For By One Spirit
The Power of God is not given just to be experienced, it is given to be
EXPRESSED
Our mission is not “ I felt God”
The Goal is that through our lives others ENCOUNTER HIM ( vessels of honor)
Opening scriptures
1 Corinthians 12:13
1 Peter 4:10
Romans 12:3b
Ephesians 4:7
Every believer has been baptized into the body of Christ, by the Holy Spirit, given a measure of FAITH , entrusted with GRACE and received a GIFT to serve one another
1 Corinthians 12: 7-13
Discerning of spirits: A supernatural ability given by the Holy Spirit to KNOW the source behind a person, action, or statement
Acts 16:16-18
Right words doesn’t mean
Right spirit
1 John 4:1
Believe not every spirit, but test the spirit by the Spirit
Prophecy: Holy Spirit inspired message to the body to build, warn, comfort or guide
Tongues: A supernatural ability to speak in a known language without prior knowledge or an angelic utterance or heavenly language
Interpretation: A supernatural ability to translate a known tongue without prior knowledge or interpret a heavenly language
( Not word for word, but a clarified message for the hearers)
The More Excellent Way
1 Corinthians 13: 1-3
If the Gift does not operate through Love we may hear the sound without experiencing the Heart of God
The Gift Reveals the Giver
1 Corinthians 14:1-5
1 Corinthians 14:12-14
1 Corinthians 14:18-25
Spiritual gifts are not given to be a display, but to Reveal
Him
Case Study
Acts 10:33-48
When the Gospel is preached to a heart of expectation, the Holy Spirit confirms the Word with the manifestation of His
PRESENCE & POWER
