Filled Up to Build Up - A Spiritual Gifts Podcast from CHBC https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/channels/27585 Join us on an 18-week journey to help you discover your spiritual gifts so Chapel Hill Bible Church can be built up in love. en-us Chapel Hill Bible Church info@biblechurch.org Chapel Hill Bible Church false Spiritual Gifts / Introduction to the Series and the LOVE GIFTS https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606836 We believe that God has given every believer a supernatural empowerment to serve His church. But the problem is, many of us don't know what that is.

Thus, we are embarking on an 18-week journey together to help you discover your spiritual gift(s) with the goal that Chapel Hill Bible Church can be built up in love as we live into and practice our spiritual gifts together.

For this journey, we'll be leaning heavily on a book called "Convergence" by Jon Thompson. He argues that the authentic Christian life happens when three things converge: Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Experiences, and Spiritual Gifts. And for this series, we are zooming in on that third leg of the stool—the Gifts.

For this first episode, we'll kickoff the podcast as well as begin our discussion on the first category of Spiritual Gifts - the LOVE GIFTS.

]]> We believe that God has given every believer a supernatural empowerment to serve His church. But the problem is, many of us don't know what that is.

Thus, we are embarking on an 18-week journey together to help you discover your spiritual gift(s) with the goal that Chapel Hill Bible Church can be built up in love as we live into and practice our spiritual gifts together.

For this journey, we'll be leaning heavily on a book called "Convergence" by Jon Thompson. He argues that the authentic Christian life happens when three things converge: Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Experiences, and Spiritual Gifts. And for this series, we are zooming in on that third leg of the stool—the Gifts.

For this first episode, we'll kickoff the podcast as well as begin our discussion on the first category of Spiritual Gifts - the LOVE GIFTS.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606836 false LOVE GIFTS / The Gift of Administration https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606907 Last episode, we kicked off the series by introducing the "Love Gifts"—the tires of the car that provide the traction for ministry. And today, we are diving into the very first gift in that category. It’s a gift that often gets a bad rap as "boring" or "controlling," but it is actually the secret sauce that keeps the church from falling apart. We are talking about the gift of ADMINISTRATION.

]]> Last episode, we kicked off the series by introducing the "Love Gifts"—the tires of the car that provide the traction for ministry. And today, we are diving into the very first gift in that category. It’s a gift that often gets a bad rap as "boring" or "controlling," but it is actually the secret sauce that keeps the church from falling apart. We are talking about the gift of ADMINISTRATION.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606907 false LOVE GIFTS / The Gift of Service (Helps/Hospitality) https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606915 We are continuing our series on the "Love Gifts." Last episode we talked about Administration—the "alignment" of our car—and today we are talking about the actual rubber that meets the road... the gift of Service (often called Helps) and its close cousin, Hospitality.

]]> We are continuing our series on the "Love Gifts." Last episode we talked about Administration—the "alignment" of our car—and today we are talking about the actual rubber that meets the road... the gift of Service (often called Helps) and its close cousin, Hospitality.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606915 false LOVE GIFTS / The Gift of Mercy https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606945 We are in the thick of our "Love Gifts" series—the gifts that function as the tires of the car, manifesting God's love in practical ways. We’ve talked about Administration and Service, and today, we are talking about the gift that makes the ride smooth even when the road is full of potholes. We are talking about the gift of Mercy.

]]> We are in the thick of our "Love Gifts" series—the gifts that function as the tires of the car, manifesting God's love in practical ways. We’ve talked about Administration and Service, and today, we are talking about the gift that makes the ride smooth even when the road is full of potholes. We are talking about the gift of Mercy.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606945 false LOVE GIFTS / The Gift of Giving https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606948 Today, we are wrapping up our block on the "Love Gifts" or "Service Gifts"—the ones that practically manifest God's love to the body. We've talked about Administration, Helps, and Mercy. But today, we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Giving. Now, before everyone reaches for their wallets or changes the channel, we need to make a distinction. We are not talking about the command to tithe or be generous. Those are commands for every Christian to exercise as spiritual disciplines. We are talking about the spiritual gift of Giving, found in Romans 12:8.

