Andy Harrison • 24 November 2024
This Is Holy Ground
This message reminds us that every area of our lives—whether it’s our work, home, or holidays—can be a sacred space where God’s presence dwells. Too often, we compartmentalize our lives, separating our spiritual walk from the rest of our daily experiences. But when we begin to view everything as holy ground, we invite the Holy Spirit to transform our work, relationships, and even our times of rest. This sermon explores how we can bring God’s Kingdom into every part of our lives, living with purpose, peace, and empowerment.
Sermon Notes
1. Work is Holy Ground
- When we work, we’re not just completing tasks or earning a paycheck—we’re doing it for God. Whatever your job or role is, it can be a place where you manifest God’s Kingdom. The Bible tells us that we’ve been filled with the Holy Spirit, which gives us new ability, new efficiency, and a new mindset. We don’t work under the influence of fear, anxiety, or stress anymore; we work under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
- When we view our work as an offering to God, it changes everything. Our attitude shifts. We stop seeing our tasks as burdens and start seeing them as opportunities to bring God’s peace, creativity, and excellence into the workplace. As we live this out, we can even change the culture around us—whether it’s a toxic work environment or just a normal office setting, we can bring light and life into that space.
2. Home is Holy Ground
- Our homes are sacred spaces. Sometimes we can be one person at church and another at home, especially when the pressures of family life weigh on us. But God calls us to be consistent, and He wants to transform our homes into holy ground as well. The home should be a place where the presence of God dwells, where peace reigns, and where we intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into every room and moment.
- If you’re a parent, your home is where your children will encounter God most profoundly. Teach them to love God not just by what they see at church but by what they experience at home. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about allowing God to work through you in the everyday moments.
3. Holidays Are Holy Ground
- Holidays can often feel like a time to disconnect from God and let loose. However, just as with work and home, holidays are an opportunity to live as though everything belongs to God. Whether you’re traveling, staying with family, or just taking a break, holidays are not a time for compromise, fear or stress. They are a time to intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into your rest and family time.
- Remember, holidays are meant to be Holy days - a time for spiritual renewal and connection. Instead of getting caught up in worldly activities, stress or family conflict, we can bring God’s peace and love into every situation, seeing our time of rest as an offering to Him.
4. Living with the Holy Spirit’s Empowerment
- It’s important to remember that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live this way. We don’t have to rely on our own strength to bring God into our work, home, or holidays. The Holy Spirit is with us, equipping us to live in alignment with God’s will. When we step out of fear, anxiety, and stress, and step into His presence, He gives us fresh vision, renewed passion, and the ability to live in an abundance of faith.
- As we approach our daily lives with this perspective, we not only change ourselves but also bring God’s Kingdom to the places we go. Our work, home, and holidays become opportunities to reflect God’s glory in everything we do.
PrayerGod, We thank You for the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. We ask that You help us see our work, our homes, and our holidays as holy ground. Empower us to live with Your peace, to bring Your Kingdom wherever we go. Lord, we step out of the influence of fear, anxiety, and stress. We choose to live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Help us bring light into our workplaces, homes, and families. We invite You, Holy Spirit, to move in every area of our lives, transforming them into offerings for You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
