Greater Love | One Body, One Fellowship | Nathan Bentley

The Power of Love and Holiness in Spiritual Gifts

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan emphasizes the importance of operating in spiritual gifts with a heart rooted in love and holiness. He discusses foundational truths from the book of Ephesians and delves into 1 Corinthians 13 to illustrate that spiritual gifts without love are meaningless. Nathan explains the context of Paul's letters, highlighting the difference between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit. The sermon also addresses common misconceptions about faith and healing, urging the congregation to trust in God's higher knowledge and to seek genuine transformation and submission to the Holy Spirit.

00:00 The Power of Operating in Gifts
00:33 Exploring the Book of Ephesians
01:24 Understanding Spiritual Blessings
02:53 The Love Chapter: 1 Corinthians 13
05:56 The Context of Corinth
10:28 Gifts vs. Love and Holiness
17:06 The Deception of Gifts Without Submission
27:02 LifePoint's Growth and Evangelism
28:03 Miraculous Healing at the Women's Tea
30:00 The Challenge of Obedience and Miracles
31:05 Balancing Order and the Spirit
35:49 The Role of Faith and Healing
39:03 Understanding Prayer and Faith
42:13 The Importance of Confession and Repentance
43:58 God's Wisdom in Answering Prayers
49:14 Bringing Your Mess to God
51:29 Final Reflections and Encouragement