]]> Today, we are wrapping up our block on the "Love Gifts" or "Service Gifts"—the ones that practically manifest God's love to the body. We've talked about Administration, Helps, and Mercy. But today, we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Giving. Now, before everyone reaches for their wallets or changes the channel, we need to make a distinction. We are not talking about the command to tithe or be generous. Those are commands for every Christian to exercise as spiritual disciplines. We are talking about the spiritual gift of Giving, found in Romans 12:8.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606948 false Introduction to the WORD Gifts https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606951 We just finished our deep dive into the "Love" gifts—the tires of the car—and now we are moving into our second major category for the next six weeks: The WORD gifts.

If the Love gifts demonstrate God's affection, the Word gifts explain God's truth. They help us understand who God is and what He wants us to do. Over the next few weeks, we are going to cover six specific gifts: Leadership, Encouragement, Pastoring, Teaching, Apostleship, and Evangelism.

]]> We just finished our deep dive into the "Love" gifts—the tires of the car—and now we are moving into our second major category for the next six weeks: The WORD gifts.

If the Love gifts demonstrate God's affection, the Word gifts explain God's truth. They help us understand who God is and what He wants us to do. Over the next few weeks, we are going to cover six specific gifts: Leadership, Encouragement, Pastoring, Teaching, Apostleship, and Evangelism.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/606951 false WORD GIFTS / The Gift of Leadership https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/632256 Last week, we introduced the "Word Gifts"—the steering system of the church. These are the gifts that clarify God’s nature and purpose.

And for today's episode, we are grabbing that steering wheel with both hands. We are talking about the gift of Leadership. Now, when we say "Leadership," most people immediately think of a CEO, a General, or maybe the Senior Pastor. It feels like a title, not a gift. But in Scripture, it is a specific empowerment of the Spirit. Paul lists it in Romans 12:8. Depending on your translation, it says "the one who leads" or "the one who rules," and the instruction is to do it "with zeal".

]]> Last week, we introduced the "Word Gifts"—the steering system of the church. These are the gifts that clarify God’s nature and purpose.

And for today's episode, we are grabbing that steering wheel with both hands. We are talking about the gift of Leadership. Now, when we say "Leadership," most people immediately think of a CEO, a General, or maybe the Senior Pastor. It feels like a title, not a gift. But in Scripture, it is a specific empowerment of the Spirit. Paul lists it in Romans 12:8. Depending on your translation, it says "the one who leads" or "the one who rules," and the instruction is to do it "with zeal".

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/632256 false WORD GIFTS / The Gift of Encouragement https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/635152 We are right in the middle of our "WORD Gifts" series—the gifts that clarify the nature and action of God. Last week, we talked about Leadership, which we called the "Steering Wheel" of the body. And today, we’re talking about the gift that keeps the car moving when the road gets rough. We are diving into the gift of Encouragement (also known as the gift of exhortation).

]]> We are right in the middle of our "WORD Gifts" series—the gifts that clarify the nature and action of God. Last week, we talked about Leadership, which we called the "Steering Wheel" of the body. And today, we’re talking about the gift that keeps the car moving when the road gets rough. We are diving into the gift of Encouragement (also known as the gift of exhortation).

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/635152 false WORD GIFTS / The Gift of Pastoring (Shepherding) https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/639336 Today, we’re talking about a gift that sounds like a job title, but is actually a spiritual empowerment available to many believers. We’re talking about the gift of Pastoring, or as it's often called, Shepherding.

And, right off the bat, we need to clear up the biggest confusion with this gift. When people hear "Pastor," they think it means standing on a stage, preaching a sermon, and having an office at the church. But biblically, there is a distinction between the office of Pastor/Elder and the spiritual gift of Pastoring. Ephesians 4:11 lists "shepherds" as a gift given to the body. While those with the Leadership gift stand out front and say, "There is the mountain. Let's go climb it!" The Shepherd walks among the sheep and says, "I see you’re limping. Let me wrap that up so you can make the climb." It’s a long-term care gift.

]]> Today, we’re talking about a gift that sounds like a job title, but is actually a spiritual empowerment available to many believers. We’re talking about the gift of Pastoring, or as it's often called, Shepherding.

