Crave Different: Spiritual Gift Standards | February 22, 2026

Pastor Andy Cass If you’re going to crave something, crave the gifts. In Spiritual Gifts 201, we move beyond curiosity and into clarity. What if spiritual gifts aren’t mystical add-ons but practical tools—given by God—to build your life with precision and purpose? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; 1 Corinthians 12:31; Colossians 3:2 NOTES: BIG IDEA- We no longer have to build by guesswork. The Spirit equips us to build with precision and purpose. What Do We Know About Spiritual Gifts? 1. Different Kinds of Gifts, but the Same Spirit 2. For the Common Good 3. They are Gifts 4. As God Chooses STANDARDS // Gifts Call For 1. Harmony — Gifts operate best in harmony with unity, order, and love (in community). Unity anchors them. Order guides them. Love shapes them. 2. Godly Character — Who you are matters. 3. Maturity — Revealed in the long process of growth. 4. Boldness — Gifts require courage to step out. 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Known By You Worship Song By Sarah Q 9:22 Message By Pastor Andy Cass 42:52 Build My Life Worship Song By Dexter K 45:40 Closing Thought by Scott Shull Problem: In life, we measure once and end up cutting three times. The Plan: We seek. We wait. We mature. Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching