Reach Sermon Archive

Leadership is a subject that is prevalent in secular settings, but it is one of the most misunderstood gifts in the Bible. A person that has been given the spiritual gift of leadership will naturally be elevated to a position of influence, but it is always rooted in a proper understanding of who gives and takes away influence. In this lesson, Pastor Philip teaches that godly leadership is given by God. It is not just limited to charisma and people skills.

The gift of giving is a central part of the body of Christ. God has chosen to invest one of His greatest attributes in those who are givers. In this lesson, Pastor Philip teaches about the spiritual gift of giving and how God uses individuals with this gift to bless those around them by bringing our perspective to the things that really matter in everyday life.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

The gift of wisdom does not come from knowledge or experience, but from God. It is not limited by human understanding, but rooted in a humble relationship with the maker of the universe. In this lesson, Pastor Philip teaches about the gift of wisdom through one of the greatest young prophets ever used by God, Daniel.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

The gift of prophecy is unique because it is the gift that God uses to speak His purpose to His people. Throughout scripture God has given specific people a special understanding of his intentions and used them to give insight to others. Prophecy differs from teaching primarily through the way God communicates to His people. In this lesson, Pastor Philip uses the example of Samuel, the boy prophet, to illustrate how God has provided clarity to his people through the gift of prophecy.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

The gift of exhortation (encouragement) is the gift that sees things not as they seem, but as they really are. Those who have the gift of exhortation are those who see what God is doing in the lives of His people and always draw people’s eyes to the provisions of God. In this lesson, Pastor Philip uses the story of two young men who defied a nation of pessimists and called their attention to the hope that God had provided.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

The gift of teaching is one of the most prominent gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is so well known because it is one of the most publicly used gifts. One of Paul’s most promising disciples was a young man named Timothy who had a gift for teaching. In the first of two letters written to his young apprentice, Paul teaches Timothy the important foundation of good teaching. Pastor Philip shows us in this lesson how God uses those who have been given the gift of teaching and uses them to build the body of Christ.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

The gift of mercy is the supernatural power to see the needs of others and to meet their needs. God uses the merciful to teach His children to see those who have been overcome by hardship and gently bring them to a right relationship with God. In this lesson, Pastor Philip shows us how Jesus used the gift of mercy to bring desperate people to the Father through meeting their everyday needs.

Young Guns is a series that explores how God has used young adults in Scripture to accomplish His divine plan through different spiritual gifts.

Unity is a blessing to everyone. In this lesson, Pastor Philip teaches the final verses of Paul’s letter to the Philippians as he offers some encouragement to his brothers and sisters. Through their obedience to Christ and commitment to unity, they played a part in Paul’s ministry and have been an example to Christians throughout history. Their simple testimony not only blessed Paul, but also showed the rich result of pleasing God through obedience to unity.