Podcasts about spiritual gifts

Spiritual Gifts – August 8, 2026 by Percy Harrold

Spiritual Gifts Clint Walstad by Reliance Community Church

In this episode of When She Serves, Brenda and guest Janie Alford begin a three-part series on spiritual gifts by focusing on the manifestation gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, emphasizing that these are visible works of the Holy Spirit given “for the profit of all,” not badges of spirituality or tools for entertainment or profit. They discuss how the Spirit distributes gifts as He wills and why they must operate under Scripture, with discernment to guard against misuse, false prophecy, celebrity culture, and manipulative or fraudulent practices. The conversation defines and distinguishes word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healings, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues, including biblical guidelines for order in corporate worship (especially 1 Corinthians 14) and encouragement to desire and practice these gifts in the church and everyday ministry.00:00 Fake Prophets Warning00:52 Series Overview01:40 Purpose of Gifts04:04 Misuse and Discernment05:37 Reading 1 Corinthians 1207:30 Gifts as He Wills08:55 Word of Wisdom12:21 Word of Knowledge15:48 Gift of Faith19:53 Healing Gift Abuses24:31 Miracles Defined25:06 What Counts as Miracles26:34 Salvation as Miracle27:33 Gift of Prophecy29:24 Discerning of Spirits31:56 Tongues Explained34:16 Order in Worship36:05 Prayer Language Benefits39:30 Singing in Tongues39:54 Interpretation and Testing42:47 Gifts for Today44:59 Scripture Wrap Up45:39 Final Encouragement

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Ron Myer teaches on spiritual gifts and more. 

Framework: Pastor Casey breaks down the stewardship understanding of spiritual gifts in and for the church. 

Does your life feel supernatural or superficial? Dive into today's teaching as Daniel Amstutz reveals God's desire for you to live a supernatural life filled with His power and grace.

Spiritual gift abuse. You need to know what it is, you need to know how to spot it, and you need to know how to confront it. Chip wraps up this series by unpacking some specific how-tos.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Spiritual gift abuse. You need to know what it is, you need to know how to spot it, and you need to know how to confront it. Chip wraps up this series by unpacking some specific how-tos.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

As we wrap up our series on the spiritual gifts from Romans 12, there were a lot of things that could not be covered. join us as we discuss some of the pressing questions that one might have about this topic and jump into some of the doctrine of the spiritual gifts.

Chip begins a discussion about spiritual gift abuse. What is it? How can you avoid it? And what to do if you are facing it. Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Chip continues this message on developing and deploying your spiritual gifts.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

You have a God-given gift inside of you that has the power to give direction and purpose in your life. It can unlock personal freedom and give you a sense of deep affirmation of God's own value of your life – why you matter to Him. Join Chip if you want to know how to discover this gift.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What if the missing piece in your ministry isn't another plan, budget, or campaign, but a fierce commitment to unity? We invited Pastor Richie Johnson to walk us through a simple but disruptive claim drawn from John 17: when the church becomes one—truly one—the world believes, miracles multiply, and provision meets vision.We trace a living-room church plant that grew from four people to a vibrant congregation renovating a 53,000-square-foot former hospital. Along the way, doors opened in ways no spreadsheet could predict: a medically deaf woman was healed within seconds, a sign language ministry formed, weekly baptisms and Spirit infillings became normal, and a local construction owner—prompted by a conviction he couldn't shake—stepped in to lead a multi-million-dollar renovation. These stories are not hype; they are the fruit of a unified body aligned with the Spirit's purpose.We dig into practical takeaways: how to pray prayers only God can answer, how to diagnose whether your intercession has the aroma of unity, and how humility unlocks collaboration that outlives personalities and preferences. We connect insights from historic and global revivals—Azusa Street, Ethiopia, Thailand—to one clear pattern: unified prayer, unified purpose, unified labor. We also spotlight Richie's new resource, Gifted for More: A Practical Approach to Spiritual Gifts, and why gifts flourish when they are synchronized rather than siloed.If you're hungry for sustainable revival—salvation in your city, healing that serves the community, provision that outruns budgets—start where Jesus starts: become one. Listen, share with your team, and take one actionable step toward repairing relationships and aligning your prayers with God's mission. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along to someone who needs fresh courage for unity and revival.We love to hear from our listeners! Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639030158?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VZBSV9T4GT4AMRWEWXJE&skipTwisterOG=1 Support the showhttps://www.youtube.com/@charlesgrobinettehttps://www.instagram.com/charles.g.robinette/https://author.amazon.com/bookshttps://charlesgrobinette.com/

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Thank you for listening to this episode. We continue in our “Ratchet & Righteous” series in 1 Corinthians. Date: 5/24/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Cor 12:1-11   Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

Why is it that certain kinds of ministry resonate with your heart, while others just don't motivate you at all? Straight from the New Testament, Chip explains how you can begin to put the pieces of your spiritual gift puzzle together, and do it in a way that will bring you great joy and bless other people in the process. Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

This week, Stephen Grove sits down with two student ministers from the North Richland Hills campus—Diego Reinoso and Trystian Broussard—along with Creative Arts Senior Minister Bailey Plake. Together, they talk through spiritual gifts and what it means to hear from God. These are important questions students are asking, so tune in for a meaningful conversation that will help you live out your gifting and tune your ear to God's voice. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

In these rapidly shifting times, our communities are changing. Who do we become when our foundational relationships change? Doubting your place and God's purpose for your life can either be the next powerful step in your spiritual evolution, or the internal fracture that impacts your resilience and strength. Extract the gifts from this very important doubt, and move toward the authentic power that comes from it to building a supportive community.    Q1: Where are you hiding your doubt because of what you might lose?" Q2: What doubts do you have that could heal your community and bring them into a more authentic relationship with each other? Q3: What doubt do you have about your own possibilities, and what is right in front of you now that proves you wrong?

