Gifts in Diversity: The Body of Christ 1Corinthians 12 May 25, 2003 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: As if the Corinthians couldn’t think of enough things to be divisive about, Paul now addresses the issue of spiritual gifts. In the last chapter we discussed solutions for the differences…

Gifts in Priority: The Pre-eminence of Prophecy 1Corinthians 14 June 8, 2003 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8, page 1763 in your pew Bible. Note that Paul commands this list of spiritual gifts, headed by prophecy, to be used by God’s people. There must be no refusal to use what God has given for the…

Gifts in Commitment: The Response of Worship 1Corinthians 14:26-40 June 22, 2003 Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine,…