Many of us say we want to feel the presence of God, but are we preparing for it? In this message, Pastor Vicki reminds us that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that what He did before, He can do again. Being in His presence takes more than a plan. It takes desire, a decision to take part, and surrender.
Discover what empties us of what the Spirit pours in, why we must get into the Word and prayer for ourselves, and how a life full of the Holy Spirit begins to overflow onto everyone around us. Along the way, hear how God is restoring the house at Calvary, and be encouraged that when you are full of the Spirit, God can place you right where you're needed.

September 27th
Sermon Recap: Prepare for His Presence

What a powerful morning we shared together in the house of the Lord. The Spirit moved in a way that reminded us all why we gather, why we seek, and why we refuse to let the enemy have the last word in this church or in our lives.
Summary: The sermon explored the call to pursue God's presence with intentionality and sacrifice, drawing from Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Jeremiah 7. Just as any meaningful endeavor requires preparation, planning, and implementation, so does our walk with the Lord. We were reminded that we were not created to merely visit God's presence once a week, but to live in it daily. The Spirit of God desires to fill us to overflowing, but that overflow depends on what we pour into ourselves and what we allow to drain us. The same God who spoke through Jeremiah, who moved at Azusa Street, and who has been faithful to this church for 24 years is still moving today, and He has not changed His mind about us or our assignment.
Takeaways:

• Pursuing God's presence requires deliberate preparation. Seeking the Lord is not passive. It demands that we set aside time, clear out distractions, and make a conscious decision to draw near to Him. What we pour into our hearts through His Word and prayer will determine what overflows into the lives of those around us.
• What drains you spiritually matters as much as what fills you. Gossip, division, false doctrine, and unchecked flesh do not simply slow our growth, they actively empty out what the Holy Spirit has poured into us. Guarding what we allow into our hearts and minds is an act of spiritual stewardship.
• God can use anyone who is filled with His Spirit. Whether it is a seasoned believer or a five-year-old girl in a gold dress praying at an altar, God places Spirit-filled people in exactly the right moments to minister to exactly the right hearts. The question is not whether He can use us, but whether we are full enough of His presence to be used.

We are still on mission. The prophetic words spoken over this house, the faces returning through our doors, and the faithful movement of the Holy Spirit are all evidence that God has not forgotten what He started here. Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Stay in His presence.