Introduction: What About Spiritual Gifts? (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) Spiritual Gifts are FROM God and FOR Every Believer. (1 Cor 12:4-6) Spiritual Gifts Are to Be Used to BLESS the CHURCH. (1 Cor 12:7) Spiritual Gifts Come in Many FORMS. (1 Cor 12:8-10) 2 Corinthians 12:12 - The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. Hebrews 2:4 - while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Wisdom Knowledge Faith Healing Miracles Luke 9:1 – And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases Prophecy Distinguish between spirits Tongues Interpretation of tongues Spiritual Gifts Are Given at the HOLY SPIRIT'S DISCRETION. (1 Cor 12:11) SEEK God. Consider the INTERSECTION. Take an ASSESSMENT. Take the Spiritual Gifts Test! Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Questions and Answers: What About Spiritual Gifts? Jeff Miller Download Audio Transcript 00:38Open up your Bibles with me, please, to the book of 1 Corinthians 12.00:45While you're turning there, let's just pause for a second, and I'm going to ask that you would please pray for me00:53to be faithful to communicate God's Word accurately and clearly as I should.01:01And I will pray for you to be open to receive what it is that God said. All right, let's pray. Father, sometimes we come to your word and I guess some passages seem to hit some of us more than others. And we're about to enter into a section that according to your word literally is for every single one of us. So I pray.01:31That Your Spirit would be the power behind the wisdom of Your Word and that You would continue to conform us into the image of Your Son, not just individually, but as a church body. Father, glorify Your name as we immerse ourselves into Your Word now. We pray in Jesus' name and all of God's people,02:02Amen. Look at 1 Corinthians 12, verse 1. Paul says,02:07Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.02:18This section of 1 Corinthians has been a big Q&A section.02:25They had sent Paul questions and he was responding with answers.02:28And up to this point, we've mainly been dealing with earthly matters. We've been talking about liberty and marriage and gender. And now we're on to more, I guess you could say, spiritual matters. And he says, concerning spiritual gifts, look at that verse 1, I do not want you to be uninformed. I don't want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts.02:58Spiritual Gifts. Wow, that's a phrase that really describes the church today. Right? Because as always, church, we will go to either side of the extreme. When we talk about spiritual gifts, immediately you're going to have some people on one end of the spectrum that just completely neglect or ignore them. And think, oh, that's just like,03:28Goofy, charismatic stuff, but we're like sober-minded people. You completely dismiss the role that the Holy Spirit has in the work of the church. They're just neglected. And we do church according to human intellect and creativity. And then you have people on the other end of the spectrum that don't neglect the gifts. You could say they misrepresent the gifts of the Holy Spirit.03:58And over on the other extreme, people are doing all kinds of goofy things in church saying that it's a work of the Holy Spirit. We're slain in the Spirit and we're hooping and hollering and barking and howling. It's a gift of the Spirit. Excuse me. Absolutely essential in your work for Christ. Absolutely essential04:28in the health of the church, in the health of this church, you have to understand what spiritual gifts are, and you have to use your spiritual gift in the church. All right, look at verse 2. He says, you know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to mute idols. However, you were led. What he's doing here is he's setting up a contrast.04:58by idols.05:00And we're going to see this as we go throughout this section,05:03but the Corinthians in their former pagan lifestyle05:07learned a lot of bad methods of worship.05:11Pagan methods of worship.05:13And they brought those into the church.05:15Like, I guess this is how we worship.05:17And Paul here is making the contrast.05:20Like, look, no, no, no.05:22You used to be led by idols.05:24Now, now you are led by the Holy Spirit of God.05:30The Holy Spirit. Somehow, despite how essential His role is in the church, He just doesn't seem to get the press that the other members of the Trinity get, right? I mean, we talk about Jesus a lot. His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. His resurrection from the dead.05:58We talk about God the Father a lot. But God the Holy Spirit, just is essential. The Bible says that every Christian, every born-again Christian receives the Holy Spirit. That's Romans 8 and 9, among other places. That's God's presence abiding in you. Why? Why does God's Spirit live in you? Well, there's two main reasons. One is for character, right?06:28The Holy Spirit manifests the character of Christ in you. That's the fruit of the Spirit. That's Galatians 5. That's love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. That's what the Holy Spirit does in the life of the believer manifesting those characteristics. So it's character. The other reason the Holy Spirit lives in believers is for service.06:58And that's what we're talking about in this passage today. Every believer is given a spiritual gift to be used in the church. And you're like, wow, you know, how do I know that I even have the Holy Spirit? Well, look at verse 3. Paul says, therefore, I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says,07:28Jesus is accursed. And no one can say, Jesus is Lord, except in the Holy Spirit. So how do you know you have the Holy Spirit? Here's a foundational test. How do you regard Jesus? And I don't just mean what do you say about Jesus here in church on Sunday morning or at small group. I mean in your heart, in your innermost being privately,07:58How do you regard Jesus Christ? In your heart, is Jesus Christ everything to you? Because your true heart disposition towards Jesus is manifest by the Spirit. If you're born again, Paul says, you cannot curse Jesus. And apparently some of that stuff was happening in the Corinthian church. That's a whole other study for another time.08:28Paul says, if you have the Holy Spirit living in you, you absolutely will regard Jesus Christ as your Lord. The Holy Spirit. He's not just for preachers and missionaries, by the way. The Christian life, every Christian's life, is a Holy Spirit-led and empowered life. So the question that Paul's getting into here, and Pastor Taylor's going to be talking about this more next week, here's the question on the table.08:58They asked. He's answering, so what about spiritual gifts? I mean, what are spiritual gifts? And how is it that the Holy Spirit uses spiritual gifts in the church? So on your outline, what about spiritual gifts? What about them? Paul's giving us a great foundational teaching on Holy Spirit gifts.09:28Number one, write this down. Spiritual gifts are from God and for every believer. Look at verses four through six. He says, now there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit. And there are varieties of service, but the same Lord. And there are varieties of activities,09:58is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. He says there's many kinds of spiritual gifts, but notice he says they all come from God. And he really wants to make that point clear because you notice he mentioned every member of the Trinity as being the source of spiritual gifts. You notice that? He talks about the Holy Spirit in verse 4. He talks about Jesus Christ, the Lord, in verse 5. He talks about God, the Father,10:28in verse 6. Spiritual gifts are gifts that come from God. Now, understand that spiritual gifts are different than talents. Okay? Like a skill that you have to play an instrument or to paint a mural. Spiritual gifts are different, but listen. I can show you biblically, and that's a study for another time.10:58come from God. Absolutely.11:03But here we're talking about ministry gifts.11:06Church ministry must be Spirit-powered, not done in the flesh.11:15Why?11:19Because if we're just doing ministry in our power, in man's power,11:25we're going to get man's results.11:27But when ministry is done in God's power, we get God's results. So which do you want? At the end of the day, I want to see what God can do in this church, not what I can do. But you notice the end of verse 6, beginning of verse 7, to everyone, to each. Listen, because every Christian possesses the Holy Spirit, all Christians, all Christians are given a spiritual gift.11:59It's so fascinating because every gift is a characteristic of Jesus Christ Himself. You realize He had everything perfectly. Think about that. Jesus, God in the flesh, who embodied every characteristic perfectly. You see the Holy Spirit giving us a spiritual gift. What's going on here? Here's what's going on. The church is called the body of Christ.12:29And each member is given a gift so that collectively, we as the body of Christ become a sort of representation of Jesus Christ himself. It's absolutely mind-blowing. But God wants the church to be Christ-like, and this is how it happens. We each use our spiritual gift. We're collectively built up in all of the characteristics that Jesus Christ possessed perfectly in the Incarnation.12:57So, spiritual gifts from God for every believer. All right, number two, spiritual gifts are to be used to bless the church. Look at verse 7. He says, to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For the common good.13:28It's kind of funny when you think about it. You're given a spiritual gift, right? But in a real sense, the spiritual gift given to you isn't even for you. Isn't that strange? God's given you a gift, but He goes, oh, that's not for you. That's for everybody else. You see, my spiritual gift is supposed to benefit you.13:57benefit me.14:01And that's why we believe in every member of ministry at Harvest Bible Chapel.14:05If you're attending here, if you consider this your church,14:09we're not shy about asking where do you want to serve.14:15Not because we're like, we need help.14:18We do need help.14:21But that's not the primary reason.14:24It's because if you're part of the church, God has gifted you to bless the church. Right? So I have to ask you, how is God using you in this church? How's God using you? If you've been given a gift that's for the common good, how is that working in your ministry?14:55Now look, I've got to tell you, we are so blessed at this church. We were talking about this not too long ago, but we have a crazy high percentage of people who are actively serving in this church in so many ways. We're not there yet, but that number needs to be 100%. And if you're attending this church and you're not serving, please hear me.15:26I just want to lovingly tell you that God hasn't called anyone to warm a seat. Nobody's spiritual gift is attendance. We need you to be using your spiritual gift for the common good. All right? So spiritual gifts