Filled Up to Build Up - A Spiritual Gifts Podcast from CHBC

Today is our last episode! As we wrap up the series, we return to the full metaphor. First though, let’s review our key scripture passage, Ephesians 4:11, 12 & 16: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,... when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so th...

Today, we are looking at two gifts that display God’s power like none other: Healing and Miracles. So here is our charge today, listener: If we believe God is sovereign, then we believe He is the ultimate Healer. But as Reformed Evangelicals, we also recognize that God sometimes sovereignly allows suffering, like Paul's thorn in the flesh, for our sanctification. We hold two truths: God uses suffe...

Today, we are looking at three engine components that work together: Words of Wisdom, Words of Knowledge, and the Gift of Prophecy. Like last episode’s gifts, these gifts are not required for the church–or car power train–to work normally. However, when engaged, they provide an exceptional capability to both!

In this week’s episode, we are combining three POWER gifts today: Discernment of Spirits, the Gift of Tongues, and the Interpretation of Tongues. In our car metaphor, we are looking at the oil filter–discernment, and the one of the special systems of the car engine like ones that provide extra power or traction–the gifts of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues. And, let's be clear, there's a lot...

Last week, we talked about the Gift of Faith—the engine’s fuel. This week, we turn to another essential component of our powertrain. The Gift of Intercessory Prayer is the air in the engine—just as essential as the fuel. If faith is the fuel that carries the energy of God’s promises, then intercessory prayer is the oxygen that allows that fuel to ignite and produce power. And, of course, God Himse...

Last week, we introduced the POWER gifts—which collectively represent the power train of our church “car.” They provide the power that moves the church forward. We also stated that our posture on the POWER gifts at CHBC is one of “biblical expectation”: we want everything God has for us, governed by the peace and order of the Gospel. Consistent with that view, some POWER gifts are essential to the...

We’ve talked about the LOVE Gifts (the tires) and the WORD Gifts (the steering wheel). Today we introduce the POWER Gifts—the Engine. And for many Christians, the fear is that "Power" means "unpredictable" or "unbiblical." That’s why we’re starting today not with an experience, but with a theological anchor. We want to see how these gifts fit within the Five Solas—specifically Sola Scriptura—and h...

Today we are reaching the end of the "WORD Gifts"—the steering wheel of the church. We’ve covered Leadership, Encouragement, Pastoring, Teaching, and Apostleship. And, today, we are talking about the gift that brings people into the car in the first place. We are talking about the gift of Evangelism. Now, before everyone tunes out because they think, "I'm not Billy Graham," let’s clarify what this...

We are nearing the end of our WORD gifts series. If you remember our car analogy, the LOVE gifts are the tires giving us traction, and these WORD gifts are the steering wheel, providing direction and truth. Today, we’re looking at a steering wheel gift that takes the car completely off-road: The Gift of Apostleship. And, to be honest, "Apostle" is a heavy, intimidating word. Most people immediatel...

We are deep into the "Word Gifts"—the gifts that function as the steering system for the church, clarifying God's nature and purposes. We've covered Leadership, Encouragement, and Pastoring. And today we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Teaching. And, to clear up misconceptions, this is different than preaching; while preaching often invo...

Today, we’re talking about a gift that sounds like a job title, but is actually a spiritual empowerment available to many believers. We’re talking about the gift of Pastoring, or as it's often called, Shepherding. And, right off the bat, we need to clear up the biggest confusion with this gift. When people hear "Pastor," they think it means standing on a stage, preaching a sermon, and having an of...

We are right in the middle of our "WORD Gifts" series—the gifts that clarify the nature and action of God. Last week, we talked about Leadership, which we called the "Steering Wheel" of the body. And today, we’re talking about the gift that keeps the car moving when the road gets rough. We are diving into the gift of Encouragement (also known as the gift of exhortation).

Last week, we introduced the "Word Gifts"—the steering system of the church. These are the gifts that clarify God’s nature and purpose. And for today's episode, we are grabbing that steering wheel with both hands. We are talking about the gift of Leadership. Now, when we say "Leadership," most people immediately think of a CEO, a General, or maybe the Senior Pastor. It feels like a title, not a gi...

We just finished our deep dive into the "Love" gifts—the tires of the car—and now we are moving into our second major category for the next six weeks: The WORD gifts. If the Love gifts demonstrate God's affection, the Word gifts explain God's truth. They help us understand who God is and what He wants us to do. Over the next few weeks, we are going to cover six specific gifts: Leadership, Encourag...

Today, we are wrapping up our block on the "Love Gifts" or "Service Gifts"—the ones that practically manifest God's love to the body. We've talked about Administration, Helps, and Mercy. But today, we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Giving. Now, before everyone reaches for their wallets or changes the channel, we need to make a distincti...

We are in the thick of our "Love Gifts" series—the gifts that function as the tires of the car, manifesting God's love in practical ways. We’ve talked about Administration and Service, and today, we are talking about the gift that makes the ride smooth even when the road is full of potholes. We are talking about the gift of Mercy.

We are continuing our series on the "Love Gifts." Last episode we talked about Administration—the "alignment" of our car—and today we are talking about the actual rubber that meets the road... the gift of Service (often called Helps) and its close cousin, Hospitality.

Last episode, we kicked off the series by introducing the "Love Gifts"—the tires of the car that provide the traction for ministry. And today, we are diving into the very first gift in that category. It’s a gift that often gets a bad rap as "boring" or "controlling," but it is actually the secret sauce that keeps the church from falling apart. We are talking about the gift of ADMINISTRATION.

We believe that God has given every believer a supernatural empowerment to serve His church. But the problem is, many of us don't know what that is. Thus, we are embarking on an 18-week journey together to help you discover your spiritual gift(s) with the goal that Chapel Hill Bible Church can be built up in love as we live into and practice our spiritual gifts together. For this journey, we'll be...