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The Lamb is Worthy

  The Spirit of Prophecy Is the Testimony of Christ Unglued: How to Walk humbly in prophecy “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” —Revelation 19:10 The prophetic does not exist to draw attention to a person, a spiritual gift, or a dramatic prediction. True prophecy points us to Jesus. It declares who He is, reminds us of what He has done, and gives us courage to trust what He has promised. Bishop Michael’s testimony from northern India offers a powerful example. In the face of persecution, suffering, and uncertainty, the Holy Spirit continues to bear witness to one unchanging truth: Jesus Christ is King, and His Kingdom is still advancing. An Ever-Growing Kingdom Our ministry is located just below Nepal. It is one of the most persecuted states in India, yet no matter what happens around us, we know that the Kingdom of God cannot be stopped. Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Pe...
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Spirituality Rules Together

  Spirituality rules.   In one sense, that means spirituality is wonderful. Life with the Holy Spirit is real, personal, and full of abundance. The Holy Spirit is not merely a feeling or an atmosphere; he is a person with whom we have a genuine relationship. But spirituality also has rules. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to teach the Corinthian church how to handle the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Those instructions were not given to suppress the Spirit’s work. They were given so that the whole church could be strengthened through it. Paul states the governing principle plainly: “Everything is to be done for building up.” —1 Corinthians 14:26 (CSB) The gifts of the Spirit are not given to make one person appear impressive. They are given so that the body of Christ may be instructed, encouraged, and built up.   Childlike Faith or Childish Spirituality?   To understand Paul’s instructions, we first need to understand the problem in Corinth. Earlier in...
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Going Through Suffering

  Where Is God When We Suffer? There are moments when faith feels less like certainty and more like a conversation with the cross. Where were You when the trial began? Where were You when trauma created distance between us? Where were You when anxiety stole my smile or depression changed the way I saw myself and others? I have prayed beneath the cross and preached beneath the cross. I have watched the cross bring hope, healing, and revival. Yet suffering remains—and sometimes its weight becomes almost too much to carry. The Bible does not silence questions like these. It gives us words for them: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.” —Psalm 22:1–2 The Psalms make room for an honest cry. We do not have to approach God with polished words or carefully concealed pain. We can come to Him with our confusion, anger, grief, and una...
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Go and Build

  Go and Build "Think carefully about your ways... Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house." — Haggai 1:7-8 When we hear the book of Haggai mentioned, many of us have to pause for a moment to remember where it is in the Bible. It's one of the Minor Prophets—a short book with a surprisingly big message. Although Haggai was written thousands of years ago, its call is remarkably relevant today. God wasn't simply asking His people to rebuild a temple. He was calling them to reorder their priorities, trust Him again, and become a people who build His Kingdom together. A People Who Had Stopped Building The story begins after one of Israel's darkest seasons. Because of their persistent rebellion, the people of Judah had been conquered by Babylon. Solomon's magnificent temple had been destroyed, and many of God's people were taken into exile. Seventy years later, a remnant returned home with one clear purpose: rebuild the house of God. They s...
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Go Over and Join

  Don't Miss the Holy Spirit "Do we have a fear of missing out on the Holy Spirit?" Think about that question today. Many of us know what it feels like to experience FOMO—the fear of missing out. We don't want to miss an important conversation, a special event, or something exciting happening around us. But what if we had that same eagerness when it came to the work of the Holy Spirit? At Christ Church, we love spending time together before and after our services. That fellowship is a gift. Yet there is another posture we are called to cultivate—a posture of expectation. As worship begins and God's people gather, we have an opportunity to quiet our hearts and ask: "Holy Spirit, what are You doing today? I don't want to miss it." Philip's Unexpected Assignment In Acts 8:26–40, the Holy Spirit gives Philip a surprising instruction: "Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." Luke even adds an interest...
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When God Says Go...With a Vision

  Fresh Vision for the Journey Ahead Guest Speaker: Jeremy Louison As part of our UNGLUED: When God Says Go series, we welcomed Pastor Jeremy from Pioneer Church in Memphis. His message challenged us to move beyond feeling stuck and embrace God's vision for our lives, families, and communities. When Life Feels Stuck Many of us know what it feels like to be stuck. The plans aren't working. The relationships aren't improving. The progress we hoped for isn't happening. In those moments, we often assume it's our responsibility to fix everything ourselves. But Pastor Jeremy reminded us of an important truth: "You are not powerful enough to get yourself out of every mess you put yourself into." The Christian life is not ultimately about self-improvement. It is about surrendering to Christ, the One who rescues, restores, redeems, and redirects us. The Difference Between Sight and Vision One of the central ideas of the message was the differen...
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