NewCity Orlando Sermons The Nicene Creed: Holy Spirit (Advent)
Dec 22, 2025
This sermon dives into the rich themes of the Nicene Creed, particularly focusing on the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts views of God as distant versus a loving Father. Listeners explore what it means to live as children of God, not slaves. Insights include the significance of Christ's birth in history and the Spirit as the giver of life. The story of Mary's consent highlights an ideal response to divine invitation. Ultimately, believers are reminded of their identity as heirs, empowered to call God 'Abba' through the Spirit.
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Fullness Of Time As Providence
- 'Fullness of time' signals providence: God directs history toward Christ's coming.
- Christians see history as purposive under a good Father's governance, not random or fate-driven.
Jesus As The Promised 'Snake Crusher'
- The promise from Genesis 3:15 anticipates one human 'seed' who defeats the serpent.
- Jesus is presented as that promised 'snake crusher' arriving at the appointed time.
Spirit As Lord And Giver Of Life
- The Nicene Creed calls the Spirit 'Lord and giver of life' because all life depends on the Spirit.
- Scripture (Psalm 104, Job) links breath and Spirit directly to the origin and renewal of life.