Suffering raises a question we all feel but rarely say out loud: “God, where are You in this?” Instead of chasing why pain happens, Jesus invites us to discover who is with us in it. Pastor Karl Romeus lead us through the life of Job where it illustrates we don’t always get explanations, but we get God’s presence. Your pain isn’t proof that God has left you. It may be the very place you meet Him.

Karl Romeus is a pastor, speaker, leadership coach, and consultant. Karl has been in ministry for over 20 years . Most recently as the Executive Pastor of Ministry Development at Flatirons Church in and around the Denver area. He oversees children's ,middle school, high school, college ministry, young adults, and groups across all campuses. And recently launched Flatirons College. He studied Christian Leadership and Biblical Theology at Grand Canyon University. Though he is absolutely in love with Boston sports, his heart belongs to his wife Jen and daughters Georgia and Ruby.

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When Jesus said it was better that He go away so the Spirit could come, He was pointing to a life-changing truth — the Holy Spirit isn’t an optional extra in faith; He’s the very presence of God at work in us.

In this message, Pastor Aaron unpacks John 16 to reveal how the Holy Spirit convicts, guides, speaks, and glorifies Jesus. Through stories, Scripture, and imagery — from the dance of the Trinity to the metamorphosis of a butterfly — we’re invited to see how God’s Spirit transforms us from the inside out.

Whether you’ve misunderstood the Holy Spirit as distant or mysterious, this teaching offers clarity and hope:
👉 The Spirit’s work is not to draw attention to Himself, but to draw us closer to Christ.
👉 He convicts us of sin, leads us into truth, and reveals the beauty of God’s righteousness.
👉 He creates in us a new kind of life — full of freedom, transformation, and Christlike character.

Key Scriptures

• John 16:7–15 — The Advocate will come... and guide you into all truth
• Hebrews 12:5–6 — Do not lose heart when the Lord rebukes you
• Psalm 139:23 — Search me, O God, and know my heart
• Psalm 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit in me

Books & Authors Referenced

1. C.S. Lewis — Mere Christianity
2. R.C. Sproul — What Can I Do with My Guilt?
3. J.I. Packer — A Quest for Godliness
4. A.W. Tozer — Mystery of the Holy
5. Tenney, Merrill C. — The Gospel of John: The Reality of Faith

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Learn how the Holy Spirit speaks, teaches, and reminds us of truth. In this message, Pastor Aaron McRae unpacks the transforming work of the Spirit— who empowers believers to live out the presence and power of God in everyday life.

From Genesis to Acts, the Holy Spirit has always been active — giving life, guiding truth, producing unity, and empowering followers of Jesus for mission. When the Spirit fills us, we don’t just believe differently; we walk, talk, and act differently.

Explore seven key works of the Holy Spirit: Salvation, Wisdom, Unity, Empowering, Gifts, Fruitfulness, and Influence — showing that the Spirit doesn’t just inspire worship; He transforms how we live.

Whether you’ve grown up in church or are new to faith, this teaching will help you recognize, welcome, and walk with the Spirit in your daily life.

Scriptures Referenced:

• Genesis 1:2
• Psalm 104:29–30
• Ezekiel 36:27
• Isaiah 11:1–5
• John 3:5; 7:38–39; 14:25–26; 16:8–15
• Acts 1:8; 2:4
• Romans 12:3–8
• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; 12:1–11; 13
• Galatians 5:22–25
• Ephesians 1:17–21; 4:2–3; 5:15–18
• Titus 3:3–7

Resources Mentioned:

• The Familiar Stranger — Tyler Staton
• Forgotten God — Francis Chan
• The Pastor — Eugene Peterson
• The Knowledge of the Holy — A.W. Tozer
• Who Is the Holy Spirit — The Bible Project (Video)

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