And, right off the bat, we need to clear up the biggest confusion with this gift. When people hear "Pastor," they think it means standing on a stage, preaching a sermon, and having an office at the church. But biblically, there is a distinction between the office of Pastor/Elder and the spiritual gift of Pastoring. Ephesians 4:11 lists "shepherds" as a gift given to the body. While those with the Leadership gift stand out front and say, "There is the mountain. Let's go climb it!" The Shepherd walks among the sheep and says, "I see you’re limping. Let me wrap that up so you can make the climb." It’s a long-term care gift.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/639336 false WORD GIFTS / The Gift of Teaching https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/642639 We are deep into the "Word Gifts"—the gifts that function as the steering system for the church, clarifying God's nature and purposes. We've covered Leadership, Encouragement, and Pastoring. And today we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Teaching.
And, to clear up misconceptions, this is different than preaching; while preaching often involves teaching, the spiritual gift of Teaching is much broader. Teaching is the ability to "unpack" the Scriptures. Think of the Bible as a suitcase packed tight with truth. The Teacher is the one who can open it up, lay everything out, and show you exactly what is in there and why it matters.

]]> We are deep into the "Word Gifts"—the gifts that function as the steering system for the church, clarifying God's nature and purposes. We've covered Leadership, Encouragement, and Pastoring. And today we are talking about the gift that often fuels all the others. We are talking about the gift of Teaching.
And, to clear up misconceptions, this is different than preaching; while preaching often involves teaching, the spiritual gift of Teaching is much broader. Teaching is the ability to "unpack" the Scriptures. Think of the Bible as a suitcase packed tight with truth. The Teacher is the one who can open it up, lay everything out, and show you exactly what is in there and why it matters.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/642639 false WORD Gifts / The Gift of Evangelism https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/646994 Today we are reaching the end of the "WORD Gifts"—the steering wheel of the church. We’ve covered Leadership, Encouragement, Pastoring, Teaching, and Apostleship. And, today, we are talking about the gift that brings people into the car in the first place. We are talking about the gift of Evangelism.

Now, before everyone tunes out because they think, "I'm not Billy Graham," let’s clarify what this gift actually is. We think an "Evangelist" is only someone holding a crusade in a stadium. But biblically, the gift is much more personal. While every Christian is called to witness—just like every Christian is called to give—the gift of Evangelism is a special empowerment. People with this gift often see fruit that the rest of us struggle to see. They have a supernatural ability to help people cross the line of faith.

]]> Today we are reaching the end of the "WORD Gifts"—the steering wheel of the church. We’ve covered Leadership, Encouragement, Pastoring, Teaching, and Apostleship. And, today, we are talking about the gift that brings people into the car in the first place. We are talking about the gift of Evangelism.

Now, before everyone tunes out because they think, "I'm not Billy Graham," let’s clarify what this gift actually is. We think an "Evangelist" is only someone holding a crusade in a stadium. But biblically, the gift is much more personal. While every Christian is called to witness—just like every Christian is called to give—the gift of Evangelism is a special empowerment. People with this gift often see fruit that the rest of us struggle to see. They have a supernatural ability to help people cross the line of faith.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/646994 false WORD Gifts / The Gift of Apostleship https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/647112 We are nearing the end of our WORD gifts series. If you remember our car analogy, the LOVE gifts are the tires giving us traction, and these WORD gifts are the steering wheel, providing direction and truth. Today, we’re looking at a steering wheel gift that takes the car completely off-road: The Gift of Apostleship. And, to be honest, "Apostle" is a heavy, intimidating word. Most people immediately think of the original Twelve Apostles, or Paul, or maybe a hyper-authoritative church leader on TV. Thus, we need to distinguish we're not referring to the "office" here, but the "gift".

The word itself, apostolos in Greek, literally means "a sent one." The gift of Apostleship is the God-given ability to be sent out to pioneer, establish, and oversee new ministries or church communities.

