Basingstoke Church

In John 2, Jesus showed he cared about showing his power in the seemingly small bits of our lives, with his first miracle on earth.

In John 1, we see Jesus came that the world may see God. We want to create space and spaces for people to meet him, in this generation.

In Joshua 1, we read that as believers we carry the presence of God, so we are to be strong and courageous, and make space for God to be at work.

Psalm 103 reminds us that God is full of mercy, and is deeply interested in our lives, so we can expect him to move today.

John 14 reminds us that peace is found in the presence of God. Jesus left the Holy Spirit with us, so we can have peace today, in His presence.

Romans 5 tells us that God's love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to keep going with him through challenges, hoping in the fullness of all that is to come.

Corinthians 2:10b-16 Tells us that being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers and transforms our mindsets, enabling us to see things as God sees them.

Acts 1:4-8 Teaches us that we are empowered with the Holy Spirit to be Jesus' witnesses, and to pray bold prayers and dream big.

Isaiah 11:1-3a Tells us that the Holy Spirit guides us! We are empowered because we know we are not in this alone and we can trust that God will show us what to do.

Romans 8:5-6 Tells us that when we are filled with the Holy Spirit we are empowered with God's peace giving our lives and situations a whole new perspective.

In Romans 8:14-17 we read of how being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers us with a certainty that we are children of God, giving us confidence in who we are in Christ.

Prophetic words are a gift of the Spirit, reminding us that God is present and active in our lives today and cares deeply about us. We can ask God to open our eyes and ears to see and hear where he is moving and speaking.

In Acts 10 we see people speaking in tongues - a gift of the Holy Spirit. We too today can be empowered with a language to pray, intercede and praise.

In Acts 14 we read how the Holy Spirit empowers us with signs and wonders that convince us of the truth of the Gospel we preach.

In Acts 2: 1-21 the Holy Spirit falls and people begin to speak in many languages about the wonderful things God has done! God ignites and empowers His church through the Spirit, and promises to pour out his spirit on all people (including us)! Acts tells us what that might look like/ what to expect.

In John 14, Jesus promises and introduces the Holy Spirit. We are seeing Jesus at work here, and we celebrate all that he is doing in the lives of so many people.

In Luke 24 Jesus appears to the disciples, and as he breaks bread with them they realise and recognise that Jesus is among them. We too are seeing reminders that God is here with us - we recognise the signs of him and what he is doing!

In Luke 8 we read stories of Jesus' power at work, and we see his willingness to give it. We are invited to be sharers of that power, and we too can see Jesus at work today.

An opportunity to respond to what God is building, by praying, serving and giving.

In Luke 24 the risen Jesus speaks to the doubting disciples and commissions them and us to bear witness to his life, ministry, and resurrection, proclaiming the good news.

In John 20, Jesus miraculously appears to his disciples, offering them peace in a time of huge uncertainty. We too can receive peace by His Holy Spirit at work in us today.

Jesus knows us and calls each of us by name today.

In the gospels we read of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We too can welcome him into our lives today, and live in the reality of the Easter story, whatever our circumstances.

Ephesians 6 calls us to pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayer and requests. This is simple yet powerful, a call to constantly pray.

Ephesians 6 calls us to be active in standing our position as soldiers and servants for Christ, to be on watch, and clothed with His armour.