Strengthen the Body
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Key Points
Using our spiritual gifts is meant to strengthen the church. Some gifts may be helpful for a time, but they may give way to other, more beneficial gifts. (1-5)
Even with the best of intentions, we can allow our attachment to our gifts to interfere with the purpose of strengthening the church. (5)
Not listening to God’s message dulls our ability to hear from God. (21-22)
God is a God of order and peace, so our worship services and the ways we use our gifts should reflect God's character and promote peace in the Body of Christ. (33)
Application
In what ways do I build and strengthen the Body?
Where do I give my life for this purpose?
Main Passage Excerpt:
Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives; especially the ability to prophesy. For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious. But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
1 Corinthians 14:1-40All Scripture Readings:
Yes I Will | Vertical Worship
Psalm 34 • Hebrews 13:5-6 • 2 Chronicles 20:6
Always | Gateway Worship
Hebrews 13:8 • Psalm 136:1 • Psalm 23
So Much Better | Legacy Nashville
Philippians 3:8 • John 10:10 • Psalm 63
Same God | Elevation Worship
Hebrews 11 • Malachi 3:6 • Hebrews 13:8
Christ Be Magnified | Cody Carnes
Psalm 148 • 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 • Romans 6:1-11
Who Else | Gateway Worship
Revelation 4:11 • Psalm 21:1-2 • Isaiah 46