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Not Alone: Jesus’ Promise of Peace and Presence FBC LaBelle Sermons

"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." — John 14:18 Do you ever feel like you’re trying to live the Christian life on your own strength? Many of us treat the Holy Spirit as an abstract idea or an optional doctrine, but Jesus describes Him as something much more vital: our Helper, Advocate, and Teacher. In this message, we dive deep into John 14 to discover why God gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Moving past the idea that the Spirit is just an emotional "rush" or a temporary feeling, we explore how the Spirit provides the real power needed to love like Christ, understand the Word of God, and experience a peace that the world simply cannot offer. In this episode, you’ll learn: – The Indwelling Presence: Why you don’t have to "ask God to show up"—He is already here. – The Spirit of Truth: How the Holy Spirit works in tandem with Scripture to illuminate the Gospel. – The Power to Change: Why steady transformation of the heart is the greatest evidence of the Spirit’s work. – A Peace Beyond Understanding: How Jesus prepares us for life’s trials by promising His own presence within us. Whether you are walking through a season of sorrow or simply want to grow closer to the Father, join us as we learn how to stop striving and start walking in the awareness of the Helper who lives in us.
  1. Not Alone: Jesus’ Promise of Peace and Presence
  2. The Fruit of the Spirit vs. The Effort of the Flesh
  3. Everything Starts with God: Finding Peace for the New Year
  4. The Lord Shall Return: Staying Grounded
  5. Unexpected Christmas: Joseph's Story
  6. The Fullness of Time: Getting the Theology of Christmas Right
  7. Got Wisdom? Ask!
  8. Beyond Your Strength: Why God Gives You More Than You Can Handle
  9. Living In God's Favor
  10. Competence, Character, and Change