Life In the Spirit
Welcome to the Life in the Spirit podcast with Pastor Jay Tyler—where biblical teaching and the power of the Holy Spirit come together to help you grow, stand firm, and live out your faith every day. To learn more about Holt Assembly of God, visit www.holtag.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and encouragement.
Welcome to the Life in the Spirit podcast with Pastor Jay Tyler—where biblical teaching and the power of the Holy Spirit come together to help you grow, stand firm, and live out your faith every day. To learn more about Holt Assembly of God, visit www.holtag.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and encouragement.
Episodes

Monday Sep 15, 2025
Come and See, Go and Tell: Follow Me
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
When Jesus called Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee, He wasn’t inviting them to a casual belief, He was summoning them to leave everything and follow Him. That same call reaches us today: to drop our nets, burn the ships, and step fully into His mission of being fishers of men. Discover how new life in Christ, the empowering of the Holy Spirit, and total surrender equip us to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and share His gospel with boldness.

Monday Sep 08, 2025
Come and See, Go and Tell: Spirit Empowerment
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Pastor Jay Tyler continues the series Come and See, Go and Tell with part two: Empowered to Be a Witness. Jesus never intended us to carry out His mission in our own strength. He promised us the power of the Holy Spirit, power to boldly share the gospel starting where we are and reaching to the ends of the earth. Join us as we discover the promise, the purpose, the plan, and the partnership of the Spirit’s power that makes us effective witnesses for Christ today.

Monday Sep 01, 2025
Do You See What Jesus Sees?
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
In this first message of the Come & See, Go & Tell series, Pastor Jay Tyler challenges us to see people the way Jesus sees them. From Matthew 9:35–38, we discover five key insights into Christ’s heart for the lost: He was among the people, saw their needs, felt compassion, recognized the potential of the harvest, and called His disciples to pray and go. This message reminds us that the gospel begins with an invitation to “come and see,” but it must lead us to “go and tell.” If we truly see what Jesus sees and feel what He feels, we cannot stay where we are, we must go into the harvest field.

Monday Aug 25, 2025
Christian In Name Only
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
In this challenging yet grace filled message, Pastor Jay Tyler confronts a sobering reality: it's possible to identify as a Christian without truly following Jesus. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 and other key scriptures, this sermon calls us to examine our faith beyond cultural labels and outward appearances. Are we carrying Christ’s name without carrying His cross? Are we professing faith without possession, practicing religion without relationship? Discover the five biblical marks of being a "Christian In Name Only," and hear the call to move from casual belief to committed discipleship. This message isn’t about condemnation, it’s an invitation to authentic, surrendered, Spirit filled living.

Monday Aug 18, 2025
You Asked For It Part Six: Should A Christian Drink Alcohol?
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
In the final message of our You Asked For It series, we tackled multiple questions submitted by our church family. We briefly explored what the Bible says about guardian angels, divorce and remarriage, the application of biblical promises, and whether God still speaks through dreams and visions. Then we took a deeper dive into one of the most requested topics: What does the Bible say about alcohol?
While the Bible doesn’t forbid alcohol outright, it clearly condemns drunkenness and warns of the dangers of impairment, loss of self-control, and spiritual compromise. We contrasted the fleeting effects of alcohol with the life-giving, peace-filled, joy-producing power of the Holy Spirit. In a world reaching for relief in all the wrong places, we are called to be filled with the Spirit, not influenced by a counterfeit.
This message is a call to evaluate our motives, pursue holiness, and be a Spirit-filled witness in a world desperate for something real.

Monday Aug 11, 2025
You Asked For It Part Five: Discernment or Intuition?
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In this week’s message, Pastor Jay Tyler tackles a powerful and practical question submitted by the congregation: "How can you tell the difference between intuition and discernment?"
We learn that intuition is natural and shaped by our emotions and experiences, while discernment is a spiritual gift that comes from the Holy Spirit. Through Scripture and examples like King Saul and Joseph, Pastor Jay contrasts the danger of self-deception with the clarity that comes from spiritual humility and surrender.
This message reminds us that discernment grows in the soil of humility, not pride. True discernment begins with a heart fully submitted to God, rooted in His Word, guided by prayer, and strengthened by obedience.

Monday Aug 04, 2025
You Asked For It Part Four: What Will Heaven Be Like?
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
In this episode, we explore one of the most frequently asked and eternally significant questions: What will heaven be like?
Pastor Jay tackles the misconceptions and myths that often surround our view of heaven, no, we won’t be floating on clouds or turning into angels! Instead, Scripture paints a rich, hope filled picture of heaven as a real, prepared place where God dwells with His people.
We discuss questions like:
Will we recognize our loved ones?Will we remember our earthly lives?Will we have responsibilities in heaven?And most importantly—how can we be sure we’ll get there?

Monday Jul 28, 2025
You Asked For It Part Three: What Does It Mean To Be Saved?
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
What does it mean to be saved? By walking through eight key questions, Pastor Jay unpacks what we’re saved from, why we need saving, who can be saved, and how we respond to the grace of God. Drawing from powerful Scripture and real-life examples, Pastor Jay explains that salvation isn’t just about going to heaven, it’s about being rescued from sin, made new by the Holy Spirit, and restored to God’s purpose for our lives. Whether you're new to faith or need a fresh reminder of God’s saving power, this message will help you understand and clearly communicate the life changing truth of the gospel.

Monday Jul 21, 2025
You Asked For It Part Two: Why does God allow suffering and evil?
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
In this episode of our "You Asked For It" series, we tackle one of the toughest and most heartfelt questions: “If God is good and powerful, why does He allow evil and suffering?” From Scripture and real-life struggles, we explore how the Bible addresses this question through the stories of David, Job, Habakkuk, and ultimately, Jesus. We look at how free will, God's patience, and His redemptive purposes all play a role, and how the promise of eternal restoration gives us hope in the midst of pain. If you’re hurting or searching for answers, this message is for you.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
You Asked For It Part One: Unequally Yoked
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
In this episode, Pastor Jay Tyler answers a tough question from the congregation: “What does the Bible say about being unequally yoked in marriage?” We dive into 2 Corinthians 6:14 and 1 Corinthians 7 to explore God’s design for spiritual alignment in relationships. Whether you're single, dating, or already married to an unbeliever, this message offers clarity, conviction, and compassion.

Life in the Spirit
Life in the Spirit is a ministry of Holt Assembly of God in Holt, Florida. We’re here to help you build your faith, grow closer to Jesus, and walk in the power He gives. If you need support on your journey, just reach out—we’d love to help.






