被圣灵赋予力量，成就目标

上帝从不呼召我们去完成一项任务，却赐予我们完成它的能力。纵观圣经，我们看到一个始终如一的主题：当上帝赐予使命时，祂也赐予我们方法。这就是圣灵在我们生命中的目的——不仅仅是安慰、引导或使人知罪，更是赋予我们力量。基督徒的生活并非被动等待或漫无目的地徘徊。这是一种充满意愿、目标和属灵力量的生活。但如今许多信徒却未能体验到这种力量，并非因为得不到，而是因为他们还没有完全领悟圣灵赋予他们力量是为了完成神圣的使命。

耶稣升天之前，祂给了门徒一个明确的指示：要在耶路撒冷等候，直到他们“领受从上头来的能力”（路加福音 24:49）。他们已经与耶稣同行了三年。他们听过祂的教导，见证过祂的神迹，甚至在复活后领受了祂的平安。但他们还没有准备好去完成他们的呼召。为什么？因为上帝的使命需要圣灵的帮助。无论人类的力量、智慧或策略多么精妙，都无法成就永恒的旨意。早期的门徒需要被圣灵充满——我们也一样。

我们常常将圣灵视为信仰的附加物，而非其核心动力。我们忘记了，即使是耶稣，虽然是完全的神，也选择在圣灵的感动下，在地上生活。在他受洗时，圣灵降临在他身上，标志着他公开事奉的开始。从那一刻起，每一次医治、每一句智慧的话语、每一次怜悯的举动，不仅是他神性的彰显，也是我们该如何生活的榜样——不倚靠自己，而是倚靠圣灵的大能。

圣灵的感动并非只属于传道人、宣教士或教会领袖，而是属于每一位信徒。上帝塑造了我们每个人——我们的性格、经历和属灵恩赐——来成就他计划中的特定目的。但是，如果没有圣灵的力量，即使是我们当中最有天赋的人也会有所欠缺。我们的想法会消退，我们的力量会减弱，我们最大的努力也会付诸东流。只有在圣灵的引导和力量下，我们才能看到生命被改变，心灵被软化，奇迹发生。

当圣灵赋予我们力量时，这不仅仅是为了我们的好处。神的能力总是为了更大的目的而赐予的。在使徒行传1:8中，耶稣说：“圣灵降临在你们身上，你们就必得着能力，并要作我的见证。” 请注意，这能力不是为了个人的荣耀或属灵的优越性。它是为了作见证。它是为了服侍。它是为了传扬耶稣。如果你想要圣灵的能力，你必须接受圣灵的目的。圣灵赋予我们力量不是让我们袖手旁观；祂赋予我们力量，让我们踏入神的使命。

活出圣灵赋予力量的生活意味着即使我们感到害怕，也要勇敢前行。这意味着即使真理不受欢迎，也要说出真理。这意味着在更容易怨恨的时候去宽恕，在更容易论断的时候去爱，在更容易担忧的时候去信任。这些并非自然的行为，而是顺服圣灵的生命所结出的超自然果实。

但好消息是：上帝并不要求你独自去获得这力量。他不会说“自己去想”。他说：“祈求，就必得着。”圣灵的能力是一份礼物。它白白赐给那些寻求、顺服，并愿意以任何祂选择的方式被神使用的人。你无需完全理解才能得到它。你只需要愿意。

在我们这一代，世界比以往任何时候都更渴望被圣灵充满的信徒——他们不仅认识神，而且活出祂真正住在他们里面的样子。我们不需要更聪明的策略或更响亮的声音。我们需要的是被圣灵的能力点燃的心。这才是改变家庭的动力。这就是复兴教会的动力，也是改变国家的力量。

所以，无论你今天身在何处——无论是在职场、家中、教会还是社区——请记住：你并非孤身一人。你已被赋予能力，你已被充满，是为了一个目标。让圣灵不仅仅是你所信奉的教义，更成为你每日所倚靠的现实。踏入你的呼召，不要惧怕，而要凭着信心，因为知道“叫耶稣从死里复活的圣灵，也住在你们心里”（罗马书 8:11）——并且随时准备通过你来彰显神的荣耀。

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Planning your Visit

Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church that is both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Want to connect?

If you want to connect with us either to be part of our wider online community or to join our Sunday gatherings, please let us know through our connect card.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

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