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September 20th, 2026 | Bryan Vaughn | The Church Empowered
What happens when the church stops relying on its own strength and makes room for the Holy Spirit? From the glory of God filling the tabernacle and temple to the fire resting on every believer at Pentecost, Scripture reveals a people empowered by God’s presence. In this message, Bryan traces the promise of the Spirit through Jesus’ teaching, Acts 1–4, and Paul’s letters. We see that the Spirit is our advocate, teacher, guide, source of peace, and power for faithful witness. The church is built on Jesus, filled by his Spirit, and formed into a family where we encourage one another, fan God’s…
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