1 Corinthians 14:1-5 – Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their … Read more
1 Corinthians 13:1 – If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. One of the world’s most beloved cookies is the Oreo. It is a brilliant combination of two chocolate wafers held together by vanilla frosting. Without the … Read more
In this clip from Discovering Your Spiritual Gift: Serving Gifts, Pastor Mark answers the question how do I know if I have the spiritual gift of mercy or hospitality.
Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Ephesians 4:30 – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Continuationists believe that the sign gifts of the Spirit continue and have not ceased as the Spirit still works through … Read more
In this sermon from Pastor Mark, he expands upon gifts of service like mercy, hospitality, discernment, helps/service, administration, giving, and faith.
Ephesians 4:1-3 – I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. As a … Read more
Acts 2:1-4 – When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. … Read more
John 6:63 – It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Romans 8:5-8 – For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to … Read more
1 Corinthians 12:7 – To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. My mom and dad got married and had me, the first of five kids, at a young age. Like Jesus, my dad was named Joseph and worked a job swinging a hammer to feed his family. My dad … Read more
Is Jesus Christ your Lord? If Jesus Christ is your Lord, then you are on Team Jesus! Team Jesus includes all of the born-again believers from all of the nations, cultures, and languages of the world throughout human history in what theologians call the universal Church. Included on Team Jesus are all the Christian denominations, … Read more
In this sermon, Pastor Mark kicks off a short sermon series to help people determine their spiritual gifts and how God has uniquely designed them to serve His Kingdom. In this sermon, he talks about the Holy Spirit-filled ministry of Jesus as well as the differences between getting a gift vs using a gift, what God creates vs what Satan counterfeits, the physical body vs the church body, Christian ministry vs Christian maturity, and public vs private worship.
Matthew 4:7 – Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Luke 4:8 – And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’” In the earliest days of the Christian Church, there were two groups of people in the … Read more