8. Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-12)
"Spiritual warfare" is the idea that spiritual forces are real and can affect us. What should we know about this unseen realm? And how does Jesus' victory change the way spiritual forces can impact our lives?
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Ephesians 4:27; 6:10-12; Daniel 10; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Timothy 2:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19; James 4:7; 1 Kings 22; Acts 26:18; John 5:24; Colossians 2:15; and Romans 8:38-39.
7. Tongues (1 Corinthians 14)
Paul ends his discussion on spiritual gifts by talking about the gift of tongues—the Spirit-inspired ability to speak a language that you've never studied. What exactly is this gift, why might God have given it to us, and what does it look like to use it in a biblical way?
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 1 Corinthians 12:10, 13, 30; 13:1; 14:1-9, 14, 16, 18-19, 23, 26-28; and Acts 2:4.
6. Prophecy (1 Corinthians 14)
"Eagerly desire spiritual gifts," says Paul, "especially the gift of prophecy" (1 Cor 14:1). But why does he single out prophecy as a gift we should desire? According to the Bible, prophecy is based on a revelation from God and, when used properly, can powerfully impact other people.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 1 Corinthians 12:7, 28-29; 14:3, 26-37; 1 Peter 5:6; Matthew 11:13; Hebrews 1:1-2; Acts 2:17; 8:29; 17:11; 21:11, 33; Titus 2:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; Philippians 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21; 1 Corinthians 13:8-12; Revelation 19:10; and Psalm 19:2.
5. Are the Miraculous Gifts for Today?
Many have wondered whether the "miraculous gifts" of the New Testament are still around today, or whether they ceased after the apostolic age. This talk looks to Scripture for an answer to that question.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 2:11; 14:11; 15:26; 20:30-31; Romans 5:5; Hebrews 2:3-4; Ephesians 2:20; 3:5; 1 Corinthians 13:8-12; 14:3, 24-25; Revelation 22:4; Acts 2:17-21; and Mark 16:17-18.
2. Fear (Acts 2:1-21)
Where the Holy Spirit is, there is power—and that makes many people uncomfortable! What fears do you have about the Holy Spirit, and how can those fears be overcome so that we can experience more of the Spirit’s work in our lives?
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5; 4:20; and John 7:17.
1. Who Is the Holy Spirit? (John 16:5-15)
The Holy Spirit is spoken of dozens of times in Scripture and is one of the three persons of the Trinity. Yet many Christians regard the Holy Spirit as mysterious, confusing, or irrelevant. Who, then, is the Holy Spirit and why is the Spirit so pivotal to being a Christian?
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 14:16-17; 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 27; 12:1; 1 Corinthians 12:11, 13; Ephesians 4:30; Acts 4:8; 5:3-4, 9; 8:29; 13:2, 9; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Exodus 31:2-5; Judges 6:34; 11:29; 14:6, 19; 15:14; 1 Samuel 10:10; 16:4; 19:23; 2 Samuel 23:2; Ezekiel 8:3; 11:1, 24; 37:1; 43:5; Micah 3:8; and Colossians 1:27.