“The Gifts That Keep On Giving” by Pastor Greg Laurie

Main message: The sermon teaches that the Holy Spirit gives believers different spiritual gifts by grace, and those gifts are meant to be used humbly, in love, and for the good of the church. It also emphasizes that the greatest gift is eternal life through Jesus Christ, which can be received by faith.

Key points:

• Spiritual gifts are not for display or selfish use; they are tools for building up others and serving the church.
• Love is essential: without love, even impressive gifts are worthless.
• The church is important for worship, spiritual growth, accountability, and discovering and using gifts.
• Believers should have a humble, realistic view of themselves and not envy other people’s gifts.
• Different gifts are given by grace, including prophecy, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, and showing kindness.
• The sermon warns that true spiritual gifts must operate in biblical order and be tested against Scripture.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 Timothy 4:14, Galatians 6:1, Jeremiah 1:6-8, Colossians 3:23, James 3:1, James 4:17, Deuteronomy 18, John 1 John 5:13, Romans 6:23