In this character monologue, Pastor Strickland reflects on the journey of faith and redemption, highlighting the transformative power of Jesus Christ through the personal testimony of Peter, discussing themes of acceptance, forgiveness, and the calling to spread the Gospel despite past failures.

Pastor Strickland's sermon emphasizes the importance of being "on fire" for God by fostering a spirit of faith, encouraging believers to present themselves as living sacrifices filled with the Holy Spirit, while acknowledging the necessity of community and the pursuit of God to stoke their spiritual passion.

The sermon focuses on the concept of "living water" and the importance of faith in receiving it, drawing parallels to the story of Jesus offering living water to the woman at the well, and encourages believers to seek the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, likening it to the latter rain that brings spiritual harvest, emphasizing the need for salvation and spiritual empowerment in the midst of challenges.

Pastor Strickland's sermon emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit received at Pentecost, urging believers to die to self and embrace the Spirit's patience, power, passion, and presence to fully live out their faith.

Jesus made an almost unbelievable statement in John 14 when He said, "even greater things you shall do." How can that be? How can we do greater things? How can we prepare to do greater things?

If you've ever been to SeaWorld and watched the Shamu Show, you know there are an array of participants ranging from those who want to be entertained to those who want to get soaked! The same can be said about the Church! Some people come for the "show", to be entertained, while others come to experience God and the Holy Spirit, and then tell everyone about it when they leave!

After Jesus rose from the tomb, He appeared to His disciples for forty days. Not long before He ascended to heaven, He commanded His disciples to wait for the promise, which was the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this message, we want to answer the question, “Can believers be baptized with the Holy Spirit today according to Scripture? If so, what is the goal of the Holy Spirit in our lives?”