are from God for every believer. Number two, spiritual gifts are to be used to bless the church.15:54And number three, spiritual gifts come in many forms. Here's where we need to spend some time. In this section here, Paul lists nine spiritual gifts. Now, this list is not exhaustive, okay? Actually, we're not going to look there today. We're going to stick in this passage as is our custom. But you can see also Romans chapter 12. You can see Ephesians chapter 4. There are other gifts than the ones that are listed.16:24here. This isn't exhaustive. This is more just representative. Spiritual gifts come in many forms. Let's look at verses 8-10. Paul says, for to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit.16:54To another, faith by the same Spirit. To another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit. To another, the working of miracles. To another, prophecy. To another, the ability to distinguish between spirits. To another, various kinds of tongues. To another, the interpretation.17:24of tongues.17:27Alright, so with spiritual gifts there are two categories.17:31There are speaking gifts and there are serving gifts.17:35But there are also two kinds of gifts.17:38There are permanent gifts.17:40There are gifts that were given that will be active in the church until our Lord returns.17:46And there are gifts that are temporary that were only for a time and purpose.17:51And this is where we get controversial.18:00Because this is where a lot of people have a lot of different opinions. But are you ready to go to Sunday school for a few minutes? Three of you? Okay. Thank you. Tristan always has my back. Always. And some of you are like, I don't know if I want to get out of here.18:23this road. Well, we're going through 1 Corinthians. This is next. And we receive God's Word as presented, right? So let's do it. But I want to talk about temporary gifts. And please hear me out before you storm out. That door's hard to slam, but it can be done. Before you storm out, before you throw anything at me, I would like you to please hear me out for a few minutes, all right?18:53Because this isn't my opinion. This is what the Bible says if you read it straightforwardly. Temporary gifts, sometimes they're called sign gifts. Those are the more miraculous type gifts. Please hear me because this is where I'm going to be misquoted, but not you. Listen, those gifts are not normative today.19:23Do I believe that they still happen? 100% I do. But they are not normative. Okay? So if somebody's like, well, what is Jeff's position on some of these sign gifts? I do not believe that they are normative today. I'm going to show you why. Can God do them? Yes. But, listen close. These sign gifts, are these spiritual gifts19:53that are possessed by people in the day of Paul and the apostles. And the answer is no. They're not possessed by people as they were in Paul's day. God still does them on occasion, not normative, but they're not possessed by people. I want to talk about miracles for a moment. Pastor Taylor and I were talking about this last week.20:23I think when we read the Bible, we get this idea that miracles were just like happening all the time, right? Like Moses woke up and like before his oatmeal, he like fired off five miracles. Boom. Not a man a meal, not oatmeal. But actually miracles in the Bible were actually very rare.20:53And apart from Moses' day, and apart from the day of Jesus in the apostles' ministry, miracles performed through men were actually very rare things. So why did we see so many miracles, especially in Moses' day, and especially in Jesus' and the apostles' day? Because this is why.21:21God performed miracles through people to verify or prove when new revelation was given. That's why it was normative in Moses' day. That's why it was normative for the apostles. Because God was giving new revelation, and that was the way He verified it. Any knucklehead can run around and say,21:51this is the new word of the Lord. And like, how can you prove that? Anybody can say that. God would verify what is actually revelation from him by backing it up with people who were giving not just this message, but performing these miracles. That's why you see that in Jesus. Why did Jesus perform so many miracles? Why did Jesus perform miracles? He's putting on a show, right?22:21He wanted to dazzle people, right? Hey, check this out. Check out what I can do. Anybody got two fishes, five loaves? Let me show you a trick. No! Jesus wasn't an entertainer. Why did Jesus do all the miracles? Actually, He referred to them as signs. Why? Because they were done to prove He is who He said He is. He's like, I'm God in the flesh. And of course, you're going to have people that were like, pfft.22:51I'm not buying that. But when you see this man raising the dead, healing the sick, feeding multitudes, you're like, there's something more to him. Right? Jesus' signs proved he is who he said he is. You're like, awesome, but what about spiritual gifts? Well, same principle here. Listen, to back the apostles'23:21while the New Testament was completed, was being completed, God authenticated the gospel with sign gifts. That's what the Bible says. You're like, where does the Bible say that? Many places. I'll give you a couple. Okay? Like 2 Corinthians 12. Look, the signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience with signs and wonders and mighty works. You see?23:51the true apostles were performing miracles. It was to authenticate the gospel message. Same thing in Hebrews 2.4. It says, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. Same principle as God was giving us the New Testament. You see, in those days, they didn't have the New Testament completed yet.24:21was being worked on by the Holy Spirit. So when somebody got up and said, let me tell you this message from God, how do we know it was from God? He backed it up with miracles. That's why when you go through the book of Acts, you see miracles less and less and less and less as you go through the book of Acts. We spent like three years in Acts, and that's what you see. In 1 Corinthians here, the book that we're studying, it was one of the earliest24:51written. So sign gifts were still very much a thing when Paul wrote this, but they were on their way out and they were ending as normative spiritual gifts when the New Testament was completed. That's why in none of the other epistles you see any talk about the spiritual gifts of miracles or healings or tongues or interpretation of tongues. You don't see that in any other25:21book in the New Testament.25:25Because it was phasing out.25:28We have God's word complete in written form,25:31so we don't need to verify it with a miracle.25:35God wrote it all down for us.25:37All right?25:39So, with that backdrop, I'm going to go through these quickly.25:44Each one of these could be a sermon,25:45and that's not the intention.25:49Interestingly, Paul does not explain them. He just lists them. I want to give you a little definition for each, a little understanding. So look at your spiritual gifts here, starting in verse 8. The first one is wisdom. What is wisdom? That's just skill in applying the Word of God. Do you know who typically possesses this gift are people that are counselors, whether it's formally or informally, people that are able to say, I understand how to incorporate God's truth.26:19into my life.26:21I can help you incorporate God's truth into your life.26:23It's applying the Word of God.26:24That's wisdom.26:26Next is knowledge.26:30That's understanding the Word.26:34It's somebody that can see Bible facts and knows how they fit together.26:39You know what's amazing?26:40Did you ever see these Christian authors?26:43They take like one subject and they write a whole book about it.26:46That's always amazing to me.26:48Like, how do they do that? They wrote a whole book about one subject? Well, I think a lot of them have the gift of knowledge. Right? Next is faith. Gift of faith. Now, obviously, this is faith beyond believing to get saved, because every follower of Christ has that kind of faith. Right? But you ever notice that there are some Christians that you meet that just seem to have a deeper,27:20Confidence in the Sovereignty of God. You know what I'm talking about? There's some Christians you meet, they could be going through just the worst trials a human being can go through, and they're just like, you know what? God's in control. He's got this. And they're just completely unflappable. They have the gift of faith. Those people are typically the best prayers. Right? Next on the list.27:48is healing.27:51Now again, I believe that this is one of the gifts27:55for people that was phasing out at this point.28:01But what is healing?28:02Well, it's just supernaturally healing a physical illness.28:12I wish I had that gift.28:14I wish it was still a thing.28:17And you might say, well, Pastor Jeff, I think it is still a thing. Because I saw this guy on TV. He was slapping people on the head deaf and they were getting up with full hearing. Interesting about those people, they never go to the cancer ward or the children's hospital. I mean, if I had the gift to heal people, that's the first place I'd go. You're like, oh, so you don't believe in healing? Oh, yeah, yeah. Look, listen.28:47Let's be clear. God still heals. I believe that 100%. And I have seen in this church God miraculously heal people. I believe that God heals. I'm not convinced that Benny Hinn ever did. All right? So next is miracles. Miracles. Like, wait a minute. What's the difference between miracles and healing? I'm not going to bore you with the long systematic Thompson Chain reference.29:17But here's the thing. That word for miracles, when you trace it through the New Testament, was most often connected with casting out demons. That's the difference. That's the distinction. See, that's what Jesus was talking about. Look at Luke 9.1. We'll have it on the screen. It says, and he called the twelve together, look, and gave them power and authority, here it is, over all demons and to cure diseases. So miracles.29:47In the New Testament referred to casting out demons. Again, I believe that was an apostolic era. Do I believe God still does that 100%? Absolutely, yes, He does. Normative? That a person has the gift and is running around doing that? No. All right, next is prophecy. Prophecy. Now, when we think prophecy, when we hear that word, what's the first thing we think of? Like future stuff, right?30:17Tell us the future. Well, sometimes, actually rarely, that's part of it. But you realize that's not what prophecy literally means at all. Do you know what the word prophecy is? It literally breaks down to a compound word that means speak before. You're like, speak before what? Speak before an audience. That's what prophecy is. It's somebody that stands in front of a group of people and says things.30:47Before Them. That's prophecy. It's the public speaking of God's truth. That's what happens when I get up here, Taylor or Brian or Justin or whoever stands up here proclaiming the Word of