Identifying His Gifts
SUMMARY
Pastor Mitch emphasizes the importance of developing an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, the giver of spiritual gifts. He explains that we are primarily spirit beings, and the gifts of the Spirit operate in our spirit. Mitch encourages the congregation to become more sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading through prayer, Bible study, and a willingness to step out in faith. He outlines the nine gifts of the Spirit and their three categories, stressing that God desires to use each believer in these supernatural gifts. Mitch challenges the audience to covet and desire the gifts, which will allow the Holy Spirit to move more freely in their lives and the church.
HIGHLIGHTS
0:03:30 Importance of getting to know the Holy Spirit, the gift giver, more intimately
0:05:46 Apathy as an enemy to the Christian experience
0:08:45 Humans are spirit beings first and foremost
0:10:53 Gifts of the Spirit come into our spirit
0:15:18 We are complete in Christ and equipped with the gifts of the Spirit
0:19:34 Importance of being sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit
0:23:30 Praying in the Spirit builds sensitivity to the Spirit's leading
0:25:27 The Holy Spirit's role in conforming us to the image of Christ
0:30:00 The nine gifts of the Spirit and their three categories
1:11:30 The gifts operate as the Spirit wills, but we must desire and covet the gifts