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23rd Oct 2025

10-23-2025 PART 3: Sustained by the Savior Spiritual Gifts and Lasting Strength

Section 1

Paul continues in 1 Corinthians 1:7, emphasizing that believers “do not lack any spiritual gift as [they] eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This isn’t referring to the Book of Revelation, but to the second coming—the unveiling of Christ Himself. Christians are called to eagerly await that day, desiring His return with passion rather than treating it as a distant concept. Paul corrects the idea that spiritual gifts ceased after the early church. Scripture reveals that gifts remain active until Christ returns, serving the body and glorifying the Lord. These aren’t trophies of spirituality or toys for self-display—they are tools for ministry. The Lord gives the right “tool” at the right time, equipping believers for whatever task or challenge they face.

Section 2

Paul reminds the Corinthians that in Jesus, they are not lacking. Everything needed for spiritual growth, wisdom, or endurance already dwells in them through Christ. Colossians teaches that in Him, “the fullness of the Godhead” dwells bodily. This means believers have access to every divine resource but may not always open themselves to it. Growth in faith is not about receiving something new but becoming more receptive to what God has already placed within us. Like a toolbox waiting to be used, spiritual gifts are available when we partner with God’s purposes. Whether it’s wisdom, courage, or faith, the Lord supplies what is needed in each moment, proving again that He is both provider and sustainer.

Section 3

Paul concludes with a profound promise: “He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The same Savior who saves also strengthens. Just as we rely on Him for forgiveness, we must also depend on Him for endurance. God provides divine energy—spiritual “fuel”—to carry us through hardship and renew our strength. No vitamin, coffee, or worldly fix can match the sustaining power of Jesus Christ. He never quits, never abandons, and never tires of lifting His children when they fall. Even in weakness or weariness, He renews hearts with hope and songs of praise. The message is simple and timeless: Jesus is enough—yesterday, today, and forever.

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David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.