The Holy Spirit is a person with whom we can relate, not just a power to be controlled. He convicts the world of sin (primarily unbelief), righteousness, and judgment—always with love and gentleness, never condemnation. For believers, the Spirit convicts of specific sins to shape us more like Jesus through personal conviction, community accountability, and transparent relationships. Following Jesus comes with costs—social, financial, time, and misunderstanding—but the Holy Spirit helps prepare us for these challenges. When we respond to His conviction and bring our struggles into the light, we find freedom rather than bondage.

Youth Sunday at Life Church, featuring graduating seniors sharing their testimonies, favorite Bible verses, and future plans. Each student spoke about how their faith journey through youth group has shaped them and prepared them for their next chapter in life.

In this sermon, Pastor Jeff discusses the gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues as part of their series on the Gifts of the Spirit. He explains that these are the only two gifts that emerged after Pentecost, while the other seven spiritual gifts were present in the Old Testament. The pastor emphasizes that speaking in tongues can manifest in three ways: as a language unknown to the speaker but understood by listeners in their native tongue, as a public message requiring interpretation, and as a private prayer language between an individual and God.