New Wine, New Joy February 1st, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

New Wine, New JoyFebruary 1st, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald GrayIn this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray delivers a joy-filled, Spirit-led teaching on the new wine of the Holy Ghost and what it means to live a life overflowing with spiritual joy, maturity, and power. This sermon challenges the church to move beyond dry routine and step fully into a Spirit-filled walk that produces visible fruit.Pastor Donald opens by declaring a foundational truth: if you have the Holy Ghost, joy should be evident. The “new wine” is not emotional excitement or outward performance—it is the life of God flowing through a believer. Where the Spirit dwells, joy, praise, and freedom follow.Drawing from Genesis 3, Pastor Donald explains how Adam and Eve’s eyes were opened to fleshly knowledge, leading to shame and self-covering. Humanity lost the ability to see as God sees. But Jesus—the Word made flesh—came to restore what was broken, not through human effort, but through divine life.The message then centers on John 2, Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana. Pastor Donald reveals that turning water into wine was not random—it was prophetic. Jesus was announcing a new order: new wine, new life, and a better covenant. When the world’s supply ran out, Jesus provided abundance—and the testimony was clear: the best wine was saved for last.Pastor Donald traces the symbolism of wine throughout Scripture, from Noah’s vineyard to the feasts of Israel, showing that wine represents joy, life, blessing, and the work of the Spirit. Human attempts to bring change always fall short, but when God pours His wine, transformation follows.Turning to Ephesians 5:18–20, Pastor Donald explains that Scripture directly connects being “filled with the Spirit” to the imagery of wine. A Spirit-filled life produces worship, praise, spiritual songs, and a heart that overflows with thanksgiving. True joy matures believers—it strengthens them, disciplines them, and empowers them to live boldly for God.This message also calls believers to maturity. Just as aged wine becomes richer over time, the Word of God—when consistently consumed—produces growth, wisdom, and stability. The joy of the Lord is not shallow; it deepens as believers remain in Scripture, prayer, and worship.As the message closes, Pastor Donald challenges the church to drink daily from the Word, begin with the Psalms, and allow the Spirit to awaken songs, praise, and revelation within. This “new wine” is not meant to be stored—it is meant to be shared, bringing life, hope, and salvation to others.Key Reminders from This MessageThe Holy Ghost produces joy, not dryness or routineJesus transforms what is ordinary into something gloriousThe new wine represents Spirit-filled life and powerGod’s Word matures believers when consistently consumedWorship begins in the heart, not performanceGod gives you revelation to share, not to hoard📖 Scripture CoveredGenesis 3:6–7John 1:1–5John 2:1–11Ephesians 5:18–20Psalm 1John 10:10Acts 2🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#NewWine #JoyOfTheLord #HolyGhost #HolySpirit #WaterIntoWine #John2 #Ephesians5 #Acts2 #Psalm1 #RiverOfGod #PastorDonaldGray #SpiritFilled #PraiseAndWorship #AbundantLife