Originally preached on September 22, 2024.

scripture

1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Series

How to Have a Healthy Church

summary

Paul teaches that Spirit-led worship must be driven by love and focused on building up the church rather than personal spiritual experience. Spiritual gifts—especially tongues and prophecy—are meant to be intelligible and edifying so that the whole body is strengthened. While the Spirit may move in powerful ways, the true measure of maturity is whether worship produces understanding, unity, and growth in others, not just private spiritual feelings.