God. That is prophecy. We are speaking before. Right? Next is distinguishing between spirits. If you're interested, we did a whole sermon series on this.31:17A couple years back, this is what we more commonly call discernment. It's the ability to evaluate if something is from God or not. And in that sermon series, I'm not going to preach it all now, but I'd just like to remind you that that is something that we are all called to do. We are all called to discern what is from God and what is not from God. And again, I'll remind you that we live in a day that it is more crucial than ever because we live in a day where we have access to more information.31:47than we've ever had. You open up your phone, you're going to have 10,00031:51preachers giving you contradictory31:54message about31:55thus saith the Lord. How do we know31:57what God actually said? Discernment32:00is the gift to be able to32:01tell, he's not saying what God32:03said, but this guy definitely is, right?32:05Right?32:10Some people have that gift.32:13Alright, next gift is tongues.32:18Next gift is tongues.32:21You're like, are tongues for today?32:26People ask that, are tongues for today?32:31Yeah, tongues are for today.32:32How would you eat your ice cream otherwise, right?32:38Listen, I'm not going to go too far into this.32:42Oh, you're scared? No, not at all.32:43We're actually going to be doing a very deep dive in this. We're spending four weeks on this subject. But what is tongues biblically? Tongues is the ability to speak in a foreign language unknown to the speaker. It's a known language, by the way. It's not gibberish. It's somebody speaking an already existing language that that person doesn't know. They're just speaking it. Like I said, we're going to spend so much more time on this. And then interpretation of tongues is just simply that.33:13a person that was gifted with the ability to translate what the tongues speaker says. Many forms. One spirit. Oh, speaking of the Holy Spirit, number four. Spiritual gifts are given at the Holy Spirit's discretion.33:47Look at verse 11.33:52He says,33:54All these are empowered by one in the same Spirit34:01who apportions to each one individually as He wills.34:09As He wills.34:11The Holy Spirit, in His sovereignty, determines who does what. That's the Holy Spirit's job. Understand, as your pastor, I did not get to choose your gift. Like, oh, you want to be a part of our church? All right. Prophecy. Okay, how about you? You want to join the church? All right. Healing. You're like, you totally didn't listen to that sermon, did you? I don't get to determine that gift.34:41get to determine that gift. You know what? Preaching looks like a lot of fun. I think I'm going to ask the Holy Spirit for the prophecy gift. He is the one who determines the gift. It is a gift. And the gift giver determines the gift that he wants to give you. The gift giver determines the gift35:12that he wants to give you.35:19And I know this is a hard sell in our day.35:23I mean, Murph, you get it. You go back. We get it.35:27The gift giver determines the gift he wants to give. We get it. The younger people don't get that.35:33Like, why not? Because you know what we do in our day?35:38You know what we do in our day? We have a big event.35:42We have a baby shower, a wedding, little Joey's birthday party. He's turning five. Going to have his party at the Chuck E. Cheese. Do you know what we do today? We tell people what gifts we want, don't we? We do that. Little Joey's turning five. He's registered at Target. Right? Right?36:10Or, yeah, I'm getting married. Yeah, I'm getting married. Yeah, I'm registered at Target. We tell people the gifts that we want. I'm getting married. I want this toaster. I want this knife set. I want this vacuum. And then, I mean, we've done it. Aaron and I will go and be like, okay, this is the vacuum they want.36:40and we buy it and we wrap it up. And then they act surprised when they open it. They open it up and they're like, oh, you got me exactly what I was asking for. Oh, you shouldn't have. But you go back a generation, the gift giver determined what gift you got. Don't try that with the Holy Spirit, okay? You're baptized.37:11I'm registered at Target.37:15Well, we don't get a say in it.37:17It's His gift, right?37:19It's His gift.37:19Do you think I would have signed up for this?37:25Oh no.37:26Oh no.37:30He'll make a better choice than we would anyways.37:33Alright.37:35That's all well and good.37:36But that's really not the question37:39that we're asking right now.37:40The question that we're asking right now is how do I know what my spiritual gift is right I mean it's clear he's given all of us each of us a gift to represent the body of Christ and we're to use it in the common good we saw the kinds and you're like awesome what is my spiritual gift how do I find out what my spiritual gift is all right I'm going to give you three things we're going to close with this three things how do I know what gift I've been given letter A seek God38:10You're like, that sounds like a cop-out. No, look. If you make your life about on-your-face praying and in the Word and just get serving in the church, the Spirit's going to do what the Spirit does. He's going to be at work through you. You're going to figure that out real quick. So just don't worry about seeking a gift. Seek the gift giver. He'll do what He does.38:40That's what he does. Seek God. All right? Letter B. Consider the intersection. Like, what's the intersection? I was studying for this this week. I came across something. I thought it was super helpful. It's one of those diagrams where everything intersects. What do they call that? A Venmo diagram?39:10Venn. Not Venmo.39:20What's a Venmo?39:23Oh, that's giving money.39:26Also a spiritual gift. Right!39:30So you could Venmo your...39:31Alright.39:33I just feel like I had like an inception moment here.39:37Alright.39:38Consider the intersection.39:39Yeah.39:40All right. So I came across this Venn diagram. And I thought it was helpful. I'm going to try to recreate it here. But there's three things here. First of all, this circle here, we're going to call that, we're going to call this one ability. We're going to call this one ability. What is it that you seem, not complicated,40:10You seem like you're able to do this. Right? Of all the gifts. You're like, you know what? That's something that I seem like I'm able to do. I mean, I'm not boasting or anything. It just seems like something that I'm able to do. Okay? And then, with this one, we're going to call this one affinity. That's an idea. Okay. That's affinity. Like, well, that's an idea. Like, what do40:40I enjoy doing.40:42If somebody was like, you can do whatever you want in the church, whatever you enjoy most,40:46what would be the line I get to the front of first?40:50What's my affinity?40:53And then the third thing here, my circles are getting less and less circle-y, but I think you get the idea.41:01This one we're going to call affirmation.41:12You know, you have people maybe in your small group or other people in the church that are, they say to you, you know what? You seem like you have a real gift for teaching. You really seem like you have a gift for praying with people. So the point is this. Consider the intersection right here.41:39This is very likely your spiritual gift. I would say extremely likely. What you're able to do, what you love doing, and what people affirm that it seems like God has equipped you to do, that is very likely your spiritual gift. All right? Then letter C, assessment. Seek God, consider the intersection or assessment. We have a QR code.42:10Go ahead, take your phone out and give that a scan. Pastor Rich sent this along. But this is an online assessment. And really, I think between seeking the Lord, considering the intersection, doing the online assessment, I think that's going to get you all on your way to giving you a deeper understanding of what your spiritual gift is. So go ahead. Go ahead, do the...42:41Either scan that or Venmo me some money. Since you have your phone out and I just learned what Venmo is. Do I have a Venmo? Never mind. Aaron says I don't have a Venmo. All right. Our worship team would make their way up. While they're coming, you know, when I was in high school, I played soccer.43:11In my junior high year of playing soccer, the coach didn't like me. Why? Because I was unlikable. So I sat on the bench most of the season. Now, I knew I had the ability.43:39senior year, we had a new coach, and I didn't sit for one minute that entire season. In fact, I was co-captain of the team. But I got to tell you, I think back to that junior year of playing soccer, and I just remember feeling incredibly frustrated because I felt incredibly useless. You know, you put your shin guards on, you put your cleats on, you put your44:09your soccer uniform on.44:12And you just, I just sat there and watched the whole season.44:16Just sat there.44:21So many times I thought, why am I even here?44:25Why am I even here?44:26What am I doing?44:29I want to tell you, you don't have to worry about that with God's team44:34because there are no bench warmers.44:39God doesn't tell any of His children, you know what? You're nice and all, but you go sit over there. We don't really need you. Or you just wait, and if we decide there's a place we can squeeze you in, we'll see if we can do that. No, no, no, no, no. God's Word has made it very clear that He has called and He has gifted every single one of you.45:08this church. Let's pray. Our Father in heaven, so often we get a gift and we don't say thank you, but Father, we thank you not just for the gift of your Holy Spirit himself who lives within us, but the gift that he has given each of us to serve you and your church. For some people here, Father, this is probably brand new teaching.45:38Never really considered this. And for some people here, Father, maybe we've known this and have sort of strayed from it. But I'm asking today, Father, that your Spirit would grip every heart in this church and grip the church collectively so that we truly, as the body of Christ, might represent the person of Christ.46:08as these spirits are at work in us. So Father, I pray for the person here who maybe has been coming to this church but just hasn't stepped up. Remind them, Father, it's not just a matter of the elders and pastors and ministry team would value your input. Remind them, Father, that you have equipped them to serve your church.46:38We do so to your glory and honor. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 12:1-11What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What does it mean that spiritual gifts are for the common good (1 Cor 12:7)?Are sign gifts such as healing and miracles still possessed by people today? Why or why not?Why is it important to understand that the Holy Spirit is the One Who chooses what gifts believers receive (1 Cor 12:11)?How do you know if a ministry is done by the power of the Holy Spirit, or done in the flesh (that is, just by “human power”)?BreakoutPray for one another.

