Pastor Steve walked us through 1 Corinthians 14:1–25, where Paul teaches that the goal of spiritual gifts is not personal display, but the building up of God’s church.

The Corinthian believers were fascinated with impressive spiritual experiences, especially speaking in tongues. But Paul redirects their focus. Spiritual gifts are given so the church may be strengthened, encouraged, and built up in truth.

Clear, understandable proclamation of God’s Word is central to the life of the church. When God’s people speak in ways that strengthen others, the body grows and Christ is honored.

Big Idea:
Mature disciples are devoted to building up God’s church.

Paul calls believers to pursue love, seek gifts that edify others, and approach worship with maturity. The goal is not confusion or self-focus, but a gathering where the truth of God is clearly heard and lives are transformed.

When the church gathers around the Word, the result is conviction, worship, and the recognition that God is truly among His people.


Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00
📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA
🌐 https://heritageva.church

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ABOUT HERITAGE
We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory.
https://heritageva.church/our-mission

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PLAN A VISIT
New to Heritage? Start here:
https://heritageva.church

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GIVE
Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel.
https://heritageva.church/give

Big Idea: Understanding the role of spiritual leaders helps us grow in our faith.

In Philippians 2, Paul points to faithful examples—men who were genuine in their care, focused on the mission, and committed to Christ above themselves. Spiritual leadership is not about status. It is about service. It is about placing the interests of Jesus Christ above our own.

Healthy leaders help the church grow. And as we follow Christ together, we mature in unity, humility, and obedience.

Let’s be a church that values faithful leadership and pursues Christ wholeheartedly.

Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00
📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA
🌐 https://heritageva.church

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ABOUT HERITAGE
We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory.
https://heritageva.church

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PLAN A VISIT
New to Heritage? Start here:
https://heritageva.church

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GIVE
Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel.
https://heritageva.church

Big Idea: Love is the highest expression that God’s church pursues together.

1 Corinthians 13 shows us that everything we do as a church—every gift, every act of service, every word—must be rooted in love. Without it, we miss the point.

Love is not optional. It is essential.
It is how the body stays unified.
It is how Christ is seen in us.

Let’s be a church marked by real, Christlike love.


Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00
📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA
🌐 https://heritageva.church

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ABOUT HERITAGE
We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory.
https://heritageva.church/our-mission

—

PLAN A VISIT
New to Heritage? Start here:
https://heritageva.church

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GIVE
Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel.
https://heritageva.church/give