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The Holy Spirit empowers everyday believers for evangelism and global missions. Drawing from a recent Mexico trip and The Book of Acts, this message explores how the Spirit convicts hearts, arranges divine encounters, supplies words in the moment, and continues working long after we leave. Inspiring and practical for sharing Jesus anywhere.

Let's explore God's infinite greatness—holding oceans in His hand and numbering the stars—while discovering how we can approach Him with holy awe and bold access through Jesus. Trace the Holy Spirit’s work in the Old Testament and the life-changing promise of His indwelling presence today.

On Pentecost Sunday, this message kicks off a series on the Holy Spirit—the mysterious, invisible Helper Jesus promised. Explore the Trinity, how the Spirit works like wind, empowers obedience, reveals Jesus, and assures believers they are never orphans. Straight from John 14.

God built a perfect rhythm into creation: six days of work, one day of rest. Discover how this ancient pattern is hard-wired into your body, protects you from burnout, and points to deeper rest in Jesus. Your best work might begin with learning to stop.

Listen to a special Mother's Day message from Sean Milner, Executive Director of the Mississippi Baptist Children's Village.Sean shares how he was brought to the Village at 5 years old, became it's longest resident and an amazing success story, not just of the Baptist Children's Village, but how Jesus saves and transforms.

Scars from the curse still mark our work and relationships—but Jesus redeems them. Discover how your daily grind (whether at a desk, on a dock, or at home) can become worship for the true Master. Real hope and purpose for ordinary workers in a fallen world.