Scared Of The Ghost: "The Gifts of the Spirit" | Pt.5 | Nick Birmingham

Church on the Rock - Nashville

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Theme: The various spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit and their purpose in building up the church.

Key Points:

1. Introduction:
   • Recap of previous sermons in the series on the Holy Spirit.
   • Importance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in our lives.
   • Transition to the topic of spiritual gifts.
2. The Value of Gifts:
   • Personal anecdotes about the joy and significance of receiving gifts.
   • The spiritual nature of the gifts given by the Holy Spirit.
   • The purpose of these gifts is to build up and edify the church.
3. Different Kinds of Spiritual Gifts:
   • Wisdom: The ability to give wise advice and counsel.
   • Knowledge: The gift of special knowledge or understanding.
   • Faith: A supernatural faith that sustains and empowers.
   • Healing: The ability to heal physical ailments.
   • Miracles: The power to perform supernatural acts.
   • Prophecy: The ability to speak a message from God.
   • Discernment: The ability to distinguish between true and false spiritual messages.
   • Tongues: The ability to speak in unknown languages.
   • Interpretation: The ability to interpret the meaning of tongues.
4. The Importance of Seeking and Using Spiritual Gifts:
   • Paul's encouragement to desire spiritual gifts.
   • The need to be willing to be helped by the Holy Spirit.
   • The practical application of spiritual gifts in building up the church.
5. Addressing Controversial Topics:
   • Cessationism vs. continuationism regarding the availability of certain gifts.
   • The importance of seeking clarity and understanding on controversial topics.
   • The need to avoid judging others based on their beliefs about spiritual gifts.

Conclusion:

• The spiritual gifts are a powerful tool for building up the church.
• We should earnestly desire these gifts and seek to understand their role in our lives.
• The Holy Spirit is the source of all spiritual gifts and empowers us to serve God and others.

Additional Notes:

• Pastor Birmingham's sermon style is engaging and relatable.
• He uses personal anecdotes and stories to illustrate his points.
• The sermon addresses a complex and often debated topic in a balanced and respectful manner.
• The show notes provide a comprehensive summary of the key points and can be used as a reference for further study or discussion.

Potential Discussion Questions:

• What spiritual gifts do you believe you have?
• How have you seen these gifts manifested in your life or the lives of others?
• What are some of the challenges or misconceptions surrounding spiritual gifts?
• How can we better understand and appreciate the diversity of spiritual gifts within the church?

Additional Resources:

• 1 Corinthians 12-14
• John Piper's views on spiritual gifts
• Matt Chandler's views on spiritual gifts
• Other resources on cessationism and continuationism