]]> We are nearing the end of our WORD gifts series. If you remember our car analogy, the LOVE gifts are the tires giving us traction, and these WORD gifts are the steering wheel, providing direction and truth. Today, we’re looking at a steering wheel gift that takes the car completely off-road: The Gift of Apostleship. And, to be honest, "Apostle" is a heavy, intimidating word. Most people immediately think of the original Twelve Apostles, or Paul, or maybe a hyper-authoritative church leader on TV. Thus, we need to distinguish we're not referring to the "office" here, but the "gift".

The word itself, apostolos in Greek, literally means "a sent one." The gift of Apostleship is the God-given ability to be sent out to pioneer, establish, and oversee new ministries or church communities.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/647112 false Introduction to the POWER Gifts https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/651751 We’ve talked about the LOVE Gifts (the tires) and the WORD Gifts (the steering wheel). Today we introduce the POWER Gifts—the Engine. And for many Christians, the fear is that "Power" means "unpredictable" or "unbiblical." That’s why we’re starting today not with an experience, but with a theological anchor. We want to see how these gifts fit within the Five Solas—specifically Sola Scriptura—and how the greats of our tradition, like John Calvin, actually pointed us toward the power of the Spirit.

]]> We’ve talked about the LOVE Gifts (the tires) and the WORD Gifts (the steering wheel). Today we introduce the POWER Gifts—the Engine. And for many Christians, the fear is that "Power" means "unpredictable" or "unbiblical." That’s why we’re starting today not with an experience, but with a theological anchor. We want to see how these gifts fit within the Five Solas—specifically Sola Scriptura—and how the greats of our tradition, like John Calvin, actually pointed us toward the power of the Spirit.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/651751 false POWER Gifts / The Gift of Faith https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/658628 Last week, we introduced the POWER gifts—which collectively represent the power train of our church “car.” They provide the power that moves the church forward. We also stated that our posture on the POWER gifts at CHBC is one of “biblical expectation”: we want everything God has for us, governed by the peace and order of the Gospel.
Consistent with that view, some POWER gifts are essential to the engine’s daily operation (and the life of our church), while others function more like specialized components—engaged in particular moments, like a turbocharger or traction control.
Today, we turn to an essential element of engine power: the fuel itself—the Gift of Faith.
As Reformed believers, we love Sola Fide—Faith Alone. We know we are justified by faith. But the spiritual gift of Faith in 1 Corinthians 12:9 is a distinct, supernatural empowerment for the daily life of the church.

]]> Last week, we introduced the POWER gifts—which collectively represent the power train of our church “car.” They provide the power that moves the church forward. We also stated that our posture on the POWER gifts at CHBC is one of “biblical expectation”: we want everything God has for us, governed by the peace and order of the Gospel.
Consistent with that view, some POWER gifts are essential to the engine’s daily operation (and the life of our church), while others function more like specialized components—engaged in particular moments, like a turbocharger or traction control.
Today, we turn to an essential element of engine power: the fuel itself—the Gift of Faith.
As Reformed believers, we love Sola Fide—Faith Alone. We know we are justified by faith. But the spiritual gift of Faith in 1 Corinthians 12:9 is a distinct, supernatural empowerment for the daily life of the church.

]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/658628 false POWER Gifts / The Gift of Intercessory Prayer https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/658643 Last week, we talked about the Gift of Faith—the engine’s fuel. This week, we turn to another essential component of our powertrain.
The Gift of Intercessory Prayer is the air in the engine—just as essential as the fuel. If faith is the fuel that carries the energy of God’s promises, then intercessory prayer is the oxygen that allows that fuel to ignite and produce power. And, of course, God Himself provides the spark—the initiating power that brings it all to life.
Intercessors often have a heightened sensitivity to spiritual opposition. They don't just pray about a list; they pray through crises or even for a specific person, event, or ministry until a prayer is answered. They are responsible for covering so many of God’s people, indeed all people, in prayer.

