Week 6: Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Built For Hard Seasons

In this message, Guest Preacher Eric Anderson reminds us that God often does His deepest work in the seasons we least understand. Walking through 2 Corinthians 4, he shows how hard seasons reveal our fragility and apply real pressure, but pressure does not mean destruction, and confusion does not mean God has abandoned us. Even when life knocks us down, God still has the final word. Our weakness becomes an opportunity for the power and life of Jesus to be revealed in and through us. This message encourages believers to endure difficult seasons with confidence, trusting that God is at work and Christ is being made visible through our lives.

Just Show Up

In this message, Guest Preacher Chris Thompson teaches from the parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding believers that Christ calls His church to move toward people in their suffering with compassion. True compassion goes beyond pity or sympathy—it takes action by showing up, offering practical care, and walking alongside those who are hurting. Chris encourages the church to overcome fear, discomfort, and excuses by simply being present. Through practical biblical wisdom, he explains that we don't have to have all the answers or fix someone's pain; often the greatest ministry is listening, validating their hurt, and reminding them they are not alone. Because Christ first moved toward us in compassion, we are called to move toward others and faithfully "just show up."

Leading By Example

In this message, Guest Preacher Eric Patrick challenges believers to embrace a lifestyle of Christlike service. Preaching from 1 Peter 4:9–11, he reminds the church that true service flows from a heart of love, compassion, and generosity, meeting the needs of others without seeking recognition or reward. Eric highlights four biblical reasons to serve in the local church: Serving displays joyful generosity, Serving exercises the spiritual gifts God has entrusted to us, Serving elevates and strengthens others, and Serving ultimately brings glory to God. The message encourages every believer to move beyond simply knowing and feeling God's truth by putting their faith into action, reminding us that service is about shifting from head and heart to hands.

Abba Father

In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks the life-changing truth of what it means to be adopted into God's family through Christ. Walking through Romans 8:12–17, he shows that believers are led, loved, blessed, and formed as sons and daughters of God. Rather than living as spiritual orphans driven by fear and performance, Christians are invited to experience the intimacy of crying, "Abba, Father," resting securely in the Father's love and care. Pastor Brandon also explores how our earthly view of fatherhood often shapes our relationship with God, calling believers to renew their minds and embrace the Father's perfect love. Through the gospel, our debt has been canceled, our identity has been changed, our inheritance is God Himself, and even our suffering becomes part of the Father's work of forming us into the image of Christ.

Week 9: Spiritual Gifts part 5

In Part 5 of the Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Brandon explores the gifts of distinguishing between spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. He explains how the gift of discernment helps believers identify whether a spiritual influence originates from God, human flesh, or demonic deception, enabling the church to respond wisely and biblically. The message also examines the biblical purpose of tongues throughout Acts and 1 Corinthians, showing how God uses this gift for prayer, praise, thanksgiving, personal edification, and at times cross-cultural gospel witness. Pastor Brandon emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given to build up the body of Christ and must be exercised with both freedom and order. Finally, he provides practical guidance for how these gifts should function within the local church, encouraging believers to pursue the work of the Holy Spirit while remaining grounded in Scripture, humility, love, and the edification of others