The B-Side Life: Unguarded and Fruit-Filled

Preaching on Pentecost—the birthday of the church—Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes the journey through the book of Galatians with a powerful look at Galatians 5 and 6. Scott challenges the common misconception that the Holy Spirit's power is only meant for spectacular, headline-grabbing moments. Instead, he reveals that the "B-Side" of Pentecost is the internal power of God working daily to reshape our character into the likeness of Christ. Moving from theology to practice, Scott breaks down how the fruit of the Spirit is a singular, package deal—like an orange rather than individual grapes—and warns against trying to manage our spiritual growth through performance or willpower alone. Ultimately, he unpacks what it means that "against such things there is no law," inviting the community to step past the old protective fences of legalism. He challenges everyone to live vibrant, "unguarded" lives in their neighborhoods, families, and workplaces, fully empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring real change to the world. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.