be filled: encountering the holy spirit

Have you ever heard a good ghost story? God wants to give you one of your own. South Bay Bible Church, 578 Montauk Highway, East Moriches, is pleased to announce the start of Be Filled: Encountering the Holy Spirit on Sunday, April 30, at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Join us in person or online at southbaychurchli.org/livestream, Facebook Live, or YouTube. 

“When it comes to the Holy Spirit, people are either creepy or creeped out,” said Matt Horne, pastor. “We need an authentic, robust relationship with the Spirit more than ever before.”

Whether you consider yourself a church person or not, you’re invited to join us for this five-part series, Be Filled, as Pastor Matt teaches about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

1. Forgotten God (John 14:15-17; Romans 8:14) – April 30: Who would have imagined that the most divisive subject in the Christian church would be God Himself? The third person of the trinity has been misunderstood and/or neglected in most church circles, but the time to get to know the Holy Spirit is right now.

2. Awake and Alive (John 16:7-11; Galatians 5:16-26) – May 7: There are people everywhere who have a deep discomfort with the condition of their life and the state of the world around them. Jesus tells us that could be a work of the Holy Spirit in you. However, the Holy Spirit does not leave us in our unrest but leads us to the life we long for.

3. The Divine Echo (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 2 Peter 1:19-21) – May 14: In the movie, A Few Good Men, Colonel Jessup famously said, “You can’t handle the truth!” Interestingly enough, Jesus said the same thing to his followers. Thankfully, the Spirit of Truth helps us along as we discover the truth that sets us free.

4. A Common Spirit (1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 5:15-21) – May 21: Where can we find the presence of God? A good place to start is in the company of spirit-filled believers. Spiritual people make spiritual churches. When we learn how to live with the Holy Spirit, we will know how to live with each other. 

5. Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire (Acts 1:8; Acts 2; Acts 4:23-31) – May 28: One of the most common words associated with the Holy Spirit is the word, “power.” Our culture is obsessed with gaining power for all the wrong reasons and from all the wrong places. If you want the right kind of power, you’ll need to seek after and be patient for the Holy Spirit. 

As a non-denominational Christian church, South Bay Bible Church was started in 2006 with the mission to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. The church is dedicated to creating environments where people are encouraged to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. To find out more about South Bay Bible Church and their upcoming events, please visit southbaychurchli.org.

About South Bay Bible Church: South Bay Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church known for Biblical messages applicable to everyday life. The church meets at 578 Montauk Highway in East Moriches, NY. The church’s mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our service schedule includes three convenient times: Saturday night at 5:00, Sunday morning at 9:00 and 11:00, and online anytime. A nursery and children’s church are available. For more information, go to southbaychurchli.org, call (631) 909-8241, Facebook, or Twitter @sbbcli.