Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Covet The Best Gifts
Theme:
Scripture:
Pneumatology
1 Corinthians 12-14
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead addresses the controversy surrounding spiritual gifts by grounding them in their original purpose: the profit of the whole church. He argues that we should "covet" those gifts that most effectively communicate truth and bring others into a realization of God's presence, while warning that gifts without character are "sounding brass."
Key Principles
Charismata Source:Acknowledge that gifts are distributed by the Spirit's sovereignty, not human merit or demand.
Priority of Prophecy:Prioritize the "forth-telling" of God's Word because it builds up the entire body.
Atmosphere of Love:Ensure that every exercise of a spiritual gift is saturated in "Agape" love.
Signs vs. Service: Value the gifts that result in "service to others" over those that merely provide "signs for the self."
Signs vs. Service: Value gifts that meet the practical and spiritual needs of others over those that provide personal "thrills."
No Exaltation of Instrument: Ensure all attention remains on Jesus; never allow a gift to make a "celebrity" of the person.
Healthy Order: Exercise your gifts within the guidelines of church leadership to maintain an atmosphere of peace.
Seeking the Best: Ask God for the specific gifts that your local assembly needs right now to move forward.