It is no secret that the topic of spiritual gifts can stir up some controversy. Those gifts which seem to be more spectacular – prophecy, tongues, healings, miracles – sometimes leave us with a little tension as we discuss them with other Christians. Happily, not all the charismata come with controversy. This message gives us an opportunity to exhale and explore some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit which nobody argues about. Serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading and showing mercy are all valid endowments by God the Spirit to the Church. When these gifts are recognized, honed and employed by believers, powerful ministry results which serves to advance the Kingdom. Listen closely and you will certainly find at least one of these gifts which God has entrusted to you for the fame of His Son.
The Gifts Nobody Argues About
Romans 12:4-8
October 18, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
The Truth About Prophecy
December 9, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
This final message in the Spiritual Gifts series takes through much that is misunderstood about the gift of prophecy. While the previous message took a panoramic view of what the entire bible says about all things prophetic, this message fixates only upon the New Testament gift of the Holy Spirit called prophecy. How does this gift function? If we agree that it is a valid gift, does it carry equal authority with written Scripture? God’s intention for this gift is less about predicting the future and much more about building up believers in the present moment. Some of you who listen have this gift and may even exercise it without being aware that you are doing so. Grow in your appreciation of the gift of prophecy – Scripture teaches that it is to be pursued above any other spiritual gift!
The Gift of Prophecy
December 2, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
The gift of prophecy may be the most misunderstood gift for believers today. So many questions about the issue of the modern practice of prophecy arise among Christians who have high regard for the authority of Scripture. This message offers a panoramic view of what both the Old and New Testaments reveal about prophetic activity. Listen closely to understand better what NT prophecy is not, and then you will be prepared in the message which follows to grasp how prophecy functions among New Testament believers today.
Green Lights & Guardrails
November 29, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
When it comes to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, some Christians and churches believe it is a free-for-all. Other Christians and churches take more of a position of not-at-all. What do the Scriptures teach about the exercise of spiritual gifts when the Church gathers for worship? While we will see that we have a green light to exercise the gifts of the Spirit, we must also recognize the guardrails which keep us in the proper direction so that Christ is honored and the Church is edified.