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What is the gift of faith? 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, Types/expressions/experiences of faith: Converting/Saving Faith Daily Faith Charismatic/Supernatural Faith 1. Converting/Saving Faith 9 He did not discriminate between us and them, for he…

How does God speak? 1. Creation 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of…

What are the gifts? Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift Major Point #2: The gifts of the Spirit are manifestations of the Spirit for the common good! The HS making himself known through believers for the good of the body! I want to challenge our western thinking a bit when it comes to the gifts……

The right tool for the job : Digging a hole. Church growth can be a lot like me digging a hole with a plastic bucket. If you don’t have and utilize the right tools for the job it can be nigh impossible. What are the tools and resources that we need in order to be a healthy growing church? Paul’s aim…

Intro; How many here this morning like to receive gifts? I know I do. My birthday is just a week away and I’m sure I’m gonna get some great gifts! [ LOL ] I bought tickets to the Rodeo, and then I bought tickets to The Fourth Cross. Those are great gifts but I had to buy them myself. Even though those…

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on Godly living in this present age.

Review Last week we established that spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents and abilities. The subject of spiritual gifts is discussed in at least six different passages in the Bible. These verses indicate at least one clear distinction: spiritual gifts have a divine origin. They are God-given…

We mentioned earlier that Christians don’t so much join churches as they do submit to them. The word submit scares people today. Wives submitting to husbands. Husbands have abused this. Christians submitting to spiritual leaders. Church leaders have abused their power. Yet throughout scripture God tells…

Introduction: This morning I’m gonna do something that may surprise all of you. I am giving all of you a gift. Well that may not surprise you too much, but this will. This morning I want to ask all of you to give me a gift. Not only me but I’m asking you to give everyone in here a gift and everyone you…

Last week we began talking about the gift of faith.. Here are a few key points from last week to catch you up Three types/expressions/experiences of faith in scripture: Converting/Saving Faith Daily/Ongoing Faith Charismatic/Supernatural Faith What the gift of faith is not: It is not forcing yourself…

Introduction The Christian faith is often associated with rules. You can do this, but you can’t do that. We say that good Christians don’t do X, Y, and Z. I remember a certain phrase I heard growing up, but I don’t remember where I heard it. It went like this: “I don’t drink, smoke, or chew, or go with…

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say…

Gifts 1 Corinthians 12 “With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were often led astray by speechless idols, however you were led. So I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus…

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “ When He ascended on high , He led captive a host of captives , And He gave gifts to men .” (Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts…

This morning talk about balance - Word/Spirit 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22…

38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. When you are saved, you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit! Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift He is THE gift and He is…

Have you ever felt a deep longing to connect with something greater than yourself? Do you crave a spiritual experience that transcends the limits of language and logic? If so, then partnering with the Holy Spirit through the gift of tongues may hold the key to unlocking a realm of divine communication and understanding beyond imagination. We will explore how to partner with Holy Spirit and activate this unique gift, demystify its purpose, and discover how it can revolutionize your spiritual journey.

God manifests His power in signs and wonders through us. Imagine a life where miracles are not just stories from ancient texts but tangible experiences woven into our everyday reality. Partnering with the Holy Spirit isn't just about invoking supernatural occurrences; it's an invitation to delve deeper into our faith, cultivate spiritual intimacy, and witness firsthand the awe-inspiring work of God in our lives. Join us on this contemplative journey as we explore how embracing this partnership can lead us to experience more of the gift of miracles than we ever thought possible. Learn more in Partnering with Holy Spirit: Experiencing more of the Gift of Miracles

Have you ever wondered what the Gift of Knowledge is all about? You're not the only one. It’s a gift that comes from Holy Spirit for the encouragement of others. Discover everything you need to know about it and how to use it in love to show people God’s love for them. Learn more in the message "The Gift of Knowledge".

The sermon "Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts: A Beginner's Guide" discusses how everyone has special spiritual gifts meant to help others and strengthen the community. It highlights the need to understand ourselves and be open to guidance to find these gifts. Using examples from the Bible, it encourages listeners to discover and use their gifts, promising that doing so will lead to a fulfilling life of service and a closer relationship with the divine. The message ends by inviting everyone to explore and embrace their spiritual abilities for a better, more connected world.

I. The Grace Be honest in your estimate of yourselves. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty…

Romans 8:4-27 We continue this morning in our study of the Great Life. God has promised us a life that is abundant, not just routine. Like living in the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey…the Spiritual life is a life full of promise and blessing. We have learned that there are three types…

I’ve been thinking a lot about the church lately. ‌ I’ve been thinking a lot about the church lately, particularly the idea of “church fellowship”. ‌ I chose a handshake as a visual for this series because I think it gets the point across that I’m hoping to make about “Church Fellowship”. There tends…

Over the course of the last few weeks we have seen the tremendous importance and value in having some solid foundations underneath us when it comes to our faith. How sure and firm is your faith today? We have been learning several things about the firm foundation of our faith. -The solid foundation of…