Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts When the Alarm Sounds |

Join Pastor Chris Gregg from First Christian Church in this powerful Sunday morning sermon on 1 Corinthians 12, exploring spiritual gifts, church unity, and the body of Christ. Drawing from a vivid fire alarm analogy, Chris explains how the Holy Spirit empowers believers with divine abilities—like wisdom, healing, prophecy, and discernment—to serve others and advance God's kingdom. Discover why every Christian's role matters, from visible leaders to behind-the-scenes helpers, and how ignoring your gifts creates "pain" in the church body. Learn to test spirits, embrace interdependence, and desire higher gifts for God's glory, not personal gain. Perfect for those seeking biblical teaching on spiritual growth, Christian living, and faith in action.

Whether you're new to faith or a longtime believer, this message challenges you: The house is burning down—how will you respond? Watch to uncover your purpose and find fulfillment in serving.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: The Fire Alarm Analogy
00:02:20 - Responding to the Spiritual Alarm
00:02:31 - Quick Review of 1 Corinthians Themes
00:03:20 - Defining Spiritual Gifts from the Holy Spirit
00:04:04 - Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
00:05:27 - Discernment and Testing the Spirits
00:06:29 - Gifts Are Varied but from One Source (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
00:08:36 - List of Spiritual Gifts and Their Purpose (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)
00:09:35 - The Body of Christ Analogy: Every Part Matters
00:10:49 - Personal Story: Pain in the Piriformis Muscle
00:11:21 - Current Events and Spiritual Revival Insights
00:12:38 - No Political Fix for Spiritual Problems
00:13:36 - Unique Gifts for God's Plan (1 Corinthians 12:11-13)
00:15:55 - Interdependence in the Church Body
00:17:30 - When One Suffers, All Suffer Together
00:19:23 - Gifts for the Mission: Apostles, Prophets, and More
00:20:00 - Personal Reflection on Following God's Call
00:21:42 - Challenge: Discover and Use Your Gifts
00:22:06 - Closing: The House Is Burning Down
00:22:23 - Final Prayer

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