the trials of life. Yet, how many of us engage in relationship with the Holy Spirit. And what should we? Today Pastor Robin shows us the value of trusting the Holy Spirit as your teacher is the key to transformation in the Christian life.
Understanding the Fear of the Lord
There is a lot to fear out there and God certainly commands us to not fear. Yet He also asks us to ‘fear’ Him at the same time. How do we remedy that contradiction??? Pastor Robin addresses the confusion and also shares about how the fear of the LORD is actually of great value to us as we enter into a New Year.