by Ps Wilson
Big idea:
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnessed of king Jesus
Believers hold Strategic asset to control the flow of God in our lives
Who is the Holy Spirit?
A:Holy Spirit is God who will dwell with believers and believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit
A believer's body has now become the temple of the Holy Spirit
John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[a] in you.
What does the Holy Spirit do in a believer's life?
A: the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, guide believers in all truth, glorifies King Jesus and be His witnesses
John 16:7-14
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Holy Spirit's functions are:
1. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement.
2. He guides believers into God's truth.
3. He glorifies King Jesus.
4. He empowers believers to be witnesses for King Jesus.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is not a bird or dove
Are we tune in to the Holy Spirit voice?
How do we know the Holy Spirit is speaking to me?
A: Spend enough time with the Holy Spirit to discern the voice
3 clear perimeters:
1. Convict you of what is not right, and bring us to repentance. God doesn't condemn
2. Guide you to God's truth
3. Glorify King Jesus
One way is Speaking in tongues
Acts 2:1-8
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?
Pentecost took place 50 days after Jesus resurrection
Does the spiritual phenomenon of speaking in tongues occur only in known languages?
A: There are tongues that human will understand and there are tongues spoken in angelic languages
1 Corinthians 13:1
If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
Does it mean I don't have the Holy Spirit within me if I don't speak in tongues?
A: Gift of the Holy spirit is not referring to tongues because as long as you have make Jesus your King you will have the Holy spirit
Acts 2:38-39
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Since I have the Holy Spirit, what's the big deal about speaking in tongues?
A: Speaking in tongues is a subsequent spiritual experience after salvation call the baptism in the Holy Spirit
Acts 10:44-46
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues[a] and praising God.
Acts 19:5-6
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues[a] and prophesied.
1. It signifies the evidence of Holy Spirit in one's life, seeing the operation of the gift
2. It edifies oneself, build and strengthen
1 Corinthians 14:4
Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
Is not mere babbling unknown words but to build one's up, it does not make you holier, it's given solely by the grace of God nothing to do with the character formation of the person
3. Represent King Jesus and be witnesses everywhere we go
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Ephesians 1:13
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Why am I edified and built up?
A: This internal strengthening must lead to a greater outward purpose
Tongues is spiritual in nature and we flow with the gift of God. No true follower of Jesus wants to fake speaking in tongues
If you're speaking in tongues and unsure, test it
1. Can you be in God's presence and pretend to speak in tongues?
2. Or can you speak in tongues without feeling discomfort?
3. Do you feel spiritually empowered after spending time speaking in tongues?
4. Real tongues do not drain you
Friday, May 29, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
What's the deal with the Holy Spirit?
by Ps Peter Lim
Big Idea:
The holy spirit is not a force to be used, but a divine Person who relates to, speaks to and leads us.
John 14:15-26
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. [16] I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; [17] that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. [18] “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. [19] After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also. [20] In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. [21] He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” [22] Judas (not Iscariot) *said to Him, “Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?” [23] Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. [24] He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me. [25] “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. [26] But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
The Father will send them the Holy Spirit
He is fully God, the 3rd person of the Godhead
He has a name emotion will and a personality he interacts with us who can be affected by us, Jesus call Holy Spirit as our helper
He's a legal advocate who stands with us being conviction to sin
A teacher
A comforter
Holy Spirit continues with what Jesus was doing
Greek word is Parakletos
- One who comes alongside us to help us
The Holy Spirit is not a force to be used - He is a divine Person who comes us to uelp us as an advocate, teacher and comforter.
John 14:17
that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.
Only given to believers because He dwells with us and in us.
Jesus use the word know not intellectual knowing but experiential knowing. HS was already alongside us
Jesus was pointing to a new reality that woild come after His death, resurrection, and ascension, when the Holy Spirit would dwell within them. That soeaks of Intimacy and Permanence.
Holy Spirit will not come and go but continually dwells with us
We can connect relationally with the Holy Spirit
John 14:18
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Holy Spirit is like a physical person like Jesus was with His disciples
Through the Holy Spirit we are brought into a relationship with the Father and we are not orphans
Romans 8:15-16
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” [16] The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,
He bears witness in our hearts and testify that God is our holy father
The Holy Spirit personally assures and reassures us that we belong to the Father
Application 1:
Develop intimacy with the Holy spirit
How do we do that?
