Over the past six weeks, we’ve been looking at six promises Jesus made in our sermon series ‘Cuz He Promised. And here’s the thing: God’s promises are just as true today as they have ever been. In the midst of heartache, bigotry, cancer diagnoses, strained marriages, and financial upheaval—God was there. And God is still here.

This God—this very present, very faithful God—is the same One who showed us a love so complete, so unconditional, that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for us. Jesus died, rose again, and after spending time with His followers—teaching them, comforting them, preparing them—He returned to the Father. And then, just as He promised, He sent the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 2:1–4 we read:

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

What a moment.

Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church—not because a building was opened or a denomination was formed, but because a movement began. A movement of Spirit-filled people called to love, to serve, to bear witness, and to live as Christ lived.

And here’s the beautiful truth: we are the Church.
Not just on Sundays. Not just when we gather.
We are the living, breathing body of Christ in the world today.

We’ve been given the gift of the Holy Spirit—the very breath, life, and power of God dwelling within us. That’s not just a nice idea. That’s everything.

So how does that shape how we respond to what’s happening in the world?
How does it influence how we see our neighbours?
How we face injustice?
How we walk through pain and joy and all the everyday in-between moments?

May we listen for the Spirit’s whisper.
May we be bold like fire and gentle like breath.
And may we never forget: the light of Pentecost lives in us—every single day.

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Join me on Sunday June 22nd as we look more closely at the Holy Spirit in a new four part sermon series called The Spirit Within Us!