The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

Names and Symbols for The Holy Spirit

The Bible uses at 4 significant names in speaking of the Holy Spirit. Each name has to do with a particular office of the Holy Spirit. We will look at names and symbols used to describe Him. You may have heard confusing, even conflicting information about who He is and what He does. Here is some practical information to shed light about Him.

Being Filled with The Spirit

What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? How do we experience the wind and fire of God? When there is no filling, there is no wind and fire from heaven. Do you want to know the Spirit better and know more of His vitality? Let's study Ephesians 5:18-21.

The Holy Spirit: His Fruit, His Guidance, His Power: Communion

How do you get rid of the rats in your life? Learn how you can let the Holy spirit be your senior partner in your daily life. 2 Corinthians 13:14. The meaning of grace. The meaning of communion. How do we commune with the Holy Spirit? 

The Holy Spirit: His Fruit, His Guidance, His Power Part 5

Do you want a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? Do you want to experience more of His supernatural presence to see your life changed? Learn more about The Holy Spirit within you, His indwelling presence. 
The Key: Romans 8:5-6
Getting rid of the rats on board: Colossians 3:2

The Holy Spirit: His Fruit, His Guidance, His Power Part 4

Let's talk about experiencing the Supernatural. Learn more about who the Holy Spirit is and what he does. Baptism in the Spirit is a cataclysmic event. Find out more. 

The Holy Spirit Part 3: Prayer Tongues

The Primary purpose of praying in tongues is to enhance your prayer life. Why do I need to speak in tongues? Taking a close look at Romans 8:26-28. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 14, James 4:2-3, 1John 5:14-15
When you don't know what to pray or how to pray in circumstances and trials you face, "The Spirit Himself helps us in our weakness.

The Holy Spirit: His Fruit, His Guidance, His Power Part 2

What is the gift of speaking in tongues? 1 Corinthians 14:1-33? How should the gift of tongues be used in a church setting?
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Cor. 14:1-33, Gal 5: 22-25, Eph 2:8

The Holy Spirit: His Fruit, His Guidance, His Power

What kind of difference is the Holy Spirit of God making in the life of a believer? We will see how the Holy Spirit makes the power and the promises of God experiential in the life of every believer.
Scripture Reference: Acts 1:8
We need spiritual regeneration. We need a quickening of the mind.  We need spiritual power. We need a new power which will enable us to have the power against the power of the carnal life and nature.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH

The Prayer of Faith coming from James 5:13-17.  What does it mean to pray with faith?  
1. Faith prays with assurance. Ex. Elijah. 1 Kings chapters 17-18. Deu. 28: 22-24
2. Faith prays with submission. Ex. The man with Leprosy. Mark 1:40

Women of The Bible: Hard Truths, Beautiful Stories- The Woman Caught in Adultery

The woman at the well speaks of the power of blame to shame and to silence. The story of a woman standing silently before Jesus as others clutch their condemnation in the form of stones about to be thrown. Who is this rabbi who set her free not only from death but from the stain of adultery?  Who is this rabbi, this man, this Lord, who conquers blame and turns it to blessings? Jesus, the son of the Living God.