This is the seventh devotion from those taking the "How to give a devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 1:12-13 by Greg Pratt. In this devotion, Greg challenges us follow the example of Jesus in the wilderness and to never give up but rather use the Word of God as we battle the temptations that come our way.
This is the sixth devotion from those students taking the, "How to Give a Devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 1: 9-11 by Mike Amalfitano. He uses the baptism of Jesus as a model for how to live a perfect, righteous, and godly life.
This is the fifth devotion from those students taking the "How to Give a Devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 1:16-20 by Jeremy Colton. In this devotion, Jeremy challenges us to consider the cost of following Jesus, and as a bonus, he gives us insight into what "fishing for men" is all about.
This is the fourth devotion from those students taking the "How to Give a Devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 2:1-12 by Chris Williams. He shares the story about Jesus not only having the power to heal man's body but also the authority to heal a man's soul by forgiving his sins.
This is the third devotion from those students taking the "How to give a devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 1:29-31 by Bob Hartman. He shares that while we often rely on our own remedies when we get sick, we often times completely forget to call on Jesus for healing.
This is the second devotion from those students taking the "How to Give a Devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This devotion is from the Gospel of Mark 1:40-45 by Chris Vigneau. He compares and contrasts leprosy with sin. At the close of his devotion, he shows how just as Jesus was able to cleanse a leper, he's also able to cleanse us of our sins - if we only ask.
This is the first of ten devotions from those students taking the "How to Give a Devotion" class at The Harbor Church. This is a devotion from the Gospel of Mark 1:14-15 by Scott Asadorian. He talks about the coming kingdom of God, the gospel as good news, and the necessity to repent and believe. He also makes the challenge to be bold in sharing our faith. Enjoy and be blessed!
In this episode, I share that the disciples received the Holy Spirit when Jesus breathed on them. Are you ready to ask Jesus to breathe his Holy Spirit on you? The Bible verses I reference are: John 20:19-22, 3:5-8; and John 7:39. This is the last devotion in my book, Breathe on me by P.K. Mlyniec. If you want to get the book, you can find it on Amazon in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle. I'm in the process of writing another devotional book on the Holy Spirit. When I finish, I plan to resume this podcast. Until then, "May you be filled with the Holy Spirit, today, and always." Bye for now.
In this episode, I share how it was normative in the early church to receive the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands. But of course, the Spirit sometimes came in his own timing and own way. The Bible verses I reference are: Acts 8:14-17, 19:6; 2 Tim. 1:6; 1 Tim. 4:14; Num. 11:16-30; Acts 10:44-46, 1:14; 2:1-4; and Acts 19:6.
In this episode, I share that the baptism of the Holy Spirit doesn't necessarily happen at our conversion. The Bible verses I reference are: Matt. 3:11; Acts 2:1-3; 10:44-48; 19:6; 1 Cor. 12:12-13; Acts 2:14-21; Joel 2:28-29; and Acts 1:5.
In this episode, I share what happened to those individual in the Bible who were filled with the Spirit. You may want to make sure you want the same sort of things to happen to you before you ask to be filled with the Spirit. The Bible verses I reference are: Mic. 3:8; Acts 17:6; and Acts 4:31.
In this episode, I explore what it means to have a double (or even triple) portion of the Holy Spirit. Just what measure of the Spirit do we really want? The Bible verses I reference are: 2 Kings 2:9, 13:21; John 3:34; and John 14:12.
In this episode, I share that no one in the Old or New Testament specifically asked to be filled with the Holy Spirit. If that's the case, and it is, then should we ask for the Holy Spirit? The Bible verses I reference are: Luke 11:13; John 3:7-8, 20:22; Acts 2.38, 8:14-17; 10:44-47; and Matt. 7:7-8.
In this episode, I share how the Holy Spirit comes upon us at different times and in different ways. The Bible verses I reference are: Luke 4:18-19; Isa. 61:1-3; and John 14:12.
In this episode, I share that the Holy Spirit cannot be bought, begged for, or bargained for, but only received as a free gift of God. The Bible verses I reference are: Acts 8:18-19, 2:38; and Luke 11:13.
In this episode, I share that the Holy Spirit is a free and precious gift that God gives to his children. The Bible verses I reference are: Acts 2:38; Rom. 3:24, 5:17, 6:23; Heb. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:6; Acts 8:14-17; and Acts 10:44-46.
In this episode, I share the importance of praying and then waiting for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Bible verses I reference are: Acts 1:4-5 and Acts 1:14.
In this episode, I share the many promises of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. The Bible verses I reference are: Joel 2:28-29; Matt. 3:11; Acts 1:4-5, 8:17, 10:44-45, 19:6; and Acts 2:33.
In this episode, I share that there are times in our lives when we can fully rely on the Holy Spirit to give us just the right words to defend our faith. I also point out the necessity of being prepared to share our faith in season and out. The Bible verses I reference are: Matt. 10:19-20, Mark 10:16-18, 2 Tim. 4:2; and Luke 2:13-15.
In this episode, I share the absolute necessity of preaching in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible verses I reference are: 1 Cor. 2:1, 4-5 and 1 Thess. 1:5.