]]> Last week, we talked about the Gift of Faith—the engine’s fuel. This week, we turn to another essential component of our powertrain.
The Gift of Intercessory Prayer is the air in the engine—just as essential as the fuel. If faith is the fuel that carries the energy of God’s promises, then intercessory prayer is the oxygen that allows that fuel to ignite and produce power. And, of course, God Himself provides the spark—the initiating power that brings it all to life.
Intercessors often have a heightened sensitivity to spiritual opposition. They don't just pray about a list; they pray through crises or even for a specific person, event, or ministry until a prayer is answered. They are responsible for covering so many of God’s people, indeed all people, in prayer.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/658643 false POWER Gifts / The Gifts of Discernment of Spirits, Tongues, & Interpretation of Tongues https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/668223 In this week’s episode, we are combining three POWER gifts today: Discernment of Spirits, the Gift of Tongues, and the Interpretation of Tongues. In our car metaphor, we are looking at the oil filter–discernment, and the one of the special systems of the car engine like ones that provide extra power or traction–the gifts of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues. And, let's be clear, there's a lot of debate about the gift of Tongues, which is exactly why we need the filter of Discernment!

When a church opens itself up to the POWER gifts—when the engine is pulling in a lot of power—we become a target for counterfeit spiritual activity. We need a mechanism to filter out the impurities, ensuring our worship remains anchored in the truth of Christ. We also need discernment in a ton of other ways in Church life. So, let's define these 3 gifts...

]]> In this week’s episode, we are combining three POWER gifts today: Discernment of Spirits, the Gift of Tongues, and the Interpretation of Tongues. In our car metaphor, we are looking at the oil filter–discernment, and the one of the special systems of the car engine like ones that provide extra power or traction–the gifts of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues. And, let's be clear, there's a lot of debate about the gift of Tongues, which is exactly why we need the filter of Discernment!

When a church opens itself up to the POWER gifts—when the engine is pulling in a lot of power—we become a target for counterfeit spiritual activity. We need a mechanism to filter out the impurities, ensuring our worship remains anchored in the truth of Christ. We also need discernment in a ton of other ways in Church life. So, let's define these 3 gifts...

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/668223 false POWER Gifts / The Gifts of Wisdom, Knowledge, and Prophecy https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/668277 Today, we are looking at three engine components that work together: Words of Wisdom, Words of Knowledge, and the Gift of Prophecy. Like last episode’s gifts, these gifts are not required for the church–or car power train–to work normally. However, when engaged, they provide an exceptional capability to both!

]]> Today, we are looking at three engine components that work together: Words of Wisdom, Words of Knowledge, and the Gift of Prophecy. Like last episode’s gifts, these gifts are not required for the church–or car power train–to work normally. However, when engaged, they provide an exceptional capability to both!

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/668277 false POWER Gifts / The Gifts of Healing & Miracles https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/674437 Today, we are looking at two gifts that display God’s power like none other: Healing and Miracles. So here is our charge today, listener: If we believe God is sovereign, then we believe He is the ultimate Healer. But as Reformed Evangelicals, we also recognize that God sometimes sovereignly allows suffering, like Paul's thorn in the flesh, for our sanctification. We hold two truths: God uses suffering to conform us to Christ, AND God delights in breaking into our fallen world with miraculous healing to validate the Gospel and show His compassion.

]]> Today, we are looking at two gifts that display God’s power like none other: Healing and Miracles. So here is our charge today, listener: If we believe God is sovereign, then we believe He is the ultimate Healer. But as Reformed Evangelicals, we also recognize that God sometimes sovereignly allows suffering, like Paul's thorn in the flesh, for our sanctification. We hold two truths: God uses suffering to conform us to Christ, AND God delights in breaking into our fallen world with miraculous healing to validate the Gospel and show His compassion.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/674437 false Spiritual Gifts Series Wrap Up https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/674451 Today is our last episode! As we wrap up the series, we return to the full metaphor. First though, let’s review our key scripture passage, Ephesians 4:11, 12 & 16: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,... when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Our metaphor for the church and all the gifts within the church for this series was the components of an automobile - from steering to the drivetrain to where the rubber meets the road. Let's review that metaphor again and where all the spiritual gifts fit into that metaphor.

]]> Today is our last episode! As we wrap up the series, we return to the full metaphor. First though, let’s review our key scripture passage, Ephesians 4:11, 12 & 16: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,... when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Our metaphor for the church and all the gifts within the church for this series was the components of an automobile - from steering to the drivetrain to where the rubber meets the road. Let's review that metaphor again and where all the spiritual gifts fit into that metaphor.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://biblechurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/674451 false