The Holy Spirit Pt 19 - Desiring The Gifts - Community Tables Weekend August 2026

In Holy Spirit Pt. 19, we look at Paul’s challenge to the Church to “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” But why should we desire them? Not because we’re chasing spiritual experiences. Not because we want to appear powerful. Not because we’re trying to build a reputation. We desire the gifts because we love people—and we want to become more available to God for their good. In this Community Tables Weekend message, we talk about what it means to pursue love and desire the gifts, how to live with expectation without hype, and why the goal isn’t simply to ask, “What gift do I have?” but rather, “Holy Spirit, how do You want to use me to help the person in front of me?” Scripture without cynicism. Expectation without hype. Power without celebrity. Experience anchored in Scripture. Gifts operating in love. The prayer isn’t, “God, make me powerful.” It’s, “God, make me useful.” Primary Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 31; 14:1, 12, 26 Tables Church Christ // Community For The Valley