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1 Corinthians 12.4-11: The Same Difference

Paul here shows us that God- Father, Son and Spirit -are all involved in enabling individuals supernaturally to serve Him in the church. There are many gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to each one of us. Each gift may be used in many different ways and with different results. For example the gift of encouragement may be used from the pulpit or in an counselling session. The person may receive encouragement to remain in a difficult relationship or indeed the opposite- to leave a sinful relationship. In whatever case the gift has different manifestations and results.Sunday, 26 Jun 2011

58:29 minutes (28.23 MB)

1 Corinthians 12.12-31: Gifted Givers Not Touchy Takers

Our human body is truly amazing. During a 24-hour period, the average human will breathe 23,040 times. Every human spent about half an hour as a single cell. God likens His church with a human body. There are many parts and yet there is unity. Even the parts that are not so impressive and visible have an important function. Body life is damaged when believers either feel so inferior as not to engage and serve or so superior in their giftings that they feel they don’t need anyone else. All of us have a part to play and its not optional- its by God’s design. Be a Giver rather than a Taker.Sunday, 3 Jul 2011

52:26 minutes (25.2 MB)

1 Corinthians 14.1-15: Tongue In Check

Speaking in Tongues is one of the most controversial subjects discussed in the Church today. To some it is presently the work of the devil or the power of the flesh. To others speaking in tongues allows ultimate expression to God. There’s nothing to fear in coming back to the Bible and looking at what Paul is teaching. Tongues have a part to play in the life of the church but also are easily abused by Christians who are more concerned with themselves than what is best for the body. God gives good gifts to His children- If tongues are from Him they are good.Sunday, 17 Jul 2011

54:50 minutes (26.39 MB)