TGP West

Many have us have been living under the weight of hurt, disappointment, and exhaustion, but Jesus promises that ordinary believers who trust in Him can experience presence of the Holy Spirit just as the early church did.  As our belief grows through trusting God and taking Him at His word, the Holy Spirit works through us to bring healing, glorify God, and draw others to faith.

Many of us have been living under the weight of hurt, disappointment, and exhaustion, but Jesus promises that ordinary believers who trust in Him can experience the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit just as the early church did. As our belief grows through trusting God and taking Him at His word, the Holy Spirit works through us to bring healing, glorify God, and draw others to faith.

God does not just save us and dwell within us; He continually fills and empowers us through His Holy Spirit so we can follow Jesus and live out His mission each day.  We are challenged to stop holding parts of ourselves back from God, to seek the Spirit daily, and to fully surrender our lives so His presence and power can work through us.

Believers are called to obey Jesus by gathering together in unity and prayer, positioning themselves to experience God and receive the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.  When the church humbly pursues God and one another in this way, it becomes a powerful witness that reflets His glory to the world.

We encounter God's glory for transformation and empowerment, leading us into mission; as we reflect on Christ and the Holy Spirit, we recognize that our lives are meant to share His glory with the world.

The resurrection of Jesus transforms lives by moving people from confusion and mourning to clarity, joy, and hope through a personal encounter with Him.  Like Mary Magdalene, those who experience the risen Jesus are called to share the good news, becoming witnesses who bring that same hope to others.

Jesus calls His followers to wait on the Holy Spirit rather than rushing ahead in their own strength, trusting God's timing instead of demanding the full plan.  True ministry and effective witness come only through the power of the Spirit, as we surrender to Him and allow His life to be reflected through us.