How do you stay spiritually grounded in a world that constantly pulls you toward distraction, discouragement, and apathy? This week in Walking with Jesus, we turn to Ephesians 6:10–20 to explore Paul's answer: the Christian life isn't passive—it's a battle that requires strength, awareness, and intentional preparation. Paul urges believers to stand firm and to put on the full armor of God so they can resist lies, temptation, and spiritual drift.

God has given to each of His children a supernatural ability - it's called a Spiritual Gift. Chip walks you through a step-by-step plan for discovering your primary spiritual gift.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Awaken the gifts already within you. Intuition, inner knowing, sensitivity, connection, vision — these abilities are not something you need to chase, but something you learn to trust. This experience is about quieting the noise, opening yourself spiritually, and reconnecting with the guidance that has been speaking to you all along. The post Activating Your Spiritual Gifts appeared first on Essence of Being.

Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Note: This episode includes discussion of trauma, PTSD, psychiatric treatment, and sexual assault recovery.In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sandra Marie speaks with Elle Ivey, who shares her journey navigating trauma, including surviving sexual assault, alongside complex PTSD, spiritual awakening, intuition, and mental health recovery.Elle discusses a spontaneous spiritual awakening that occurred while receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment during the pandemic, after unresolved trauma and PTSD resurfaced through intense body memories and emotional overwhelm.The conversation explores: body memory and trauma responses  intuition vs. mental health overwhelm  emotional safety during awakening experiences  mediumship and spirit communication  toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing  agape love, compassion, and self-parenting  psychic sensitivity and energetic boundaries  light language and spiritual remembrance  learning to trust intuitive experiences without losing grounding Elle also discusses her emerging platform, Beyond the Leaves. Together, the conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of what can happen when trauma, spirituality, healing, and intuition intersect in ways society does not always understand.LinksBeyond the Leaves with Elle IveyE-mail: Beyondtheleavesconnections@gmail.comMessy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPlease subscribe and follow the show to stay updated on new releases. If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually CuriousWildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583

