PT211 Eng 48. Whom Should You Serve?
It is not enough to know your spiritual gift; you should use it everywhere you go. There is a group that God has embedded in your heart and you love to be with that group and you want to make a difference in their lives. It may be a group of people or an issue in your society. In this session Steve Lake is going to show you a diagram which will help you understand whom you should serve.
PT211 Eng 30. The Gift of Shepherding
Throughout the Bible shepherds illustrate our relationship with God. Shepherds watch over a flock of sheep. They guide them to food and water. When sheep stray, shepherds bring them back into the fold. They take care of wounded sheep and willingly sacrifice themselves to protect the sheep. The spiritual gift of shepherding means “to guide, nurture, and protect a flock”. The Holy Spirit works through believers to oversee the spiritual welfare of a group of believers. Shepherds assume responsibility for a group of believers over a period of time. They help people grow spiritually and intervene when struggles, pain or need threaten a member’s progress. In this session Steve Lake talks about shepherds who serve as small group leaders or facilitators.
PT211 Eng 43. Ephesians 4:11-13. Equipping Gifts
There are five gifts that we call the equipping gifts. They are given to people who function as co-captains in the church. So who are these people? In this session Steve Lake uses the analogy of a soccer team to show that every person in the church has a role and a responsibility. Why did God choose these five gifts? Watch this lecture to find out.
PT211 Eng 31. The Gift of Giving
The spiritual gift of giving literally means “to share a thing with anyone”. The Holy Spirit works through believers to donate or supply resources to those in need. The gift not only includes money, it also involves time and talent. In this session Steve Lake talks about believers with the gift of giving who are God's channel for providing needed resources. Biblical examples, analogies, quotes from commentaries, stories and question at the end of the lecture will help you understand if you are one of the joyful givers who is willing to provide the church with material resources needed for ministry without credit or fanfare.
PT211 Eng 41. Possible Spiritual Gifts
PT211 Eng 32. The Gift of Helps
The spiritual gift of helps means “to serve in practical ways”. It is the Holy Spirit working through believers to perform necessary tasks that support ministry. People with this gift willingly set up chairs, prepare mailings, type the church newsletter, perform clerical tasks, and do many other jobs. Moreover, they work joyfully knowing that what they do makes ministry happen. In this session Steve Lake talks about the gift of helps.
PT211 Eng 29. The Gift of Mercy
The spiritual gift of mercy literally means “to help the afflicted”. The Holy Spirit works through believers to care for the hurting with cheerful acts of compassion. Those with this gift come alongside the broken and seek to lighten their load. In this session Steve Lake talks about compassion and empathy in action. Biblical examples, analogies, quotes from commentaries and stories from life help understand the importance of sharing the pain of other people through taking part in home or hospital visitation.
PT211 Eng 39. Orderly Worship
In this session Steve Lake invites you to look at 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 and learn what Paul has to say about orderly worship. What guidelines does Paul lay out for the Corinthian church to follow? Why is Paul so adamant about women's participation in the church? How can Paul's teaching be applied today?
PT211 Eng 33. The Gift of Healing
There are different types of healing - physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual. The spiritual gift of healing means “to restore to health and wholeness.” The Holy Spirit works through believers to free people from illness. In this session Steve Lake talks about healings which are primarily meant to validate God’s Word to unbelievers. Some Christians believe healing, miracles, tongues, and interpretation don’t exist today. They claim these gifts were needed only until the New Testament was written. Do "miraculous gifts" still exist? Do you have the spiritual gift of healing? Watch this lecture to find it out.
PT211 Eng 21.The Gift of Leadership
The spiritual gift of leadership literally means “to stand before”. It’s when the Holy Spirit works through believers to cast a vision of a preferred future. Leaders paint word pictures that motivate others to make it happen. They also know which job to assign people based on their strengths. In this session Steve Lake talks about people who can influence others toward strengthening the church. Biblical examples, a visual aid, quotes from commentaries and stories from life illustrate what spiritual results the gift of leadership may bring. Questions at the end of the lecture will help you to see if you are the believer who can inspire others to work together toward a common goal or not.