Pastor Josh Shuman taught on the unity of the Body of Christ. The gifts of the Spirit flow more freely in unity. Unity is so the world may believe in Jesus, and this unity starts with the marriage. Josh expounds on how to walk out your calling and your love walk. Do I want God to treat me like I treat others? Just because something is true does not mean you need to say it. He gave examples of unity and the importance of oneness in the Word. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 12:12; John 17:11-23; John 13:35; Eph. 4:1-3; Phil. 2:2-4; Titus 3:2, 9-11; Philemon 8-19; Acts 23:1-5; Gen. 11:5-6; Luke 22:41-42; 2 Chron. 5:13-14; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 4:23-31; Acts 5:12-16; Ps. 133.
Unity
Power Gifts
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Pastor Syd continued his sermons on the gifts of the Spirit, featuring the power gift, specifically the gift of special or wonder-working faith. He explained the four types of faith: salvation faith, common faith, fruit of faith, and special faith. Special faith is only as God wills and is to accomplish a special purpose. It takes a person’s yielding to Holy Spirit. He then gave examples of special faith from the Bible and his experience. Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 1:4; Romans 12:3; Mark 11:24; Mark 4:40; Romans 4:19; 1 Timothy 1:5; Romans 4:20; Matthew 8:10; Acts 6:5; James 2:22; 1 John 5:4; 1 Timothy 1:19; Galatians 5:23-24; Acts 3:1-16; John 5:19; Acts 9:32-43; 1 Kings 17:1-16.
Ministry {10 speakers} {no sermon}
Pastor Syd allowed Holy Spirit to lead a time in God’s presence. Repent for seasons of refreshing and restoration. Draw near to God personally. There were times of prayer and speaking Holy Spirit words. Speakers included Sydney, Jen, Carson, Troy, Shane, Larry, Caleb, Josh, Karen, Cinny.
3 Power Gifts
Pastor Syd taught on the gifts of healings found in 1 Corinthians 12. Sometimes God heals through a believer with the gift of healing (Acts 28:1-10), and sometimes through the person’s faith to be healed (Acts 14:8-10). Preaching the Gospel provides an atmosphere for healing and miracles, as well as a person’s obedience and being moved with compassion. Other Scriptures: Acts 8:1-7; Mark 16:15-20; Matthew 20:29-34.
Discerning Of Spirits
Pastor Syd expounded on the spiritual gift of “discerning of spirits.” He defined it and gave Biblical examples of it, some in connection with the other gifts. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 12:1-11; Revelations1:1-20; Acts 7:54-60; 8:26, 29; 9:1-19; 10:1-20; 12:1-17; 13:4-12, 16; 16:16-18; 27:9-26; and Hebrews 13:2. There were various testimonies.