Befriending the Holy Spirit

<p>Most believers miss this one rare mindset that changes everything about their spiritual life. In this episode of the Encounter Podcast, John Bevere and I discuss the mindset and heart posture that transforms your walk with God and opens the door to deeper spiritual growth. If ... Show More

<p>Have you ever thought God was speaking, but later realized it might’ve just been you? That’s where the confusion begins - when your own thoughts feel spiritual, and the line between your voice and His starts to blur. Here's how to see the difference between God's voice and you ... Show More

<p>Have you ever felt like your walk with God is missing something - like it should be more powerful? If you’ve ever felt too weak or imperfect to live like Jesus, you’re not alone. But what if the secret to His power was something you could access right now?</p> <p> </p> <p>The ... Show More

How do we live a life truly led by the Holy Spirit? Dr. Sri explains how Simeon illustrates for us what it looks like to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri shares practical ways to become more like Simeon, such as asking for divine inspiration, showing gratitude for it, pra ... Show More

Have you ever felt like it would be easier if Jesus were right there next to you? Well, Jesus Himself said we have something better—the Holy Spirit. And having the Holy Spirit is better than having Jesus here in His physical body (John 16:7).In this teaching, 10 Reasons It's Bett ... Show More

<p>Friends, we come to the Sixth Sunday of Easter, and as the Church readies us for Pentecost, the readings begin to talk about the Holy Spirit. In today’s Gospel, Jesus, speaking to his disciples the night before he dies, says, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father wil ... Show More

How I Came to Know the Holy Spirit (@Joni Table Talk) For more information visit Pastorvlad.org 

<p>Friends, this is the great feast of Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit. In the First Reading, the Spirit manifests himself as a strong driving wind, and while you can’t see the wind directly, you can see its effects. The text I want to reflect on today is not in the readi ... Show More

<p>The Holy Spirit is quite possibly the most misunderstood and abused member of the Holy Trinity. Some people don’t believe He is God, others think He is merely a mystical force or some abstract expression of God. His work, His deity, and His personhood are all essential Christi ... Show More

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do? In John 14, Jesus promised that the ‘Holy Spirit’ would appear after His departure. “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth.” – John 14:16 Jesus also said t ... Show More

As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith. This episode was first released in May 2020. Snippet from the Show  The gifts of the Holy Spirit make you mor ... Show More

Recording from Washington, DC Gospel Truth Conference 2018: The Christian life isn't just hard—it's impossible to live in your own strength. Thankfully, God never intended for us to rely on ourselves. Even Jesus received the Holy Spirit before beginning His ministry (Matt. 3:16). ... Show More