Devotional - Revive Outreach Church

The Ministry Gifts

Posted on Jan 4, 2017 in Devotional, The Holy Spirit | Tags: administration, devotion, exhortation, gifts of the Spirit, giving, helps, Holy Spirit, mercy, ministry gifts, service

Jan '17

Romans 12:6-8 – Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 12:28 – And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.

Like the motivational gifts, God has provided the church ministry gifts for the edification of the body of Christ. The scripture references above from Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 list the six ministry gifts. They are service, exhortation, giving, administration, mercy, and helps. Let’s take a brief look at each of these and discover what they mean to the church.

Jan '17

The Motivational Gifts

Posted on Jan 3, 2017 in Devotional, The Holy Spirit | Tags: apostle, devotion, equipping, evangelist, Holy Spirit, motivational gifts, pastor, prophet, teacher, witness

Jan '17

In the last 20 years, motivational speaking has developed into big business within American culture. People flock to conference centers around the nation to hear someone encourage them to make better choices, to change the direction of their lives, and to chase their dreams. Companies bring in big names to pump up productivity and increase morale among the rank and file. Many times, those who left pumped up are back to the old routine in no time. Why? Because there was not a change of heart only a momentary emotional change.

Jan '17

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Posted on Jan 2, 2017 in Devotional, The Holy Spirit | Tags: devotion, faithfulness, fruit of the Spirit, gentleness, goodness, Holy Spirit, joy, kindness, longsuffering, love, peace, self-control

Jan '17

I love fruit! Peaches are my favorite with pineapples a close second. A basket of ripe and healthy fruit is a joy to behold. The beautiful colors and the sweet aromas beckon the hungry forward to try a bit of everything. Galatians 5 teaches us of a spiritual fruit basket, produced by the Holy Spirit in us, which can brighten our days and bring true contentment to our lives.

Galatians 5:22 and 23 states, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love (1 John 3:16), joy (1 Peter 1:8), peace (John 14:27), longsuffering (Ephesians 4:1-3), kindness (2 Timothy 2:24), goodness (Galatians 6:10), faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-24), 23 gentleness (Colossians 3:12,13), self-control (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). Against such there is no law.” This fruit manifested in our lives will impact the decisions we make, our interactions with the world around us, and lead us ever closer to the abundant life Jesus promised us (John 10:10).

What is the secret to producing the fruit above? Walking with the Holy Spirit each day! Galatians 5:24 and 25 tells us, “And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

Dec '16

The Top 10 Messages Of 2016

Posted on Dec 31, 2016 in Devotional |

Dec '16

Start off 2017 with the top 10 popular messages of 2016!

What's Changed?

The Three Sides of Why

I Do

Then The Manna Ceased

God, Plus You

The Difference A Generation Makes

The Holy Spirit Equips Us

Posted on Dec 20, 2016 in Devotional, The Holy Spirit | Tags: abilities, gifts, gifts of the Spirit, Holy Spirit, love, manifestation gifts, ministry gifts, motivational gifts, purpose, servant, service, talents, the Holy Spirit

Dec '16

Along with empowering us to accomplish God’s purpose for our lives, the Holy Spirit also equips us supernaturally. He expands the toolbox God gave us when we were born with gifts only He can operate in and He does so through us. But, before we dive into those gifts, we must first look at who God uses, why God chooses to work in this way, and our personal motivation to be used by Him.