This is an introduction message to spiritual gifts. We will talk about the difference between the spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12, the manifestations of the Spirit when using gifts as listed in 1st Corinthians, and the spiritual offices listed in Ephesians. We will discuss why God gives us such gifts and we will prepare ourselves to begin to look at each gift individually as we progress through this mini series.
I Know A Ghost
Bible Text: John 15:26 – 16:15, John 14:6, Romans 8:9-11, Philippians 1:19, Galatians 4:6, 2 Timothy 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 5:16-17, | Preacher: Pastor CJ Counts | Series: Gospel of John, I Know A Ghost | We begin a sermon mini series to dive deep into the theology of the Holy Spirit. As we do, we learn that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus Christ and everything He does is for the glory of Christ. There is a lot said in this message, so you will not want to skip it!
They will hate Him through us
Bible Text: John 15:18- 16:4, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-6 | Preacher: Pastor CJ Counts | Series: Gospel of John | Just as Jesus taught us that He will love the world through His disciples, so the opposite is true. The world will hate Jesus through His disciples. Jesus tells us this, not to discourage us, but to help us affirm that we are on the right path that God has set out for us. We may share in the suffering of Jesus Christ, but we also get to inherit His glory, which surpasses any momentary afflictions that this world may offer!
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Bible Text: John 11: 45-57, Luke 24:26, John 3:12, Acts 5:41, 2 Corinthians 12:10, John 15:18-19 | Preacher: Pastor CJ Counts | Series: Gospel of John | Have you ever done something nice, and almost regretted it afterwards because your reward was ingratitude or even worse! Well, let’s imagine how Jesus felt after raising Lazarus from the dead, just to end up with a warrant for His arrest!
Why did God plant our Church?
Bible Text: Matthew 28:17-20, John 1:14, Matthew 16:24, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19, 2 Timothy 2:2 | Preacher: Pastor CJ Counts | Series: Vision Casting
Who is a Pastor?
Bible Text: Acts 15:22, 1 Timothy 5:17, James 5:14, Titus 1:5, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 9:16, James 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 2:25, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:9, 2 Timothy 4:13 | Preacher: Pastor CJ Counts | Series: Topical