What is this spiritual gift?  Is it just nonsense?  Can all have it?  Join us to see what 1 Corinthians 14 actually says about this highly controversial charisma.

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(6-22-25) Spiritual Gifts -- Tongues

Dan Parkes talks about the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit from four lists in the New Testament.

Lists - The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit

Different branches of the American church have different ideas about miracles - the more rationalistic branches of Christianity don’t place a high value on miracles, while more charismatic churches consider miracles to be a vital part of their Christian life. But all Christians believe that miracles are a part of scripture, and scripturally speaking, miracles happen all the time, as long as we understand that the line between “natural” and “supernatural” is a modern invention. Every part of creation is God’s, and he is intimately and sovereignly involved in every one of those parts. In other words, what we often think of as “natural” events are really miraculous, just so ordinary that we don’t notice their supernatural character.

In the Bible, miracles are a demonstration of God’s power. Jesus’ miracles are a demonstration that God’s power is upon him, and they lend credence to his prophetic claims. They do not prove he is God, anymore than Elijah’s miracles prove that he is God, but they are signs that God is at work in Jesus’ ministry, and his personal claims to be the one through whom the creator God is rescuing his world.

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Miracles (Ep122)

In this prophetic training, we discuss the difference between prophesying for all believers, the gift of prophecy, and a prophetic calling. 

Prophetic Training #1

This transformative message explores the Day of Pentecost from Acts 2:1-13, examining one of history's most pivotal moments when the Holy Spirit descended upon the early church. The sermon unpacks the dramatic events - the violent rushing wind, tongues of fire, and miraculous speaking in other languages - while focusing on the central purpose: empowering believers to declare God's mighty deeds to all nations.

Rather than getting lost in theological controversies about spiritual gifts, this teaching emphasizes the unchanging mission given to Christ's followers: to be witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. Learn how being filled with the Spirit connects directly to bold proclamation of the Gospel, why rejection shouldn't discourage us from sharing our faith, and how God orchestrates divine appointments for His glory.

Key topics covered:
- The significance of Jewish pilgrimage festivals in God's redemptive plan
- Understanding "baptism in the Spirit" within its biblical context
- The relationship between being filled with the Spirit and witnessing
- Why Pentecost ranks among the four most important events in human history
- Practical encouragement for modern believers facing rejection while sharing their faith
- How God continues to work through His people today

Perfect for anyone seeking to understand the Book of Acts, the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, or looking for encouragement in their witness for Christ.

Pentecost - Acts 2:1-13 - 09.07.2025

In this second week of our series TAKE HEART, Fabs shares from 1 Chronicles 28. In this moment, Solomon calls the people together so that they can live out their dreams and gifting to build something great with one another.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
1. What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?  Do you hear anything in your response that gives you clues about who you are at your core?  
2. When you read 1 Chronicles 28:20 - what stands out? 
3.  When you look around the world today, where do you see God’s presence?  Where do you feel afraid or discouraged? 
4. What has stayed with you from the sermon - either as encouraging, confusing or curious?
5. As we see the giftedness of Solomon in this passage, what comes up for you when you consider the notion that you have been given a spiritual gift to help you? Can you identify what that gift or unique abilities might be? 
6.  What gets in the way of you dreaming with God?  What narratives or fears?  
7.  Do you currently have an area of your life or this world where God might be inviting you to dream and participate in God’s restoring presence? What might it look like to carry - through your giftings and design - God’s presence into that area? 
OR Does someone else or some organization have a dream that you might want to step into with your gifting and design?  

Conclude by spending time in prayer with one another, asking God to stir your hearts to dream of ways to carry God’s presence into this world.   

TAKE HEART: Dreams

In this week's Q&A we answer questions regarding the connotation of being “needy” and the possibility of loosing and gaining gifts, as well as balancing community how vs future community.

21 September 2025 - Glory Revealed In A Healthy Body-Q&A

21 September 2025 - Glory Revealed In A Healthy Body-Sermon

The Verse that Changed Everything // You're On The Team (Part Three)

We Believe: “Growing into Maturity”

We love to teach the principles of the Kingdom, being a biblical, loving community of believers. Our desire is to see every person anchored in the Word of God, while experiencing freedom in the Holy Spirit.

We exist to edify the saints, evangelize the world, and do all things to the glory of God.

St. James Lutheran Church was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community.

St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

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