Playlist: Spiritual Gifts for Edification of Church (topic)
Supernatural Gifts
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerAttitude, attitude, and attitude should lead us to correctly estimate the value of God's spiritual gifts.
A Survey of God's Gifts to Us
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAll human beings receive gifts from God, and within the church, spiritual gifts are imparted through the Holy Spirit. These spiritual gifts are extraordinary endowments given to members of God's church for the benefit of the whole church, bestowed by the grace of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. The primary purpose of …
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the instruction given to Titus, the emphasis on spiritual gifts for the edification of the church is clear. The church is viewed as a single organism with many individual parts, each called to play a specific role for the health and strength of the whole body. Christ, as the Head of the church, distributes gifts to those He …
Checklist for Overcoming
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the church, God distributes spiritual gifts differently to each member according to His will, as seen in Romans 12:6-8. These gifts, whether prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, or showing mercy, are given for the purpose of serving and building up the church. Each member is urged to use their gift …
The Source of Church Characteristics (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ, as the Builder of the church, gifts people with abilities to carry out the responsibilities He desires them to perform. These spiritual gifts are not immediately fully developed; He chooses individuals, trains them, and then places them to fulfill the functions He has designed for His church. God supplies these …
Pentecost and Speaking In Tongues
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSpiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues, are bestowed by God for the edification of the church, not for personal glory or vanity. In I Corinthians 12:7, it is clear that the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every individual to profit the whole body. These gifts are distributed as He wills, according to I …
Eating Out on the Sabbath
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSpiritual gifts are given by God for the edification and unity of the church, as they come from the same Spirit, though not distributed equally among all members. According to I Corinthians 12:4-7, there are diversities of gifts, administrations, and operations, but they are all from the same Lord and God, intended for the …
Unity and Godly Diversity in One Body
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerBrethren, we have the unparalleled opportunity to learn and live the very mind of God, apart from this evil world, in service to the body of Christ, using the diversity of God-blended gifts. There is a diversity that produces unity, but only through the diversity of God-given gifts, to serve a body in unity under the tender care …
That No Flesh Should Glory
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has given priceless gifts of spiritual discernment and understanding to those called at this time. These gifts must be used in humble submission to the wisdom of God for the purpose of preaching and making a proper witness both within the church and without. Paul submitted his own brilliant mind and spectacular gifts …
A View of the Work
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJudging the quality of our work by numeric standards is not a measure of spiritual growth, and to equate it with spiritual growth in rank Laodiceanism.
Grace Upon Grace
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe word of grace builds up the church by enabling maturity and growth to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. This process continues beyond forgiveness because God keeps giving unearned gifts so that the church may go on to perfection. Spiritual gifts appear as manifestations of the Spirit given to each one for …
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man. Every part of the body receives a gift or gifts to profit withal for the common good. These gifts benefit both the individual and the entire church. God expects each member to use the gifts not only for personal good but also for the good of the whole body. Receiving the …
The Purpose of the Ministry
Sermon by John O. ReidGod provides spiritual gifts to His church, including the ministry, to equip the saints for service and to edify the body of Christ. Christ Himself appoints apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers for this purpose. Their role is to prepare members, moving them from the point of calling toward the condition they …
Unity
Sermon by James BeaubelleSpiritual gifts are distributed by Christ to each believer according to the measure of His grace, with the explicit purpose of equipping the saints for ministry and edifying the body of Christ. These gifts include apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, all personally appointed by Christ to fulfill necessary …
The Holy Spirit
Sermonette byGod's Holy Spirit typically refers to the mind of God and Christ, which is added to our human spirit to create a sound mind by which we witness of God.
Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Grace empowers believers for service and spiritual growth by enabling them to accomplish what God requires within the body of Christ. This gifting power of God distributes varied abilities to different members of the church so that each performs a distinct function essential to the whole, much as individual cells in the body …
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the combined history of Judah and Israel, when the leaders abandoned the covenants with God, the citizenry generally followed suit.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe receive more of God's Spirit as we respond to His calling, drawing near to His presence and reversing Adam and Eve's fatal errors.
Government (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gave gifts to the church in the form of ministers to equip the saints for service and to edify the body of Christ until all reach the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, attaining the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. These gifts appear in Ephesians as apostles, prophets, evangelists, …
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has placed us all in the body where it has pleased Him. We dare not imitate Satan by letting self-centered goals eclipse God's purpose.
Using God's Given Authority
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has gifted all His called-out ones, expecting them to use those gifts with the pillars of godly wisdom for the edification of the Body of Christ.
The Peter Principle
Sermon by Mike FordAs one uses the power provided by God's Holy Spirit, even one who has previously failed miserably can rise to astounding levels of spiritual competence.
Discerning of Spirit
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamWe need the ability to discriminate in spiritual matters. Grace does not cover unrepented sins nor fellowship with those contemptuous of God's laws.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Biblical wisdom (sagacity, quickness of perception, soundness of judgment) is achievable by anyone called of God because God is the source of this wisdom.
Simplifying Life (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue simplicity, peace, and spiritual flourishing emerge when we yield to both God's laws and human authority, embracing order rather than resisting it.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 7)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPentecost commemorates the establishment of the church and the bestowal of spiritual gifts through God's Spirit. We need to use these gifts responsibly.
Conviction and Moses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur conviction reveals itself in living by faith. Moses is a stunning example of how a convicted Christian should live — with loyalty and faithfulness to God.
Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.
Government (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe ministry's authority consists of teaching, edifying, and equipping the members for sainthood, but not to wield dictatorial power over their lives.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe minister's main task should consist of exhorting on spiritual matters rather than worldly ones, rejecting the profane in favor of the spiritual.
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe receiving of God's Spirit is for God's creative effort in our lives. God's Spirit transforms us from a state of destruction into a state of purity.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Holy Spirit is never venerated as a separate being. Our hope is the indwelling of Christ, used interchangeably with 'Spirit of God' and 'Spirit of Truth.'
Philippians (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWorking out our salvation does not mean working for salvation, but instead making what we believe operational. God gives us the power both to will and to do.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Is God a Magician?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTechnology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.
Do You See God in Deuteronomy?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God displaced the Amorites because they had defiled the land; not one righteous person existed. Israel was warned not to defile themselves with demonism.
Developing Discernment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHuman discernment can be developed and exercised, triggering early warning systems with the reactions of revulsion and confusion when confronted by evil.