As Pentecost Sunday approaches, Peter Rosenberger explores the meaning of Pentecost, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the often-debated topic of speaking in tongues. Through scripture, personal stories, and listener calls, the conversation focuses on whether spiritual gifts are truly edifying the body of Christ and how believers can keep their worship centered on glorifying God rather than themselves. The episode closes with a powerful reflection on faith, obedience, and worship through suffering, reminding listeners that the fruit of the Spirit matters just as much as the gifts.

Paul talks about spiritual gifts. Why? What are they? Let's find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard addresses an important question about divine healing and the gifts of the Spirit.In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul lists the “gifts of healing” (verse 9) among the spiritual gifts and makes it clear that not every believer operates in this gift (verse 30). Yet in Mark 16:18, Jesus said believers would lay hands on the sick and they would recover.Is healing a special ministry given only to certain individuals, or is it a sign that can follow any Spirit-filled believer? Dr. Bernard responds to this important question, offering clarity and balance on a topic that is central to Pentecostal theology and practice.For further study, see Dr. Bernard's book Spiritual Gifts, available at PentecostalPublishing.com. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

What if a childhood wound is still shaping the way you connect, ask for help, and move through life? In this episode, Michael and Sandy interpret Maggie's dream, "Being Chosen to Go to the Special Location." The dream begins with a powerful setup: Maggie has been chosen to go somewhere exclusive, special, and far away. It should create a feeling of being included, supported, and part of something meaningful. But that is not what happens. Instead, the dream reveals a painful emotional pattern: feeling disconnected from the group, feeling like others have an advantage, not asking direct questions, over-respecting boundaries, pulling inward, and feeling responsible even when nothing is her fault. As Michael breaks down the symbols — the funeral, Christmas, the hotel, the elevators, the bellhop, the little girl in the stroller, and the missing parents — the dream reveals the core wound: a young inner child who felt left alone. This episode shows how dreams identify the original wound behind lifelong patterns. It also shows why healing those wounds can completely change your default state — from isolation and self-protection to feeling included, supported, and chosen. If you have ever felt like you are on the outside looking in, this episode will help you understand why that pattern may exist — and how your dreams are already trying to help you heal it.   Chapters 00:00 — The Childhood Wound Your Dreams Are Trying to Heal  01:13 — Dream: Being Chosen for a Special Location  01:51 — Why the Dream Starts With Being Chosen  03:23 — What Funerals Mean in Dreams  05:38 — Feeling Outside the Group Even When You're Included  07:20 — Christmas, Spiritual Gifts, and Hands-On Healing  07:54 — How Dreams Reveal Whether the Wound Is Mom or Dad  09:51 — Over-Respecting Boundaries and Pulling Yourself Inward  10:57 — The Bubble That Keeps You Safe but Isolates You  12:48 — Black, Gold, Fear, and Healing Energy  14:17 — Elevators, Birth Symbols, and Going Back to Age Two  15:41 — The Move That Created the Feeling of Being Alone  16:44 — The Little Girl Left Behind in the Elevator  18:04 — Meeting the Inner Child Hidden in the Dream  19:11 — "I Did Nothing Wrong": The Child's Hidden Belief  20:09 — How One Wound Creates Many Life Patterns  21:44 — Why the Men in the Dream Don't Help  22:37 — Why Children Blame Themselves for Being Left Alone  23:52 — Sandy Shares Her Own Experience of Being Left Behind  25:39 — How Healing Changes Your Default State  26:19 — The Real Message: You Are Included, Supported, and Chosen  26:45 — Final Thoughts and Closing Get Our Free App with Dictionary & Journal iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aisling-dreams/id6753309760  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dream_analysis.aisling_dreams  Check out our courses https://www.dream-analysis.com/courses/ Talk to Sandy about our courses https://bookings.theaislingschool.com/sandy/got-questions

The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Blessing-of-Spiritual-Gifts.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div. 

You've been given something — and chances are, you're not fully using it. Not because you're lazy or indifferent, but because no one has really explained what it is or why it matters. In this episode, Pastor Todd opens up one of the most practically important passages in the New Testament — 1 Corinthians 12. He walks through the nine spiritual gifts that every believer has access to, not as a theological exercise, but as a real conversation about why God gave them to you in the first place. It's not for you. It's for the people around you. And when you hold back, the body of Christ misses out on what God specifically designed you to carry. If you've ever wondered why you have spiritual gifts — or whether you even have one — this message will give you a clear, encouraging answer and help you start operating in what God has already placed inside of you. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

Word of wisdom is to understand and rightly apply biblical truth, to speak it in a clear way that it brings clarity to the hearer and dispels confusion. King Solomon operated in the word of wisdom. 1 Kings 3:16-28 Proverbs 25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom and in all your getting, get understanding." Word of knowledge is understanding truth by supernatural revelation, or insight from God. It is also knowing facts about people or situations; a knowing by divine revelation. The prophet Nathan operated in both the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom. 2 Samuel12:1-14 Gain insights into how these gifts can be used in counseling and everyday life, fostering clarity and dispelling confusion.

Word of wisdom is to understand and rightly apply biblical truth, to speak it in a clear way that it brings clarity to the hearer and dispels confusion. King Solomon operated in the word of wisdom. 1 Kings 3:16-28 Proverbs 25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom and in all your getting, get understanding." Word of knowledge is understanding truth by supernatural revelation, or insight from God. It is also knowing facts about people or situations; a knowing by divine revelation. The prophet Nathan operated in both the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom. 2 Samuel12:1-14 Gain insights into how these gifts can be used in counseling and everyday life, fostering clarity and dispelling confusion.

