The Wait is Over: “Empowered” is Here!I can hardly contain my excitement as I write these words: “Empowered – Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts” is finally here! After months of writing, editing, and anticipating […]
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Living with Spiritual Power: Embracing a Biblical View and Overcoming Evil
Why Power? In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus speaks to Peter about building His church and the authority given to His followers:“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my […]
Unveiling God’s Active Presence: Healing and Miracles
spiritual gifts: power gifts, part two, healing and miracles In our previous discussions, we’ve delved into the significance and nature of spiritual gifts. Today, we focus on two powerful gifts that demonstrate God’s active presence: […]
Spiritual Gifts Part 2: Word Gifts (Part 1)
In the book of Acts, Luke opens by referencing his former work, the Gospel of Luke, where he detailed “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” This phrase—”began”—signals that Jesus’ ministry continues, and spiritual […]
The Holy Spirit: an invitation to transformation
The Holy Spirit has always played a pivotal role in the life of believers, for the last 2000 years he has been guiding them, comforting them, and empowering them to live out their faith in […]
Formation: the path to becoming like Jesus
Introduction In our journey of faith, the concept of formation plays a crucial role. It is not a passive process, nor does it occur by accident. Rather, it is an intentional, active pursuit of becoming […]
Builders with Jesus of His Church
Introduction In the book of Hebrews, it is written, “For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.” (Hebrews 11:10 ESV) This passage highlights the divine role of […]
My prayer journal from this morning.
“…are being transformed…” – Apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 3:18 Sin has left its mark upon us, even before it became our own. Paul Benger – 22.8.23 The image of God has been dulled, lost, contaminated […]
A few recent messages
Over the last month, I’ve enjoyed bringing three messages into the life of our church, Ikon church. I thought I’d like to share the links with you here as many of you connect with them […]
MY FEAR OF DOGMA
Have you noticed how dogmatic everyone is these daysDogmatic about everythingOpinionated beyond measure”I’m right, you’re wrong.” Settled.We live in the world of division Then there’s the world of feelings’If you feel guilt, it’s wrong.”But what […]
Paul Benger 