July 12, 2026

This sermon from 1 Corinthians 12 emphasizes the importance of being a Spirit-led church rather than one driven solely by human systems and programs. Pastor Stephen challenges the congregation to understand that every believer has been given a manifestation of the Holy Spirit for the common good of the church body. Using Paul's metaphor of the human body, the message illustrates how each member of the church is essential, valuable, and uniquely placed by God. The sermon confronts the tendency to elevate certain spiritual gifts while diminishing others, particularly addressing how the church in Corinth was overly focused on speaking in tongues. The core theological point is that true diversity in the church comes not from human efforts at inclusion, but from the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit distributing gifts as He wills. This diversity exists not for its own sake, but to exalt Christ and build up the entire body of believers.