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5th Message of the Gifts of the Spirit

Last week Pastor Stephen laid down the framework for our study of gifts that can get out of hand, outlining the various theological positions related to the manifestations of the Spirit. A further look into 1 Corinthians 14 reveals several red flags that warn us when it is not the Holy Spirit showing himself in [...]

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4th Message of the Gifts of the Spirit

It is an awesome experience to be used by the Holy Spirit. To see and feel God at work through you brings excitement and a hopeful expectation of being used again. Often the experience brings a sense of humility, “Wow, I am so privileged to be a vessel of the Lord.” But sadly, it can [...]

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Part 3 of Messages on Spiritual Gifts

Love Reduces Friction: In the beautiful image that Paul creates for the church to work together as a body, there is a recognition tht without a genuine and sacrificial love for one another, the body will war against itself. Today’s passage 1 Corinthians 13, familiar at weddings and on posters, needs to be applied in [...]

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Spiritual Gifts – How do I fit with others?

God has created a beautiful mosaic in the diverse gifts given to the church. Unified, the church is powerful and effective…but unity is not often a natural state for people with varied passions and abilities. In 1 Cor. 12, Paul reminds us what our attitude should be toward others in the body of Christ by [...]

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What are Spiritual Gifts?

God has created you with certain gifts, abilities, and passions, all for a purpose. He wants to fit you into the Kingdom of God in just such a way that your shape works together with the shapes of others to accomplish His plans. Today we look into 1 Corinthians 12, to know God’s purpose for [...]

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