From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell The Holy Spirit is the least understood part of the trinity of God. The Holy Spirit is more than showy effects meant to convince us that God is with us. The Holy Spirit is the indwelling presence, the seal of our inheritance. He is our counselor, comforter and reveals the truth of our loving God.The Holy Spirit is the ongoing work in our lives that bring us out …
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell There are many people that have a vague belief in God, but completely refuse to accept Jesus as anything more than a great teacher. However, when we dig into the Bible, we find that both the Old and New Testaments proclaim the deity of the One who came to save, to reign and someday return. You can’t straddle the fence, calling Jesus “just a good teacher,” because the …
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell When you lead a small group, sooner or later you will have to deal with conflict in your group. Conflict is a consequence of us coming together and really sharing life. Why is that? Because we are bringing together people from different backgrounds and expecting them to agree on every issue. It has been my experience, the biggest mistake in dealing with conflict that small-group leaders make …
The Word of God, the Bible, is not simply a collection of words from God, it is a conduit for communicating ideas. It is alive, life-changing, and its supernatural dynamics work in us. With the trenchancy of a surgeon’s knife, the Bible reveals who we are and what we are not. It penetrates the core of our moral and spiritual life. It discerns what is inside of us, both the good and the evil. The …
The disciples were eyewitnesses to all that had happened to Jesus Christ… His life, His crucifixion, and for 40 days after his resurrection, He taught them more about the kingdom of God. Think about the change the resurrection made in the lives of the Disciples. At the crucifixion, they scattered, felt disillusioned, and afraid for their lives. But then, after seeing the resurrected Christ, they became fearless and risked everything to spread the good news …