You've seen mediums on TV deliver jaw-dropping messages from beyond. But what you're watching is edited. The real thing is messier, harder, and honestly. more convincing.This week, Will and Karen sit down with evidential medium, spiritual teacher, and host of the Mediumship Matters podcast, Hannah McIntyre, and from the first question she's already calling out the difference between a medium who tells you things that could be true for anyone. and one who shows up with undeniable, verifiable proof.Hannah breaks down why evidential mediumship is so brutally difficult, why some mediums avoid it entirely, and what actually happens when a spirit tries to communicate with the living (hint: no voice boxes involved). She also shares the story of a sitter who said "absolutely not" to everything she was told. until a photo of the ashes container arrived the next day.But that's not the wildest part. Hannah does a live reading right there on the mic, and the details that come through will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about what's possible.And if you've ever wondered whether you could develop these abilities yourself? Hannah says yes. Every single one of us. She'll walk you through exactly where to start. If you've ever lost someone and wondered whether they're still around, this one's for you. The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Burnout isn't always obvious.Sometimes it looks like productivity…discipline…doing what “needs” to get done.But underneath it?There's often a deeper energetic misalignment quietly draining your business.In this final installment of the Hidden Leaks series, we explore the Sacral and Root centers—two powerful drivers of energy and pressure that can either sustain your business… or slowly deplete it.Because when you override your natural energy rhythms or operate from constant urgency, you don't just feel tired—you lose connection to what actually fuels your growth.In this episode of Soul Alive Radio, I break down how burnout and pressure may be unconsciously shaping your decisions—and how to shift into a more sustainable, aligned way of working.You'll discover:How your Sacral energy influences your capacity for work—and why more effort isn't always the answerThe hidden ways pressure and urgency (Root Center) create stress, rushed decisions, and misalignmentPractical shifts to help you trust your energy, honor your limits, and build a business that actually sustains youTimestamps:00:00 Soul Alive Intro01:16 Sacral Center Basics04:16 Projector Farm Story05:42 Sacral Energy Leaks08:46 Sacral Turnaround Tips09:52 Root Center Explained12:03 Root Energy Leaks12:56 Patch the Root Leaks13:43 InvitationIf you're a soul-guided coach, healer, or creative who's ready to turn your Spiritual Gifts into real client results, this is your next step.Inside this 8-month certification, you'll activate and amplify your Spiritual Gifts, learn how to use them to create deep transformation for your clients, and align your Human Design with your gifts to naturally attract aligned clients and consistent income.This is where your next level begins. https://allysonscammell.com/soulblueprint/STAY CONNECTED:Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook GroupFacebook: FOLLOW on FacebookInstagram: FOLLOW on InstagramYouTube: Follow in YouTubeReady to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive ConsultLeave a review for Soul Guide Radio (and we'll read it on the air!)

Pastor Austin Wofford speaks on the spiritual gifts and the most important way which is love.

Ever wanted to operate in the supernatural? Join Greg Mohr as he uncovers how signs, wonders, and miracles can be a normal part of Christian life—don't miss today's powerful insights!

HOLY SPIRIT – WEEK 4 Sermon Notes Summary: The Holy Spirit & Our “Why” Pastor: Dave BrownSeries: Holy Spirit (Final Week)Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 (with references to ch. 13–14, Acts 1:8) Main Theme The Holy Spirit empowers believers with power (dunamis)—not for personal gain or spiritual moments, but to advance God's kingdom on earth. To rightly use this power, we must align with God's “why”—His purpose of bringing heaven to earth through love and truth. Key Ideas 1. Don't “Box Up” the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is not just for a series or moment. He is meant to continually shape and empower our daily lives. We are called to stay attuned to His presence all year long. 2. The Importance of “Why” A compelling why gives meaning to our actions (the what and how). Many people lose their sense of purpose and end up living someone else's “why.” Not all “whys” are equal—some lead to emptiness (e.g., money or comfort). Key Quote: “Power is only as good as the story it supports.” 3. The Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) “Power” (dunamis) = strength, ability, force (like dynamite). God gives power so we can be witnesses. But power can build or destroy—it depends on the purpose behind it. 4. A Bigger Gospel The gospel is not just about going to heaven. It is about God bringing His kingdom to earth now. Key Truth: Not escape → but restoration Not evacuation → but invasion of heaven into earth Anchor Prayer: “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” 5. Why We Need the Spirit's Power Advancing God's kingdom requires real power because it: Challenges comfort and convenience Breaks consumer Christianity Confronts control, fear, and reputation Tears down idols (bitterness, pride, sin, tribalism) “Some things need to be blown up.” 6. Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12) Different gifts, same Spirit. Given to each believer. Purpose: the common good, not personal glory. Examples of gifts: Wisdom, knowledge, faith Healing, miracles Prophecy, discernment Tongues and interpretation 7. Alignment Matters The Holy Spirit won't empower misaligned motives. Gifts must serve God's purpose, not ours. Our hearts must match His “why.” 8. The Greater Gifts: Love & Prophecy (Ch. 13–14) Love = The Heartbeat Foundation of all spiritual gifts. Without love, nothing has life. Prophecy = The Breath Speaking truth from God. Giving voice to love. Key Insight: Love gives truth beauty. Truth gives love a voice. 9. Truth + Love = Spiritual Maturity Love without truth = enabling/self-centeredness Truth without love = harsh and destructive Maturity = living both together 10. Our Calling: Witness & Prophet Witness (Luke's emphasis): Living testimony of Jesus Prophet (Paul's emphasis): Speaking truth after encountering God Both require: Encounter with God Transformation Spirit-enabled boldness Reflection Questions What story am I serving? What is driving my life—comfort or calling? Am I living by fear or faith? Am I seeking approval from people or obedience to God? Application Desire spiritual gifts—but prioritize love. Align your life with God's kingdom purpose. Live as a witness: embody truth and love. Allow the Spirit to transform your motivations. Closing Challenge Don't settle for a small gospel. Don't settle for comfortable Christianity. Be a Spirit-filled people through whom heaven breaks into earth. Closing Prayer Focus Tune our hearts to the Spirit Align our “why” with God's purpose Empower us to live as witnesses Help us reflect God's love and truth to the world  

What Are Spiritual Gifts?Spiritual gifts are special packages of grace that Christ freely gives to His Church.Not for pride.Not for performance.But to equip believers, strengthen the Church, and reveal Christ through His people.Each person has been given grace with purpose.When we walk in the gifts God has given us, the body grows stronger, healthier, and more united.Readings: Ephesians 4:7–16

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/08/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6 not the result of demons and humans procreating? Kurt - Billings, MT (0:58)What is the best method to witness to Muslims? Jerry - Miami, FL (15:14)I see TV preachers teaching on seed faith, and it really upsets me. What are your thoughts? Kenny- Cleveland, TN (18:39)If the charismatic gifts of 1 Corinthians 12 are for today, should every church have members with those gifts? Ron - Prescott, AZ (21:26)

While all Christians are expected to be givers, some within the body are specially enabled as givers to meet the physical needs of the church.

