What's On : Life in the Spirit

 

I Believe in the Holy Spirit (5th January – 2nd February)

Exploring what the Nicene Creed declares about the Holy Spirit

 

5th January2 Corinthians 3:7-18The Spirit is Lord
12th JanuaryGenesis 1:1-2; John 3:1-8The Spirit Gives Life
19th JanuaryJohn 20:19-23The Spirit Proceeds from the Father and the Son
26th JanuaryJohn 14:15-21The Spirit is Worshipped and Glorified
2nd February2 Peter 1:12-21The Spirit has Spoken through the Prophets

 

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (9th February – 6th April)

The promises of Jesus about the Holy Spirit in John 14-16

 

9th FebruaryJohn 14:15-21You'll Never Walk Alone
16th FebruaryJohn 14:22-26Lessons in Love
23rd FebruaryJohn 14:27-31Fearless
2nd MarchJohn 15:1-8Stay with Me
9th MarchJohn 15:18-16:4Don't Stop Me Now
16th MarchJohn 16:5-11It's a Sin
23rd MarchJohn 16:12-15I Can See Clearly Now
30th MarchJohn 16:16-24You Raise Me Up
6th AprilJohn 16:25-33Bridge Over Troubled Water

 

Spiritual Gifts of Grace (27th April – 1st June)

The Spiritual Gifts outlined in 1 Corinthians 12-14 and Romans 12

 

27th April1 Corinthians 12:1-11God's Abundant Generosity
4th May1 Corinthians 12:12-31Building or Boasting?
11th May1 Corinthians 13Indispensable Love
18th May1 Corinthians 14:1-25Prophecy & Tongues
25th MayRomans 12:1-8Gifts of Grace (Part 1)
1st JuneRomans 12:1-8Gifts of Grace (Part 2)

 

God's Empowering Presence (8th June – 27th July)

The Holy Spirit at work in the book of Acts

 

8th JuneActs 2:1-13Empowered for Mission (Pentecost)
15th JuneActs 2:42-47Empowered for Community
22nd JuneActs 4:1-31Empowered for Courage
29th JuneActs 6:1-15Empowered for Service
6th JulyActs 8:26-40Empowered for Evangelism
13th JulyActs 9:1-19Empowered for Transformation
20th JulyActs 10:1-48Empowered for Inclusion
27th JulyActs 28:11-31Empowered for Global Witness

 

The Fruit of the Spirit (3rd August – 21st September)

What the Holy Spirit produces in the lives of believers, based on Galatians 5:22-25

 

3rd AugustGalatians 5:22-25Love: The Heart of the Spirit
10th AugustGalatians 5:22-25Joy: The Spirit’s Song
17th AugustGalatians 5:22-25Peace: Resting in the Spirit’s Presence
24th AugustGalatians 5:22-25Patience: Receiving God’s Timing
31st AugustGalatians 5:22-25Kindness: Living with Compassion
7th SeptemberGalatians 5:22-25Goodness: A Life That Reflects God’s Nature
14th SeptemberGalatians 5:22-25Faithfulness: Walking in Trust with God
21st SeptemberGalatians 5:22-25Gentleness: Strength Under Control

 

The Spirit & the War (5th October – 2nd November)

The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Warfare

 

5th OctoberEphesians 6:10-12; Colossians 2:13-15; 1 Peter 5:8-9The Battle We Face
12th OctoberEphesians 6:13-17aDressed for Victory
19th OctoberEphesians 6:17b; Hebrews 4:12Armed with the Word
26th OctoberEphesians 6:18; Jude 20; Romans 8:26-27Praying in the Spirit
2nd November2 Corinthians 10:1-6Taking Captives

  

The Spirit, Art, & Worship (16th November – 23rd November)

Two passages about Spirit-inspired artistry in the context of worship

 

16th NovemberExodus 31:1-11The Spiritual Craftsperson
23rd November1 Chronicles 25:1-3The Spiritual Songsmith

 

Advent: The Spirit & the Future (30th November – 21st December)

The role of the Holy Spirit in God’s promised future

 

30th NovemberRomans 8:18-27; (Psalm 42?)The Spirit of Hope
7th DecemberEzekiel 36:24-38; Titus 3:4-7The Spirit of Renewal
14th DecemberEzekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:11The Spirit of Resurrection
21st DecemberRevelation 22:12-21The Spirit & the Bride say