Church as God intended

Steve PetchSunday 22nd June 2008

Part 21: Tongues and prophecy (2)1 Corinthians 14 v 1 – 40

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

1 Corinthians 14 v 1 - 19

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Church as God intended will be:“Spirit filled, using spiritual gifts

in submission to leadership, in harmony with one another and

in a way that will build up the church and reach unbelievers.”

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Tongues

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Prophecy

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

1 Corinthians 14 v 20 - 40

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

MATURE?or

IMMATURE?

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Leading a meeting

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

For believers?or

For unbelievers?

Orderly worship

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Orderly worship

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Weigh it yourself:

•Is it biblical?•Is it just for you?•Is it in the flow?•Is it for here and now?

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

See the meeting leader:

•Tell them what you have•They may say ‘bring it now’•They may say ‘wait’•They may say ‘no’

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

If they say yes:

•Bring what you said•Keep it punchy•Give what God gave you•Get out of the way

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

If they say no:

•Keep a good attitude•Remember God is in charge•Perhaps write it down•Keep listening

Tongues and Prophecy (2)

Three key things:

•Tongues•Prophecy•Worship

Church as God intended

Steve PetchSunday 22nd June 2008

Part 21: Tongues and prophecy (2)1 Corinthians 14 v 1 – 40