Experiencing God with Tim Hart

The spiritual gifts discussion continues in the “word gifts” category. These are the spiritual gifts that clarify the nature, character, purposes and will of God. These gifts are also strongly present in church and ministry leadership roles. In this episode the microscope is on the gifts of teaching and exhortation (also referred to as encouragement). Tim also gives some insight into what lies beh...

In this episode Tim begins to explore the final category of spiritual gifts which are the word gifts. As mentioned in previous episodes these categories are not found in scripture, but are ways that different authors have organized the gifts into categories to help us understand their function and purpose. Word gifts function clarify the nature and purposes and will of God. This episode focuses on...

In this episode, Tim continues with  part 2 on the spiritual gift of working or miracles. In part 1, this gift was introduced and defined as when the power of God works through a believer to have a miraculous affect on someone or something.  One of the main ways this spiritual gift works is in the act of casting out evil spirits, or deliverance ministry. Tim invites listeners to take  a closer loo...

C. S. Lewis defined the term "miracle" as "...an interference with nature by supernatural power..." While all believers are invited to experience the miraculous through powerful and effectual prayer, some believers are given the gift of workings of miracles. This gift involves God's supernatural power working through a follower of Jesus to cause a miraculous affect. In thi...

Well here it is- part two on the spiritual gift of healing, also called 'gifts of healings.' The spiritual gift of healing is the Holy Spirit empowered ability given to some believers to minister to sick people and see them miraculously healed. In part two, Tim provides an overview of the healing ministry of Jesus and the disciples and explores how healing is practiced, what is the will...

In this episode. The plunge is officially taken into the next spiritual gift on the list - the gift of healing. The gift of healing, or gifts of healings is a God-given empowering that enables some believers to minister to sick people and see them get well. Tim provides an introduction to this gift and shares some of his personal background and experience. Some of the deeper questions on healing w...

Tim continues the conversation on spiritual gifts, looking at two more gifts in the 'power' category: Various Kinds of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues. Speaking in Tongues is a Holy Spirit empowered ability to speak in another language that is not known to the speaker. The Interpretation of Tongues is pretty self-explanatory - it is the Holy Spirit empowered ability to understand a...

Dr. Wayne Grudem, author and theologian defined New Testament prophecy as 'speaking in our own words something that God brings to mind.'  In the last few episodes Tim has been taking a detailed look into New Testament prophecy. We first compared prophecy in the Old Testament to prophecy in the New Testament and then looked at several New Testament passages that give insight into this inc...

Wayne Grudem, author of "The gift of prophecy in the New Testament and Today" defines prophecy as 'speaking in our own words, something that God brings to mind.' In episode 10, we dove into the Old Testament and looked at similarities, as well as some important differences between prophecy in the Old Testament and prophecy in the New Testament.  In this episode Tim continues th...

Dr. Wayne Grudem, author of "The gift of prophecy in the New Testament and today," defines New Testament prophecy as "speaking in our own words something that God brings to mind." This is an excellent starting point as we begin to explore the spiritual gift of prophecy. In order to fully understand prophecy in the New Testament, it is essential to look at prophecy in the Old Te...

J. Robert Clinton described Power Gifts as a category of spiritual gifts that bring the presence and reality of God into a situation. When they happen, people profoundly experience God's presence and He becomes very real to them in the moment.  In episode 9, Tim continues the discussion on the Power Gifts looking at two more gifts in this category: Faith and Discerning between spirits. Enjoy...

J. Robert Clinton described Power gifts as a category of spiritual gifts that bring the presence and reality of God into a situation. When they happen, people profoundly experience God's presence and He becomes very real to them in the moment.  In this episode Tim begins the conversation on power gifts, and unpacks the first two gifts in this category:  Word of Knowledge and Word of Wisdom. T...

The Love Gifts help to establish a love  culture  by expressing the love of God in practical ways. In this Episode, Tim continues unpacking the Love Gifts looking at Helps, Service, Hospitality and Mercy.  Send us Fan Mail

In the previous episodes of this series, Tim has been working to establish the foundation and groundwork on the topic of spiritual gifts. In this episode, Tim continues the series by diving into the Love Gifts! The Love gifts express and demonstrate the love of God in simple practical ways! These are the lifeblood of the church and are vital to establish a welcoming culture of love and kindness. ...

Cessationists believe that not all of the spiritual gifts exist today, but that some passed away after the establishment of the early church. In this episode, Tim continues the series on spiritual gifts by looking at the cessationist point of view and asking the question, do all of the gifts exist today? Or have certain gifts passed away?  Tune in to this episode of Experiencing God as we continue...

Tim continues with part 4 of a series on spiritual gifts.  In this episode Tim  highlights the necessity of bearing the fruit of the Spirit and growing in character as we continue the journey toward gifts-based ministry.  Tim also discusses measures of faith, and divine limitations, and how God gives increase through faithfulness.  Enjoy this episode of “Experiencing God with Tim Hart”   Send us F...

Part 3 in a series on spiritual gifts.  Tim continues the conversation by looking at how we receive spiritual gifts, how God distributes spiritual gifts, asking questions like ‘are spiritual gifts temporary or permanent?’ ‘Can they be taken away?’  Tim also takes a few moments to explore the question ‘what is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ Tune in and join the conversation. if you have any quest...

This is part 2 in a series on spiritual gifts, where Tim explores gifts-based ministry and what it means to function and serve as members of the Body of Christ.  In this episode Tim is joined by Shawna Hart who shares some of her church background and experience. The conversation continues with some foundational discussion on having a common script; looking at what is spiritual gift, how do we def...

Tim begins a series exploring the topic of spiritual gifts, ministries and functioning as members of the Body of Christ. In this episode Tim lays a theological foundation  in the conversation on spiritual gifts by taking a look at the life of Jesus’ as our model. Jesus demonstrated what it looks like to walk in perfect relationship to God and to co-labour with him.  Send us Fan Mail