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Gifts That Build the Church

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Pastor Derek Evans | Until The Whole World Knows Ministry The Holy Spirit gives gifts so that the body of Christ may be strengthened. We honor the Giver when we serve one another in love, submit our ministry to biblical order, and direct the glory to Jesus Christ. Main Scripture — 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 (KJV) Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. Introduction — What Is Our Ministry Producing? Beloved, a church can speak often about spiritual gifts and still need to learn why the Holy Spirit gives them. We may become fascinated by what happens through a person while paying too little attention to what happens to the people receiving ministry. Were they strengthened in Christ? Did they understand the truth more clearly? Were they served w...
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THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST — To Deliver, Empower, and Keep You Free

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  THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST: TO DELIVER, EMPOWER, AND KEEP YOU FREE Why the Spirit’s Ministry Must Continue Long After the Altar Encounter By Pastor Derek Evans | Until The Whole World Knows Ministry There is a difference between having a powerful encounter with God and allowing that encounter to change the way you live. A person can weep at an altar, feel the weight of God's presence, receive prayer, and walk away knowing that something happened. Yet the greater question is what happens after the tears dry, the worship team stops playing, and ordinary responsibilities begin again. Will that person continue walking in the truth that was revealed? Will the Word of God become the governing authority of the heart? Will the Holy Ghost be welcomed into the private places where decisions are made, temptations are confronted, and obedience is either embraced or resisted? The Church must never become satisfied with producing memorable services while neglecting transformed disciples. I be...
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Jesus Christ: Our Great High Priest

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Pastor Derek Evans | Until The Whole World Knows Ministry Because Jesus Christ is our great High Priest, believers can hold fast their confession, bring their weakness honestly before God, and approach His throne for mercy and timely help. Our access rests upon the living Savior. It does not depend upon our ability to make ourselves impressive before Him. Main Scripture — Hebrews 4:14–16 (KJV) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Introduction — The Savior Who Brings Us Near Beloved, some people believe God is powerful while remaining uncertain whether they may approach Him with their need. They can encourage some...
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Walk in the Spirit: The Fruit of a Surrendered Life

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Pastor Derek Evans | Until The Whole World Knows Ministry The Holy Spirit does more than empower a moment of ministry. He leads believers into a life in which the desires of the flesh are resisted and the character of Jesus Christ becomes visible. We should desire His gifts, welcome His work, and depend upon His power. We must also yield our ordinary decisions to His direction. Main Scripture — Galatians 5:16–18, 22–25 (KJV) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Galatians 5:22–25 continues: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and ...
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The Table of the Lord: Remembering Christ and Honoring His Body

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Pastor Derek Evans | Until The Whole World Knows Ministry The Lord's Table calls the church to remember the crucified and risen Savior, repent honestly before Him, and treat His people as members of one body. Communion is not an interruption in our worship. It brings the gospel into the center of our worship. Before we speak about our gifts, our struggles, or our assignments, we are brought again to the One who gave Himself for us. Main Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (KJV) For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do s...
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