Loma Linda University Church Podcast

In order to meet its every need, the church is gifted in many ways.

Spiritual gifts equip members of the body of Christ for the works of service by which the body of Christ is built up, reaches unity in the faith, and grows to maturity.

Spiritual gifts are special abilities given to members of the body of Christ to serve the body for the common good.

Prayer is both the first word and the final act in our walk with God.

In prayer, we join the conversation of the whole company of heaven gathered around the throne of God.

In prayer, we join the praise and prophecy of the multigenerational people of God.

Prayer transports us into the upside-down world where God does his best work.

Prayer is our humble and willing response to the work of God in our lives.

Saints are not a small, spiritually-elite group of people; saints are all the members of the body of Christ.

To be a member of the body of Christ is to minister in the name of Christ.

In the New Testament church, the entire body of believers is the priesthood, where each has equal access to God.

The New Testament erases the distinction between clergy and laity. The term laity describes ALL God's people - both leaders and members.

Every member of the body of Christ-not just the paid professional - is called to active ministry to others.

When God's Spirit works, the outcome exceeds all human expectations.

No building or structure-no matter how perfect-can ever replace the power of the Holy Spirit.

A spiritually-healthy community begins - above all else - with hearts devoted to God.