Drawing from Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12, this message explores the gifts of the Spirit—not as badges of spiritual worth, but as manifestations of God’s grace given for the common good. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation are all named, all needed, and all empowered by the same Spirit.
Here’s the crucial truth: none of these gifts are given to validate us. They do not define our value or prove our holiness. When spiritual gifts become about self-importance, the foundation is off. Paul reminds us that God distributes these gifts as He wills, so that the church may grow into maturity—lacking nothing.
If you confess Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, welcome to the Body of Christ. You belong. You are equipped. And you have a role to play.