How to develop intimacy with the Holy Spirit?
1. Be aware of His presence
2. Seek to know Him more
3. Speak in tongues
Understand His character, seek to experience Him, know Him personally
The Holy Spirit personally leads and Transforms us
John 14:25-26
“These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. [26] But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
One who is called to come alongside to teach us all things (not worldly knowledge) the truth about Jesus and reminds us about everything that Jesus has said and taught
Holy Spirit lead us from within, Prompting us, reminding us, guiding us
Galatians 5:16
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Walking by the Spirit is a lifestyle of daily dependence on and obedience to the Holy Spirit
Walking by the Spirit requires us to stay close, follow His lead, and trust where He is guiding us.
There is a constant battle between Holy Spirit and our self-centred human will
Application 2:
Listen to the Holy Spirit
How to listen to His voice?
1. Be ready to obey when the Holy Spirit speaks
- He is ever willing and ready to speak to us
- What is the posture of our hearts?
- We are less inclined to hear His voice when we put up resistance
- do it quickly
2. Be familiar with God's word
- Parakletos will remind you of what word of God said
- God has already revealed His wisdom through his word
3. Be silent before God
- we are filled with all sorts of noices now
- daily be quiet in God's presence for 5 to 10 minutes
- connect with Holy Spirit to be with Him, not ask for things
Release anger and frustration to the Holy Spirit
Big Idea:
The holy spirit is not a force to be used, but a divine Person who relates to, speaks to and leads us.
John 14:15-26
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. [16] I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; [17] that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. [18] “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. [19] After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also. [20] In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. [21] He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” [22] Judas (not Iscariot) *said to Him, “Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?” [23] Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. [24] He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me. [25] “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. [26] But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
The Father will send them the Holy Spirit
He is fully God, the 3rd person of the Godhead
He has a name emotion will and a personality he interacts with us who can be affected by us, Jesus call Holy Spirit as our helper
He's a legal advocate who stands with us being conviction to sin
A teacher
A comforter
Holy Spirit continues with what Jesus was doing
Greek word is Parakletos
- One who comes alongside us to help us
The Holy Spirit is not a force to be used - He is a divine Person who comes us to uelp us as an advocate, teacher and comforter.
John 14:17
that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.
Only given to believers because He dwells with us and in us.
Jesus use the word know not intellectual knowing but experiential knowing. HS was already alongside us
Jesus was pointing to a new reality that woild come after His death, resurrection, and ascension, when the Holy Spirit would dwell within them. That soeaks of Intimacy and Permanence.
Holy Spirit will not come and go but continually dwells with us
We can connect relationally with the Holy Spirit
John 14:18
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Holy Spirit is like a physical person like Jesus was with His disciples
Through the Holy Spirit we are brought into a relationship with the Father and we are not orphans
Romans 8:15-16
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” [16] The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,
He bears witness in our hearts and testify that God is our holy father
The Holy Spirit personally assures and reassures us that we belong to the Father
Application 1:
Develop intimacy with the Holy spirit
How do we do that?
How to develop intimacy with the Holy Spirit?
1. Be aware of His presence
2. Seek to know Him more
3. Speak in tongues
Understand His character, seek to experience Him, know Him personally
The Holy Spirit personally leads and Transforms us
John 14:25-26
“These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. [26] But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
One who is called to come alongside to teach us all things (not worldly knowledge) the truth about Jesus and reminds us about everything that Jesus has said and taught
Holy Spirit lead us from within, Prompting us, reminding us, guiding us
Galatians 5:16
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Walking by the Spirit is a lifestyle of daily dependence on and obedience to the Holy Spirit
Walking by the Spirit requires us to stay close, follow His lead, and trust where He is guiding us.
There is a constant battle between Holy Spirit and our self-centred human will
Application 2:
Listen to the Holy Spirit
How to listen to His voice?
1. Be ready to obey when the Holy Spirit speaks
- He is ever willing and ready to speak to us
- What is the posture of our hearts?
