In this soul-stirring sermon titled "When Thou Art Converted," Pastor Ron delivers a powerful word about the grace, patience, and purpose of God in the midst of our personal failures. Drawing from Luke 22:31–32, the message focuses on Jesus’ warning to Peter about Satan's desire to sift him like wheat — not to destroy him, but to reveal him, to break pride, and to convert him for greater use.

With both encouragement and challenge, the word reminds us that even in our lowest, most discouraged states — where we wrestle with our identity, confidence, and the silence of God — Jesus is interceding. The sermon teaches that God's goal is not to spare us from every hardship, but to ensure our faith doesn't fail during it. The promise isn't if we are converted — but when.

Listeners will be reminded that:

• Life will sift you — but that doesn’t mean God has left you.
• The trials we face are meant to shape us for future service.
• True strength comes through brokenness, not in spite of it.
• Once converted, we are called to reach back and strengthen others.

Whether you’re in the thick of your trial or emerging from it, this message declares: Don’t quit — you’re just in the conversion process.

Colossians 3:1-3
Galatians 5:16-17, 22-24

The sermon emphasized the significance of spiritual practices like prayer, reading the Bible, and fellowship in nurturing the spirit. Pastor Ron used various analogies, including the story of two wolves representing good and evil within a person, to illustrate the importance of choosing what to nurture in one's life. He highlighted that spiritual maturity comes through active participation and making deliberate choices in favor of the spirit.

The message also included the significance of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers in their spiritual journey. Pastor Ron explained that upon accepting Christ, believers receive the Holy Spirit, which aids in spiritual growth and maturity. He encouraged the congregation to examine their lifestyles and to make choices that align with God's will, fostering spiritual growth and development.

Throughout the service, the atmosphere was one of introspection and encouragement, urging believers to grow by living according to the Spirit. The pastor stressed that spiritual growth is a process that requires effort and participation from believers, and it's crucial for overcoming life's challenges and temptations.

Todays sermon highlighted the power of keeping one's mind focused on spiritual matters, drawing from Romans 8 and Philippians 2. The pastor pointed out how distractions, both negative and positive, can lead one away from their spiritual goals. By maintaining a Christ-like mindset, believers can stay on the path of righteousness despite temptations and challenges.

A key theme was the battle between the flesh and the spirit, with a focus on overcoming the flesh by nurturing one's spiritual side. The pastor used the analogy of learning to walk, suggesting that just as children learn to walk by observing others, Christians grow spiritually by surrounding themselves with spiritually-minded people.

Todays service concluded with a call to salvation and a reminder that surrendering to Christ is the first step towards a spiritually aligned life. The pastor encouraged the congregation to continuously seek God's presence and guidance, ensuring their thoughts and actions align with their spiritual aspirations.

Scripture References (KJV):

• Romans 8:5-9: Discusses the contrast between living according to the flesh and according to the spirit.
• Philippians 2:5: "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus."
• Philippians 4:8: Advises believers to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
• Ephesians 4:27: "Neither give place to the devil."
• Proverbs 23:7: "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he."
• Psalm 121: Referenced as an encouragement to look to God for help.

This service marked the beginning of a Daniel fast, encouraging participants to rely on God's strength during this period. The fast represents a spiritual journey, aiming to grow closer to God by resisting the temptations of the flesh.

Key scriptures from Romans 8:3-4 and Genesis 1:26-27 were explored, highlighting that while the law was powerless due to human weakness, Jesus Christ overcame sin in the flesh, enabling believers to live righteously.

Pastor Ron also discussed the human struggle with sin, referencing Adam and Eve's fall in Genesis 3 and the pervasive wickedness in Genesis 6:5. He stressed that Jesus, having become flesh, demonstrated victory over sin, providing a model for believers to overcome their own struggles.

The sermon concluded with a call to resist the 'bully' of the flesh, reminding congregants that through Christ's strength, they can overcome temptations and grow spiritually, financially, relationally, and personally throughout the year.

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Pastor Ron delves into scriptures Galatians 4:1-2, 1 Corithians 13:11, and Luke 16:11. focusing on how we grow out of certain things "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things."

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