Your business isn't just shaped by what you do—it's shaped by how you feel, what you fear, and when you act.In this third installment of the Hidden Leaks series, we move into two of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) centers in Human Design: the Emotional Solar Plexus and the Spleen.Because beneath every delayed decision, watered-down message, or missed opportunity… there is usually an emotional or fear-based pattern quietly running the show.As we move toward a new energetic era—one led by emotional resonance rather than survival—learning how to work with your emotional timing and intuitive signals is no longer optional.It's foundational.In this episode of Soul Alive Radio, I guide you through how emotional waves and fear-based instincts may be subtly slowing your growth—and how to shift back into clarity, truth, and aligned momentum.You'll discover:How emotional timing impacts your decision-making—and why rushing clarity creates misalignmentThe difference between intuition and fear (and how to stop letting fear run your business)Practical ways to trust your inner signals so you can move forward with confidence and alignmentTimestamps:00:00 Welcome to Soul Alive02:28 Open vs Defined Centers03:40 Emotional Center Shift07:53 Emotional Waves Explained11:08 Emotional Leaks in Business13:54 Patch Emotional Leaks16:31 Spleen Center Basics21:14 Spleen Leaks and Fixes23:03 InvitationIf you're a soul-guided coach, healer, or creative who's ready to turn your Spiritual Gifts into real client results, this is your next step.Inside this 8-month certification, you'll activate and amplify your Spiritual Gifts, learn how to use them to create deep transformation for your clients, and align your Human Design with your gifts to naturally attract aligned clients and consistent income.This is where your next level begins. https://allysonscammell.com/soulblueprint/STAY CONNECTED:Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook GroupFacebook: FOLLOW on FacebookInstagram: FOLLOW on InstagramYouTube: Follow in YouTubeReady to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive ConsultLeave a review for Soul Guide Radio (and we'll read it on the air!)

This week takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 12-13, challenging our tendency to obsess over individual spiritual gifts while missing the entire point: we all share the same Spirit. The text dismantles the spiritual hierarchy many of us unconsciously create, where certain gifts seem more impressive or valuable than others. Whether it's prophecy, healing, administration, or hospitality, every gift flows from the same divine source and serves the same purpose—building up the body of Christ. We're reminded that in the early church, believers had to overcome massive cultural barriers: Jews and Greeks worshiping together, slaves and free people sharing communion as equals. If they could transcend those divisions through the power of the Spirit, what's our excuse? It's time we confront our self-centered approach to spirituality, where we're more concerned with discovering our personal gifting than with serving others sacrificially. The truth is revolutionary: when we're connected to the gift-giver, we have access to all the gifts as the Spirit determines and the body needs. This isn't about building our ministry or platform; it's about being the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus to one another. The call is clear—stop playing status games, stop keeping records of wrongs, and start seeing every member of the body as indispensable, including ourselves. Join us for service live every Sunday at 10am at 5600 Route 34 | Oswego, IL 60543. You can expect passionate worship and a deep love for God's Word.  Connect with us at our website www.hopeucchicago.com

Have you ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are really for?In today's episode, we're exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit and uncovering how each of us is equipped to serve and strengthen our community. We'll discover together the true source of our spiritual gifts, why every gift is equal in God's eyes, and how using them wisely can build up those around us.Join us for this uplifting devotional as we devote time in prayer, asking God to use our unique gifts for the encouragement and support of our church family.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare this with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewSupport Our Friends and FamilyConnect with the original host of MMD  Alison DelamotaFollow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

Reagan Kramer shares her deeply personal journey of faith, repentance, and transformation, emphasizing the importance of walking in the light of Jesus, embracing repentance, and living a renewed life in Christ. She digs into Peter's story of denial in the Bible and how we can also deny Jesus is certain areas of our lives which leads to bondage.  This episode offers practical insights and prayers on how to let Jesus heal and restore every part of your life so you can live in true freedom. Resources:  More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | Youtube Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast: Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!   This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine Alternatives Get back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Journey 02:21 The Power of Repentance 06:08 Light vs. Darkness: A Personal Reflection 09:25 The Biblical Definition of Repentance 13:32 Transformative Power of Repentance 16:40 Personal Story of Redemption 21:21 The Call to Obedience 28:43 Living in Freedom and Restoration 33:35 Conclusion and Call to Action 37:19 Prayer        

Join us as Pastor Chuck takes us through the last of the Spiritual Gifts series! The Ministry Gifts.

There's a hidden reason why your business may feel inconsistent, heavy, or harder than it needs to be—and it's not your strategy.It's the subtle energetic leaks happening beneath the surface.In this episode of Soul Alive Radio, we continue our deep dive into Human Design energy centers by exploring the Identity (G Center) and the Will (Ego/Heart) Center—two powerful hubs that directly influence your sense of self, your direction, your pricing, and your ability to hold value in your business.Because when your identity feels unclear… or your worth feels unstable… it doesn't matter how good your strategy is—your audience will feel the disconnect.This episode is your invitation to look beneath the surface and recalibrate from within.Inside, you'll discover:How your Identity Center shapes your direction, messaging, and ability to build trust with your audienceWhy your Will Center directly impacts your pricing, boundaries, and relationship with moneyThe subtle ways you may be overgiving, undercharging, or staying stuck in outdated versions of yourself—and how to shift into alignmentTimestamps:00:00 Welcome to Soul Alive00:23 Series and Centers01:22 Identity Center Basics01:44 Get Your Free Chart03:43 Identity Leaks and Fixes06:36 Will Center Explained07:27 Will Center Leaks08:35 Patch the Will Center09:35 InvitationLinks Mentioned:Get Your Free Human Design Chart Here!If you're a soul-guided coach, healer, or creative who's ready to turn your Spiritual Gifts into real client results, this is your next step.Inside this 8-month certification, you'll activate and amplify your Spiritual Gifts, learn how to use them to create deep transformation for your clients, and align your Human Design with your gifts to naturally attract aligned clients and consistent income.This is where your next level begins. https://allysonscammell.com/soulblueprint/STAY CONNECTED:Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook GroupFacebook: FOLLOW on FacebookInstagram: FOLLOW on InstagramYouTube: Follow in YouTubeReady to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive ConsultLeave a review for Soul Guide Radio (and we'll read it on the air!)

Without Christ-exalting love, spiritual gifts serve as self-promotion — even when they produce powerful results.