- We are less inclined to hear His voice when we put up resistance
- do it quickly
2. Be familiar with God's word
- Parakletos will remind you of what word of God said
- God has already revealed His wisdom through his word
3. Be silent before God
- we are filled with all sorts of noices now
- daily be quiet in God's presence for 5 to 10 minutes
- connect with Holy Spirit to be with Him, not ask for things
Release anger and frustration to the Holy Spirit
Mothers Day
by Wan Leng
John 19:26-27
When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” [27] Then He *said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.
Jesus paused for something deeply personal in His final moment, He made provision for Mary - Mary pain and future, to her security and well being
Every person no matter how powerful, gifted you came into this world through a mother. There is a mother who laboured not only in child birth, in prayer, patience and perseverance. To provide as far as you are able and this glorify our Father
Honour is not conditional and not obligation and certainly not because of any act. It is following the footsteps of Jesus and choosing to love because He first love
Is Mary a perfect mother? Of course not!
Jesus 12 year old, Mary left Jesus behind
Worry less about making perfect decision and focus more on loving them
Anxious children are raised by anxious parents
You will not get everything right. God honour faithfulness over flawlessness
Children need to grow up seeing faith fueled parents
Mary showed remarkable faithfulness and obedience
Mary sought to understand Jesus ministry
Motherhood is not about lalluby or cradle moments but also about cross moments and crossroads but keep believing God's promises will come to pass even beyond what I can see
The God who bring Resurrection will bring out of the cross hope, redemption and new life
Mary could not stop or remove the pain at Jesus crucifixion but she could be present. Stay through every season instead of helping like octopus
Mothers are not kaypohs, their love carry you even when you cannot carry yourself
Our children are people of destiny. God will never let go of them even if we let go. Our children first belong to God first
My role is to bring Godly influence in my children formation
Neither am I a random choice, I am chosen. Parenting is not ownership but stewardship requiring surrendering and release
Every child is a divine trust. Every life we influence is a God-given responsibility. If God has placed a child in your care, you have a mission from Him.
A sacred exchange took place to Mary when Jesus said to Mary and John.
Why didn't Jesus said Mary go back to your biological sons?
Possibly at that time jesus biological brothers did not yet believe in Jesus
Jesus was forming a new kind of family, a family of God by faith and obedience to the father, family beyond bloodline
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
No one stands at the cross stands alone
God gives people who Stand in the gap, embody care and presence not bound by blood but by love
Who is your 'Mary'?
Who is your 'John'?
Technology can never replace presence
we are not just individuals being redeemed. We are a family being formed, a family of disciples, walking this road together, following Jesus om the way of the cross.
John 19:26-27
When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” [27] Then He *said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.
Jesus paused for something deeply personal in His final moment, He made provision for Mary - Mary pain and future, to her security and well being
Every person no matter how powerful, gifted you came into this world through a mother. There is a mother who laboured not only in child birth, in prayer, patience and perseverance. To provide as far as you are able and this glorify our Father
Honour is not conditional and not obligation and certainly not because of any act. It is following the footsteps of Jesus and choosing to love because He first love
Is Mary a perfect mother? Of course not!
Jesus 12 year old, Mary left Jesus behind
Worry less about making perfect decision and focus more on loving them
Anxious children are raised by anxious parents
You will not get everything right. God honour faithfulness over flawlessness
Children need to grow up seeing faith fueled parents
Mary showed remarkable faithfulness and obedience
Mary sought to understand Jesus ministry
Motherhood is not about lalluby or cradle moments but also about cross moments and crossroads but keep believing God's promises will come to pass even beyond what I can see
The God who bring Resurrection will bring out of the cross hope, redemption and new life
Mary could not stop or remove the pain at Jesus crucifixion but she could be present. Stay through every season instead of helping like octopus
Mothers are not kaypohs, their love carry you even when you cannot carry yourself
Our children are people of destiny. God will never let go of them even if we let go. Our children first belong to God first
My role is to bring Godly influence in my children formation
Neither am I a random choice, I am chosen. Parenting is not ownership but stewardship requiring surrendering and release
Every child is a divine trust. Every life we influence is a God-given responsibility. If God has placed a child in your care, you have a mission from Him.
A sacred exchange took place to Mary when Jesus said to Mary and John.
