SERMON SERIES

Pastor Jeff O'Guin

The Holy Spirit

Made New: Living the Resurrection Life Now

We don't need to be fixed.

We need to be made new.

 

What if this Easter actually meant something? Not just brunch and egg hunts. Something that sticks with you when Monday comes.

 

Easter is the claim that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to change you — right now, from the inside out. This isn't self-help or trying harder — it's about a real event 2,000 years ago that is still transforming people today.

 

At LifeSpring, Easter isn't a performance. It's an honest, modern look at the most audacious claim in human history — that death isn't the end — and what that actually means for the life you're living right now. 

 

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

You weren't made to run on your own power.

 

We're looking at what happens when God's Spirit shows up in the Old Testament — and it's wild. Regular people suddenly able to do, say, and become things completely beyond them. Not because they leveled up. Because something greater was at work. 

 

The Holy Spirit in the Synoptic Gospels

What if understanding the Holy Spirit could completely shift the way you experience faith?

 

This week we're diving into something that shaped the entire New Testament — and has the power to shape your everyday life too. We're continuing our series exploring the Holy Spirit, but this week, through the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

 

The New Testament is saturated with the Holy Spirit's presence and power. And the more we understand who the Spirit is and what the Spirit does, the more alive our faith becomes. This isn't just theology — it's deeply personal.

 

Whether you're just starting to explore faith or have been walking with God for years, this series will meet you where you are and take you somewhere new.

 

The Holy Spirit in John's Gospels

What if there was a power available to you right now that could literally transform who you are?

 

Meet the Holy Spirit — the most talked-about-yet-least-understood member of the Trinity. While most of us grew up hearing about God the Father and Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit often gets left out of the conversation. But He shouldn't be.

 

Just ask John. He started out hot-headed and impulsive — so intense that Jesus literally nicknamed him a "Son of Thunder." But something changed him. The Holy Spirit turned this fiery, volatile man into someone whose entire life message became love. John wrote more about the Holy Spirit than almost anyone in Scripture, because he experienced firsthand what the Spirit can do in a person's life.

 

And here's the thing — that same Spirit is available to YOU. Not just to ancient disciples. Not just to people who have it all figured out. To every believer, right now, today.

 

We're diving into the Gospel of John for a powerful overview of the Holy Spirit — who He is, what He does, and how He wants to work in your life.

 

The Holy Spirit in The Book of Acts

What if the power you’ve been looking for isn’t hype—but something real, personal, and available right now?

 

We're not talking about religion. We're talking about a living, active Holy Spirit who heals, guides, speaks, and empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The same Holy Spirit who filled Jesus can fill you. See how the first believers experienced real change—and how that same Spirit moves today.

 

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you." — Acts 1:8

Come with your questions, your doubts, and your hunger. You don't need to have it all figured out — just show up and see what's possible.

 

The Holy Spirit in the Epistles, Pt 1

The Holy Spirit is not just a doctrine to understand — He is a living, transforming power at work in you, on you, and through you right now. As we journey Through the Bible into the epistles of Paul and others, we uncover one of the most life-changing truths a person can encounter.

 

This week, we are diving into what it truly means to walk in the Spirit — and it will shift the way you see yourself and your everyday life. Imagine being genuinely changed from the inside out, not by sheer willpower or self-help strategies, but by the very Spirit of God. This is not reserved for the spiritually elite — it is available to you. Walking in the Spirit is the pathway to the life of freedom, purpose, and righteousness you were created for. These ancient letters carry a timely and urgent message for anyone navigating the pressures and complexities of life today.

 

Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply hungry for more, this message was written for you. Don't miss this week's service — come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and transformed. The best version of your life begins with one step: walking in the Spirit.

 

The Holy Spirit in the Epistles, Pt 2

The Holy Spirit doesn't just change what you do — He transforms who you are. As we continue our journey through Scripture, we explore two of the Spirit's most powerful works in a believer's life: spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit. Spiritual gifts empower you to serve others with purpose and impact, while the fruit of the Spirit quietly shapes you into the likeness of Christ — producing love, peace, and strength you couldn't manufacture on your own.

 

Here's the remarkable truth: this transformation isn't the result of your striving — it's the result of God working in you. At 35, 40, or 50, you may feel like your best chapters are behind you — but God is just getting started. The gifts He's placed in you are not accidental, and the character He's building in you is not finished. Your life, surrendered to the Spirit, becomes a powerful force for healing, encouragement, and change in the people around you. 

 

This is not religion — this is a revolution of the soul. Worship with us and discover how the Holy Spirit is ready to use you — right now, right where you are — to make an eternal difference.

 

The Holy Spirit in the Epistles, Pt 3

What if the Holy Spirit isn't just a personal experience — but the very force that holds the Church together?

 

As we close out our series on the Holy Spirit through the whole Bible, we're ending with a bang. We'll dig into the Epistles to discover how the Spirit empowers us to walk together — not just as individuals, but as a unified body. Then we'll catch a breathtaking glimpse of the Spirit's role in Revelation, where history reaches its climax. And we'll tackle an honest question most believers are afraid to ask: Why don't we see more of the Spirit's power and gifts in the Church today?

 

You'll leave with a clearer vision of who you are in the body of Christ — and what it actually looks like to move through life in step with the Spirit, together.