Arvada Covenant Church

Recent Sermons

May 19 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Teacher
Pastor John • 21:50
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The Spirit of God is there to instruct us in truth, remind us of what Jesus said, and speak through us when we don't have a clue as to what to say or how to present the truth. That doesn't eliminate the need for good preparation along the way. But it is a source of encouragement for those of us who don't always feel up to the job of speaking on His behalf.

May 12 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Comforter
Pastor John • 23:53
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In our house, Dad was always good for rough housing and camping, but when someone wasn't feeling well, it was Mom who was wanted. She could bring a sense of soothing comfort that was unique and time certain. In the same way, the Spirit of God is given not just to convict, prompt, instruct, and empower us. The Spirit is also given to comfort us in times of pain, frustration, and sadness.

May 5 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Refiner
Pastor John • 25:30
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The term "sanctified" is just a fancy way of saying "cleaned up". One of the major jobs of the Holy Spirit is to walk with us day by day, year by year, and remove all the junk and dirt and impurities that keep us from reflecting the very image of Christ. As much as we might like this to be an instant, one time exchange, the fact of the matter is that it is never completely finished until we stand before the Lord in person.

April 28 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Gift Giver
Pastor Nate • 31:39
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Ever go by a construction site and notice the amazing array of tools that go into the building of a structure? The construction of "The Church" requires a similar assortment of tools, often referred to as the gifts of the Spirit. All too often, however, these gifts are used to bring glory to the owner rather than being used to build the Body and glorify Christ.

April 21 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Guide
Pastor Nate • 28:04
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Jesus seems to imply in this passage that the Holy Spirit not only jogs our memory when needed, but also guides us as we deal with life's deepest issues.

April 14 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Empower
Pastor John • 26:20
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Trying to live the Christian life apart of the Third Person of the Trinity is akin to putting a lawn mower engine into a Ford Escalade - it won't get you very far. Too many believers drag through life, wondering why they don't experience a greater sense of victory and power. The key lies in a daily, conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit.

April 7 2013: The Holy Spirit, The Missing Element: Convictor
Pastor John • 24:53
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Entrance into God's Kingdom is contingent on the willingness to acknowledge that we are broken and sinful, and desperately in need of a Savior. No human can bring that sense of conviction - it can only be done through internal working of the Holy Spirit. That's why all effective evangelism begins with prayer that the Holy Spirit will bring a person to that point of need.