Blue Ridge Community Church

Empowered: Part 4
Locations & Times
Blue Ridge Community Church - New London
2361 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Have you ever faced a problem or challenge in life that you felt totally inadequate for or couldn't solve on your own?
1) The Holy Spirit isn’t an “it” or a “tool”—He is a PERSON.
2) The Holy Spirit isn’t a lesser version of God—He is GOD.
3) The Holy Spirit isn’t temporary—He is ETERNAL.
4) Jesus, God WITH us. Spirit, God IN us.
5) The Holy Spirit is our ADVOCATE
2) The Holy Spirit isn’t a lesser version of God—He is GOD.
3) The Holy Spirit isn’t temporary—He is ETERNAL.
4) Jesus, God WITH us. Spirit, God IN us.
5) The Holy Spirit is our ADVOCATE
Power of the Holy Spirit
Power - dynamis
To be given power, strength and ability
To be given power, strength and ability
Fruit of the Spirit
Gifts of the Spirit
Gifts of the Spirit
Fruit - Power to Change
Gifts - Power to Do
Gifts - Power to Do
Counselor (CSB)
Advocate (NIV, NLT, NET)
Helper (ESV, NASB, NKJV) Comforter (KJV)
Advocate (NIV, NLT, NET)
Helper (ESV, NASB, NKJV) Comforter (KJV)
The Holy Spirit empowers us to reflect the character of God, while doing the things of God.
Corrie ten Boom
1892-1983
1892-1983
Take a few minutes and share:
- Where do you need the power of the Holy Spirit to reflect the character of God?
- Where do you need the power of the Holy Spirit to do the things of God?
- Pray for one another.
- Where do you need the power of the Holy Spirit to reflect the character of God?
- Where do you need the power of the Holy Spirit to do the things of God?
- Pray for one another.
New Here?
Welcome! Thanks so much for being here with us today. We are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please stop by the Info Center after the service to say hello. They can tell you a little bit about Blue Ridge and help get you connected.
blueridge.org/Welcome
blueridge.org/Welcome
Start Here
If you are checking out Blue Ridge, or just want to know more about who we are and how you can get plugged into community—check out Start Here. You will learn about our history, values, and ways to get connected; and we'll get to know you as well. Sign up now to secure your spot.
blueridge.org/StartHere
blueridge.org/StartHere
Youth Summer Camp/Senior Trip
Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder about a couple of important deadlines:
Today is the LAST day to register for Summer Camp! If you’ve been thinking about it or just haven’t signed up yet—now’s the time.
And June 1st is the final day to register for the Senior Trip. It’s going to be a special time together, and we don’t want you to miss it.
Don't wait. Get signed up now!
blueridge.org/SummerCamp
blueridge.org/SeniorTrip
Today is the LAST day to register for Summer Camp! If you’ve been thinking about it or just haven’t signed up yet—now’s the time.
And June 1st is the final day to register for the Senior Trip. It’s going to be a special time together, and we don’t want you to miss it.
Don't wait. Get signed up now!
blueridge.org/SummerCamp
blueridge.org/SeniorTrip
Worship Night
You're invited to a special Pentecost Prayer & Worship Night on Sunday, June 8th, at 6:30PM.
Let's come together as a church family to pray, worship, and celebrate the gift of the Spirit. Pentecost marks the moment when God poured out His Spirit on His people, empowering us to live boldly for Christ.
No signup is required and all are welcome.
blueridge.org/WorshipNight
Let's come together as a church family to pray, worship, and celebrate the gift of the Spirit. Pentecost marks the moment when God poured out His Spirit on His people, empowering us to live boldly for Christ.
No signup is required and all are welcome.
blueridge.org/WorshipNight
Budgeting Workshop
If you're looking to take a next step in managing your finances with wisdom and intentionality, we’ve got a great opportunity for you. Our Budgeting Workshop is designed to help you create a realistic budget, gain tools to manage your money well, and pursue financial freedom—all through a biblical lens. Whether you’re just getting started or need a fresh plan, this workshop is for you.
Just click below to learn more and get signed up. Let’s be a people who honor God in every area of our lives—including our finances!
blueridge.org/Budgeting
Just click below to learn more and get signed up. Let’s be a people who honor God in every area of our lives—including our finances!
blueridge.org/Budgeting
Groups
Groups are intended to bring us together to experience authentic discipleship and life-giving community. Each group has its own focus, centered on biblically based content, working toward our greater mission of helping people follow Jesus. We have groups for couples, women, men, singles, seniors, moms & those still in college.
blueridge.org/Groups
blueridge.org/Groups
Care Ministries
If you're having a difficult time right now, we invite you to consider one of our Care Ministries. You can connect with a Lifeline caregiver or get plugged into a Care Group such as GriefShare, DivorceCare, MoneyWorks, Life's Healing Choices, or Proven Men. We would be honored for the opportunity to walk beside you.
blueridge.org/Care
blueridge.org/Care
Serving Opportunities
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to serve? It’s more than just doing a good deed—it’s a transformative journey that draws us closer to God and shapes us in powerful ways.
When we say yes to serving, God equips us, fills us, and walks with us through it all. It’s not just about helping—it’s about stepping into His purpose and experiencing His heart more deeply.
If you’ve been sensing that nudge to serve, now’s the time to take a step. Stop by the Info Center to learn more about serving or visiting our website to see what opportunities are available.
blueridge.org/Serve
When we say yes to serving, God equips us, fills us, and walks with us through it all. It’s not just about helping—it’s about stepping into His purpose and experiencing His heart more deeply.
If you’ve been sensing that nudge to serve, now’s the time to take a step. Stop by the Info Center to learn more about serving or visiting our website to see what opportunities are available.
blueridge.org/Serve
Give
For those of you who call Blue Ridge home, we encourage you to continue to worship through giving. There are severals ways this can be done.(1) Use one of our giving boxes as you leave the auditorium. (2) Give online at blueridge.org/give (3) Text NL for New London, or BD for Bedford, and the monetary amount to (434) 290-4483 (For example NL100 or BD100). (4) Mail a check made out to Blue Ridge Community Church to 2361 New London Rd. Forest VA, 24551, noting your campus on the memo line.
https://www.blueridge.org/GiveBlue Ridge Community Church
"Helping people follow Jesus"
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"Helping people follow Jesus"
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