Holy Spirit Series #2: Gifts (July 10, 2011)

In our ongoing series on the Holy Spirit, this week we will begin a two-week study on the Gift of the Spirit. The Scriptures tell us that when God sends his Spirit to Jesus' followers, the Spirit creates in them special abilities or gifts: teaching, preaching, leadership, administration, prophecy, tongues, healing, and miracles. Who are these gifts for, how are they like (or different from) natural talents/abilities, and for what ultimate purpose has God given these gifts? At the end of this sermon, take some time to think and pray about what gifts God has given you.