Audio Sermons

What is the single most important thing in a Christian's walk in life? Jesus said that the first commandment is to love God with everything in our being. This is the focus of Christ's letter to the ancient church at Ephesus, which he sent to them by revealing it to John, the writer of the Gospel of John, when he was in exile on Patmos. Pastor William dives into this rich topic in today&a...

Have you ever thought about what a blessing it is to have believing friends to help keep you on track so that you do not lose sight of the truth of the Gospel? That is the community that we at Church of the Holy Spirit strive to provide for everyone: we preach the Gospel as it is taught in the Bible, avoiding heresies and false teachings. Pastor John, in his sermon, reviews some of the most common...

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Lewis B. Smedes Forgiving others is one of the hardest, and also most important and freeing things a person can do. God has forgiven us an infinite amount and calls us to extend that forgiveness to the people around us. Pastor William handles this sometimes touchy topic in his talk on Colossians 3:12 - 4:1, including th...

What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do as Christians? Is it behaving well? Is it sharing the good news with as many people as possible? Is it going to Church every Sunday? NO! These things are great and important, but nothing in the Christian life is even remotely as important as simply looking at Jesus and desiring to know him better. Join us as William digs into this topic and we explore the...

In this sermon, Pastor William examines the Colossian heresy in more detail and extracts some important truths for us to remember. Religiosity, asceticism, and trying to save ourselves with our own good deeds are just some of the issues we face today that the church also faced when Paul wrote his letter to Colossae. If you would like to learn more about a relationship with Jesus or want to ask for...

Pastor William shares the next installment of our sermon series on the Book of Colossians in the Bible. There is so much to learn from this Book, and this week we focus on Chapter 2, which highlights the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us on the cross and how he paid the price for all of the things that we have done wrong in our lives. What a privilege! If you want to learn more about a relat...

Thank you for joining us for talk number 3 in our sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians. The book of Colossians reveals a great deal about Jesus' character and our relationship to him. In today's preaching, William unpacks the phrase, "Christ in you, the hope of glory," and what it means for us today.  If you want to know more about what it means to have an inti...

Thank you for joining us for talk #2 of our series on Paul's letter to the Colossians. This week, we are talking about Colossians 1 :15-23, which expounds on Christ's pre-eminence over all things. Gregory explains some of the attributes of Jesus that are mentioned in this passage and highlights the glory of God in Christ. If you want to know more about a relationship with Jesus, please r...

Welcome to our new sermon series on the Book of Colossians! This is talk one: Apostolic Encouragement, where William explains the historical backdrop of Paul's letter to the Colossians and elaborates on the uplifting message that he gives to the church that meets there.  If you want to familiarize yourself with the Book of Colossians, we have a helpful resource here where you can watch a frie...

Long ago, the Israelites followed God, revealed as a cloud during the day and fire during the night, through the desert as they went to the land that they had been promised would be theirs to dwell in. The primary purpose of our lives is to love God and dwell with him forever, but so often we miss out on all the benefits of a relationship with God because we don't know how to truly get to kno...

We've been talking for the last several weeks about the Father Heart of God and about our identity as royalty: sons and daughters of the King of Kings. It is so transformative to know who we are to God, our Father. But knowing who we are does not remove all of life's difficulties. It is a big temptation to try to do something about these struggles that is not what God wants us to do. Wil...

Have you ever felt like you just needed one piece of knowledge to transform your life for the better? Like you just needed one puzzle piece to make the world make sense? The simple truth is this: God is Good. Understanding that God does nothing that isn't for the sake of goodness and love can radically change your life and bring life to your soul. Pastor William examines this topic in this se...

Jesus said, "He who has seen me has seen the Father," and "I and my Father are one." In order to understand what God thinks of you and me, we can look to Jesus and his love for us. Jesus cares deeply for every single person on this earth, and even gave his life so that we could be adopted into God's royal family. When we remember just how much Jesus loves us, it is life ch...

Have you been hurt? Have you been abused, physically or emotionally? God has seen your pain, and He has healing for you. Pastor Dean uncovers God's tenderness for those who have suffered in this gentle teaching in our series on the Father Heart of God. This is a safe space, and if you want to talk to a prayer minister about the things you have experienced and want healing for please let us kn...

So many of us don't understand what God thinks of us. Did you know that He loves us so much that He wants to adopt us as his sons and daughters? That means that we are royalty in a very real way. Recognizing this and living according to God's will for us as His children allows us to become the best that we can be. Pastor Willaim explains this wonderful topic in this sermon, the 5th insta...

So many of us struggle with feelings of abandonment and having to go it alone through life. But that is not what God wants for us. Pastor William addresses these feelings and presents an alternative: we can see ourselves as God sees us, as His very own beloved children. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be encouraged by The Father Heart Series - Part 3: The Orphan Spirit. If you have questions an...

Shame is one of the oldest universal human experiences. All of us have felt the pain of shame deep in our soul, and wished we could find a way to stop the feeling. But what if there is a solution? Pastor William Stuart-Lee addresses this issue in Part 2 of his sermon series "The Father Heart of God." So please get a coffee, put your feet up, and prepare to be refreshed by The Father Hear...

God relates to each one of us in a very special and tender way. He is our Father, and we are his adopted children. He takes away our shame, and makes us his sons and daughters instead. Join us for a very special moment as Pastor William delivers his first sermon as head pastor of Church of the Holy Spirit. Grab a coffee, put your feet up, and settle in for The Father Heart Series - Part 1: The Sto...