Spirit Empowered (CHURCH ON FIRE — Practices of a Spirit-Empowered Church)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 14:16 & 26; 16:7-8; Matthew 16:18; Acts 1:4, 6 & 14-15; 2:1-4; Ephesians 2:1; 4:3; Genesis 1:2; 2:7; Ezekiel 37:9 & 14; Titus 3:5; Romans 6:11; 8:11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Hebrews 12:29; 1 Kings 18:38   God promised power to His church, not merely the strength to endure but the authority to overcome. The early church was never called to survive the battle but to advance in victory. So what has become of that power? The power that breaks bondage, brings conviction, breathes life into the spiritually dead, and transforms hearts and homes. This is not human ability or religious effort. It is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. And this is more than the moment of salvation. It is the ongoing filling and empowering of the Spirit of God in the life of His people. Without Him, we are powerless. Let us take a closer look at the work of the Holy Spirit and how His power is meant to shape and strengthen the local church today.   Series description: ​What if I told you that God created something to help us face life's challenges, engage in spiritual warfare, strengthen our families, discover our purpose, and live the life He intended for us? Wouldn't that become a priority? The good news is that God did create something that accomplishes all of this...the church.​ Before you dismiss that idea, let's clarify what we mean by "church." We're not talking about buildings, programs, traditions, or religious routines. We're talking about the church as God designed it. When the church functions according to God's plan, it is powerful, effective, life-changing, and essential. Yet many people view it as optional because they have never experienced what the church was meant to be. It's time to go back to the original blueprint. Let's examine God's purpose for the church and discover how it not only transforms individual lives but was designed to impact families, communities, and ultimately the world.   ​CHURCH ON FIRE: Practices of a Spirit-Empowered Church "Spirit Empowered"   1. The Spirit of God Gives Life 2. The Spirit of God Gives Power