Westside Church Spokane Podcast

In this message, we continue the Born to Build series by diving into one of the most foundational and often misunderstood subjects in the Christian life: the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in other tongues. This teaching walks through key scriptures in Acts, 1 Corinthians, and the words of Jesus Himself to show that the Holy Spirit is not a fringe experience, but a vital part of God’s design for every believer.

Rather than treating the Holy Spirit as optional or strange, this message reframes Him as essential for spiritual growth, boldness, prayer, and effectiveness. We explore how praying in tongues builds your spirit, helps you pray beyond your natural understanding, and aligns you with what God is doing in ways you could never achieve on your own.

Through biblical examples and real-life testimonies, this teaching highlights how yielding to the Holy Spirit releases supernatural power, spiritual sensitivity, and deeper intimacy with God. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is presented not as hype or pressure, but as an invitation into more—more strength, more clarity, more fruit, and more partnership with God in everyday life.

Ultimately, this message calls believers to hunger for all that God has, not just salvation, but the fullness of the Spirit that empowers us to truly live out our calling.
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If we’re going to build strong lives, strong families, and a strong church, we need more than good intentions—we need the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Cory continues laying a biblical foundation for why the baptism of the Holy Spirit is essential for every believer.

Walking through the book of Acts and Paul’s teaching to the early church, this message brings clarity to the difference between being born again and being filled with the Holy Spirit. From Pentecost to Samaria, from Saul’s conversion to Cornelius’ household, Scripture consistently shows that believers were empowered by the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues as He came upon them.

This message addresses common confusion, clears up misconceptions, and shows from God’s Word that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not strange, outdated, or optional—it is God’s design for strengthening believers and advancing His kingdom. Praying in the Spirit builds us up, sharpens our faith, and releases God’s will beyond what our natural understanding can produce.

If you’re hungry for deeper spiritual strength, clearer direction, and real power to live out your calling, this message will challenge you to believe God for more and receive everything He has made available.

Key Scriptures:
Acts 2 • Acts 8 • Acts 10 • Acts 19 • 1 Corinthians 12–14 • Jude 20

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Fasting isn’t about religious pressure or extreme rules—it’s about intentionally setting time aside to hear from God, strengthen your spirit, and reset your priorities. In this message, Pastor Cory brings biblical clarity to what fasting actually is, why Scripture emphasizes fasting from food, and how it positions us to experience real spiritual breakthrough.

Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, this teaching shows that fasting is meant to get our attention, quiet our flesh, and tune our hearts to what God wants to say and do in us. When done with the right heart, fasting breaks yokes, loosens burdens, and creates space for God’s power to work in deeper ways.

This message invites every believer to ask God meaningful questions during a fast: What have You called me to do? Give me the power to do it. Increase Your anointing in my life. Give me a heart for the advancement of Your kingdom.

If you’re starting a fast—or simply want to understand why fasting matters—this message will ground you in Scripture, strengthen your resolve, and help you step into the new year with purpose and power.
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At the beginning of every year, we focus on growth—and this message launches our Born to Build series by returning to one of the most essential foundations of the Christian life: the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

From Jude 20, Acts 1–2, and the words of Jesus Himself, this teaching brings clarity to what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and why praying in the Spirit is vital for every believer. The early church didn’t try to build on willpower, intellect, or tradition—they built themselves up by receiving the Holy Spirit and praying in other tongues.

This message challenges common misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit and reminds us that He is not optional, secondary, or symbolic. He is God—alive, present, and actively empowering believers today. Praying in the Spirit strengthens your inner life, sharpens spiritual awareness, and releases God’s will in ways the natural mind cannot.

If you desire deeper faith, greater clarity, and real spiritual power to live out what God has called you to do, this message sets the foundation. There is more—and God invites every believer to receive it.
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Gratitude isn’t just an emotion—it’s a spiritual gear that moves your faith forward. In this message, Pastor Cory teaches how thanksgiving shifts our perspective, strengthens our faith, and positions us to experience the goodness of #God in every season.

The Bible shows us again and again that #gratitude changes the atmosphere. When we thank God in the middle of pressure, uncertainty, or waiting, we move out of frustration and into trust. Complaining keeps us stuck, but gratitude moves us forward. It reminds our hearts of who God is and what He has already done.

This message challenges us to stop letting circumstances dictate our attitude and instead choose thanksgiving as a lifestyle. Gratitude keeps our hearts soft, our faith active, and our eyes fixed on God rather than the problem. When praise goes up, peace comes in—and faith follows close behind.

If you’re ready to shift gears spiritually and walk into the next season with joy, clarity, and confidence, this message will encourage you and strengthen your walk with God.
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