Sermons on Spiritual Gifts
1 Samuel 10:1-16
In 1 Samuel 10:1-16 Saul is privately anointed king of Israel and is given signs of confirmation which culminate in the Spirit coming upon him and turning him into “another man”. Saul receives the benefits of the work of the Spirit, and yet his reign is disastrous and he likely was not a believer. How then are we to understand the work of the Spirit in this context? We are to understand that the Spirit can give gifts to equip…
Hebrews 1:1-4 (Part 1)
In Hebrews 1:1-4 the author contrasts God’s former way of speaking with the perfect and complete revelation found in Christ in these last days. Whereas God’s former speech was done in many parts over time and in various ways, the fullness and culmination of everything God has spoken is manifested in His Son, who is infinitely glorious. The question is, if Christ is this glorious, if he is the fullness of God’s revelation to man, do you obey him?
Matthew 7:21-23
In Matthew 7:21-23 Christ gives insight into what the final judgment will be like on the last day. Christ emphasizes that not everyone who names the name of Christ will be saved. Not everyone who confesses that Jesus is Lord truly belongs to him. What is the criteria for determining if your confession of faith is genuine? The work of God’s Spirit to produce holiness in your life. We cannot rely on the gift God has given us. We must…