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Tag Archives: spiritual gifts
July 27 – For the Love of Pete!
1 Corinthians 13; 2 Kings 7:3-20; Jonah 2 “And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:3 NKJV) … Continue reading
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Tagged boasted, Corinthians, give it all away, God's best. romance, God's love, good for nothing, great faith, knowledge, love, mistakes, Paul, pride, sacrifice life, sef-centered, self-sacrifice, Solomon, spiritual gifts, teaching, Vanity
September 3 – No Lone Ranger Christianity!
Yep – another late one. No excuses. Psalm 140-142 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 “The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church.” (1 Corinthians 14:4 NCV) After noting that each … Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, build the church, desire gifts, different languages, ecclesia, fellowship with God's people, fishing on the lake, gospel, help the whole church, individuals, live your best life now, love, Pentecost, private prayer language, proclaim the Gospel, prophesy, rugged individualism, sacrifice everything, Serve God, serve people, spiritual gifts, teach, tongues, use in love, worship God
August 11 – Are You Weak Enough?
2 Corinthians 12; 1 Chronicles 1-2; Habakkuk 3 It’s the interview question that leaves candidates in a cold sweat. Most people looking for a job know that this question’s going to be asked, and yet, they’re never prepared for it. … Continue reading
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Tagged better person, Christ's power, Corinthians, emotional weakness, examine yourself, God teaches us, grow, job interview, learn, Moses, Paul, perfect, physical weakness, Power, pray through the problem, prayer, rabble rousers, silence, spiritual gifts, spiritual weakness, strengths, thorn in the flesh, weaknesses, wellness
July 26 – What Would Charlie Brown’s Spiritual Gift Be?
1 Corinthians 12; 2 Kings 6:1-7:2; Jonah 1 Charlie Brown is the epitome of the lovable loser that melts our hearts. Think about it, wouldn’t you love to see a cartoon where Charlie Brown’s baseball team wins? Even better, don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, build the church, calm, candy, Charlie Brown, common good, Corinthian Church, division, evangelism, God, Great Pumpkin, human body, involved in God's work, kick the football, lemonades, lemons, lovable loser, manifestation of the Spirit, Nursery work, Paul, ranking spiritual gifts, reward, rock, spiritual gifts, work together, younger parents
July 28 – Prophesy!
After finishing the “love chapter” Paul continues his teaching by noting the need to teach, or prophesy. “But he who prophecies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.” Paul reminds the Corinthians that it’s “not all about you.” Which is better for the work of the church – somebody strengthening themselves or somone strengthening each and every member of the church? Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, Church, comfort, Corinthian Church, edification, exhortation, God, Paul, pride, prophesy, puffed up, speaking in tongues, spiritual gifts
July 26 – Spiritual Gifts
One of the tragicomic facets of the Christian life is when people argue over spiritual gifts – especially in regard to whose gift is greater. The Corinthian Church, which can be highlighted as an example of how NOT to be a church, had those kinds of discussions and those with the miraculous gifts tended to look down on those with mundane gifts. Paul reminded them, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all….” (1 Corinthians 12:7) Continue reading
