Have you ever stood before a judge in court and tried to handle your case on your own? Probably not. You likely needed a lawyer—someone who could represent you, understand the complexities of the law, and defend your case. In John 14:16, Jesus uses the term "Parakletos" to describe the Holy Spirit. This Greek word is often used in a legal context to refer to someone who assists another in their legal matters. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is present within you to communicate on your behalf directly to the Father. This week, Pastor Brandon Block continues to emphasize that the Holy Spirit is essential for the life of a believer. While embracing the Holy Spirit may cost you your comfort, it is little compared to the cost of living without the Spirit. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

At Zion, we believe in the Trinity: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As a Bible-believing church, we recognize the importance of engaging with the Holy Spirit. In this week's episode, Pastor Brandon Block explores the nature of the Holy Spirit and recounts the story of Jesus' baptism, where the Holy Spirit descends upon Him like a dove. As believers, this serves as our blueprint for how to live and interact with the Holy Spirit. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

To conclude our series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Brandon Block shares the final Beatitude from Matthew 5:10: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Historically, Jesus was addressing people who would face real persecution for their faith in Him. However, many of us in America today do not experience this level of persecution. So, what does this mean for us in today's context? In the midst of current political discussions, many of us want to stand up for our beliefs and express what we think is right. The real question we need to ask ourselves as believers is whether we are speaking out to be "right" or to proclaim Jesus. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

The pursuit of peace in the world often resembles a threat of war as a means to preserve that peace. However, the Prince of Peace offers something very different—a covenant that requires you to engage with Him in order to carry that peace with you wherever you go. This involves fostering unity, practicing forgiveness, and letting go of grudges. It also means remaining calm amidst the storms of life. This week at Zion, Pastor Josh Lester exemplifies what it means to be a peacemaker. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

When you allow God to refine your heart, it comes with a promise: you will see God. This week at Zion, Pastor Allison Weedin shares this promise with us. Tune in to this episode as we are encouraged to get out of our nests of comfort and embrace the new reality that comes with being pure in heart—a blessing beyond what you could imagine.

As part of our series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Brandon will be preaching this week from Matthew 5:7, which states, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Being merciful involves not only showing compassion and forgiveness but also embodying humility. True mercy does not highlight how much worse someone could have had it; instead, it acts in love. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

This week at Zion, Pastor Josh Lester continues our series on the Beatitudes. Jesus' introduction to the Sermon on the Mount is a guide for us to understand how to live a blessed life. In this episode, Pastor Josh digs deep into Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." As Christians, we must ask ourselves if we are continually being filled, or if we are lacking something deep inside of us. The reality of Christ is that once you are exposed to the truth of God, you will hunger for more, maybe even enough to change your city. Tune into this episode for more. . .

In continuation of our series on the Beatitudes, we further explore the third Beatitude mentioned by Jesus in His sermon on the mount: "Blessed are the meek." This week at Zion, Pastor Trey Potter provides insights into Matthew 5:5 and explains that meekness is having power under control. Despite today's culture associating meekness with weakness and timidity, Jesus teaches that the meek will inherit the Earth. Tune in to this episode to learn more. . .