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Sermon Discussion Guide
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Part Four | A Special Look: The Gift of Tongues | 1 Corinthians 14

Opening Prayer

Opening Questions:

• What stood out to you from today's sermon?
• Have you ever thought about spiritual gifts as a continuation of Jesus' work? How does that change your perspective on their purpose?

1 Corinthians 14:1-19

• What has your experience been with the gift of tongues? Do you generally have a positive, negative, or indifferent opinion of the gift of tongues? 
• What do you think Paul means when he contrasts the gift of tongues with prophecy?
• How does the gift of tongues demonstrate God’s work in building up the church?
• Why do you think the gift of tongues is sometimes elevated above other gifts (as demonstrated in 1 Corinthians 14)?

The Great Temptations: Spiritualism and Secularism

• “Spiritualism” is when we chase after spiritual experiences; “secularism” is when we deny the supernatural work of God. How have you seen (or personally experienced) each of these temptations?
• Both temptations come with many dangers. What are some of the dangers you see in each?
• Which do you think is a more common temptation for folks in our church: “spiritualism” or “secularism”? Why do you think this is true? 
• Which is a bigger temptation for you? Why?

Put this Into Practice

• Based on your answer above to your bigger temptation, what do you think God is trying to say to you?

Closing Prayer