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The Purpose of Being Empowered

Building Up the Body of Believers July 10th – July 20th The Purpose of Being Empowered By Michael Youssef, Ph D. The gifts of the Holy Spirit laid out in 1 Corinthians 12 are not simply human talents. They may not even be what we like or what best suits our personalities. These...
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Daily Filled to Bear Fruit

Building Up the Body of Believers July 10th – July 20th Daily Filled to Bear Fruit By Michael Youssef, Ph D.  07/12/21 When we do not seek the Holy Spirit’s filling each day, we become more and more influenced by our sinful nature. Paul warned the Galatians: “So I...
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Remaining Connected

Building Up the Body of Believers July 10th – July 20th Remaining Connected By Michael Youssef, Ph D.  07/11/21 When we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and experience the moment-by-moment filling of the Spirit, we begin to bear the fruit of the Spirit. We begin to manifest the...
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Gifts, Talents, Fruit—Which Is Which?

Building Up the Body of Believers July 10th – July 20th Gifts, Talents, Fruit—Which Is Which? By Michael Youssef, Ph D.  07/10/21 Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents. Every human being—Christian and non-Christian alike—is created in God’s own image, and, by...
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Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings By Michael Youssef, Ph D.  07/09/21 As Christians, there are days when we don’t feel that we are particularly blessed. But we are—and more so than we could ever imagine! In the Gospel of John, we read, “Out of his fullness we have all received...
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