Sermon Title: When Thou Art Converted
Scripture Reference: Luke 22:31–32 (KJV)

In this soul-stirring sermon titled "When Thou Art Converted," Pastor Ron delivers a powerful word about the grace, patience, and purpose of God in the midst of our personal failures. Drawing from Luke 22:31–32, the message focuses on Jesus’ warning to Peter about Satan's desire to sift him like wheat — not to destroy him, but to reveal him, to break pride, and to convert him for greater use.

With both encouragement and challenge, the word reminds us that even in our lowest, most discouraged states — where we wrestle with our identity, confidence, and the silence of God — Jesus is interceding. The sermon teaches that God's goal is not to spare us from every hardship, but to ensure our faith doesn't fail during it. The promise isn't if we are converted — but when.

Listeners will be reminded that:

• Life will sift you — but that doesn’t mean God has left you.
• The trials we face are meant to shape us for future service.
• True strength comes through brokenness, not in spite of it.
• Once converted, we are called to reach back and strengthen others.

Whether you’re in the thick of your trial or emerging from it, this message declares: Don’t quit — you’re just in the conversion process.

In a stirring sermon titled "It's Time To Wage War!" by Pastor Ronald Daugherty at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, listeners are called to confront and overcome internal battles to fulfill God's greater purpose for their lives. Emphasizing the necessity of saying "yes" to God's will, Pastor Daugherty navigates through the complexities of internal conflict between flesh and spirit, underlining the importance of spiritual growth and maturity. Highlighting passages from Colossians 3:1-3 and Galatians 5:16-17, he encourages believers to set their affections on heavenly things and to live by the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lusts of the flesh. This powerful message urges us to face challenges head-on, wage war against complacency, and embrace the transformative power of God's spirit within us.

Colossians 3:1-3
Galatians 5:16-17, 22-24

Todays Sermon, delivered by Pastor Ron, focused on the theme of living in the spirit versus living in the flesh, based on Romans 8:9-13. The pastor emphasized the importance of conscious decision-making in spiritual growth. He discussed the constant battle between the flesh and the spirit within individuals and the need to actively feed the spiritual self to gain strength against fleshly temptations.

The sermon emphasized the significance of spiritual practices like prayer, reading the Bible, and fellowship in nurturing the spirit. Pastor Ron used various analogies, including the story of two wolves representing good and evil within a person, to illustrate the importance of choosing what to nurture in one's life. He highlighted that spiritual maturity comes through active participation and making deliberate choices in favor of the spirit.

The message also included the significance of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers in their spiritual journey. Pastor Ron explained that upon accepting Christ, believers receive the Holy Spirit, which aids in spiritual growth and maturity. He encouraged the congregation to examine their lifestyles and to make choices that align with God's will, fostering spiritual growth and development.

Throughout the service, the atmosphere was one of introspection and encouragement, urging believers to grow by living according to the Spirit. The pastor stressed that spiritual growth is a process that requires effort and participation from believers, and it's crucial for overcoming life's challenges and temptations.