Why didn't Jesus said Mary go back to your biological sons?
Possibly at that time jesus biological brothers did not yet believe in Jesus
Jesus was forming a new kind of family, a family of God by faith and obedience to the father, family beyond bloodline
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
No one stands at the cross stands alone
God gives people who Stand in the gap, embody care and presence not bound by blood but by love
Who is your 'Mary'?
Who is your 'John'?
Technology can never replace presence
we are not just individuals being redeemed. We are a family being formed, a family of disciples, walking this road together, following Jesus om the way of the cross.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Producing pearls
by Pastor Esther Story
An untroubled oyster will not produce a pearl. It needs an irritant that shouldn't be there to provide it to produce nekra
Maybe our prayer to God to remove something in our lives doesn't come immediately
Psalm 126
When the Lord restored the fortunes of[a] Zion, we were like those who dreamed.[b] 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 4 Restore our fortunes,[c] Lord, like streams in the Negev. 5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
This psalm spoke of God bringing people back from exile, the people of Judah. Some lost their lives in the process and some lost their loved ones
Change will come eventually
V5 and V6 suggest there is something we can do in the middle of weeping, tough seasons. It means we can and how we respond, what we sow and continue to sow, to be intentional so we will reap with songs of joy.
You've let it get infected because of someone clumsy words...
What we do in our pain matter cos it shapes us
1. Consider Hannah (She cannot conceive a child)
"Pour out your heart to the lord"
(I was pouring out my soul to the lord 1 Samuel 1:15)
- don't hold back your heart to the lord
2. David battle with Saul (he's being pursue by Saul)
"Keep thanks & praise alive"
(I will extol the lord at all times psalm 34:1)
- it activates faith and changes my heart condition and circumstances in my life
3. Joseph (sold as slave)
"Forgiveness"
(Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:19-20)
- forgiveness affects mental physical and wellbeing
4. James
"Persevere"
(let perseverance finish it's work so that you may be mature complete not lacking anything James 1:4)
- if no grit no pearl. No pain no perseverance. Don't give up
5. Jesus
"Relinquish"
(Father if you are willing take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done Luke 22:42)
- it is my will that I have to relinguish, even if it's not the outcome I wanted. Let it go, even and especially you can't see it
I would not change the script, but I can come back rejoicing carrying sheaves. My life is not good but He is good
John 12:24
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
The seed will remains a single seed unless it is being relinguish
An untroubled oyster will not produce a pearl. It needs an irritant that shouldn't be there to provide it to produce nekra
Maybe our prayer to God to remove something in our lives doesn't come immediately
Psalm 126
When the Lord restored the fortunes of[a] Zion, we were like those who dreamed.[b] 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 4 Restore our fortunes,[c] Lord, like streams in the Negev. 5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
This psalm spoke of God bringing people back from exile, the people of Judah. Some lost their lives in the process and some lost their loved ones
Change will come eventually
V5 and V6 suggest there is something we can do in the middle of weeping, tough seasons. It means we can and how we respond, what we sow and continue to sow, to be intentional so we will reap with songs of joy.
You've let it get infected because of someone clumsy words...
What we do in our pain matter cos it shapes us
1. Consider Hannah (She cannot conceive a child)
"Pour out your heart to the lord"
(I was pouring out my soul to the lord 1 Samuel 1:15)
- don't hold back your heart to the lord
2. David battle with Saul (he's being pursue by Saul)
"Keep thanks & praise alive"
(I will extol the lord at all times psalm 34:1)
- it activates faith and changes my heart condition and circumstances in my life
3. Joseph (sold as slave)
"Forgiveness"
(Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:19-20)
- forgiveness affects mental physical and wellbeing
4. James
"Persevere"
(let perseverance finish it's work so that you may be mature complete not lacking anything James 1:4)
- if no grit no pearl. No pain no perseverance. Don't give up
5. Jesus
"Relinquish"
(Father if you are willing take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done Luke 22:42)
- it is my will that I have to relinguish, even if it's not the outcome I wanted. Let it go, even and especially you can't see it
I would not change the script, but I can come back rejoicing carrying sheaves. My life is not good but He is good
John 12:24
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
The seed will remains a single seed unless it is being relinguish
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