In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fellowship and sharing among believers. He explains that when we are taught spiritual things, we should communicate and support those who teach us, either spiritually or materially. The speaker also highlights the experience of sharing in the life of God, which is made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit. He refers to the book of Acts as an example of believers living on a supernatural plane, sharing in the resources, presence, power, will, and love of God. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that our sharing and fellowship with God and other believers transcends differences in race or background, as we are all joined together in Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the motivational gift of giving, as mentioned in Romans 12:8. He shares a personal experience of encountering a church member with the gift of giving, who was wealthy and successful in his business. The preacher emphasizes the importance of giving with generosity, as instructed by God. He also references a parable told by Jesus about a man with the gift of giving, who showed compassion and took care of a wounded man. The sermon highlights the significance of recognizing and utilizing the gift of giving in serving others.

Wayne Barber delves into the concept of proven character (dokime) in the Bible, emphasizing that enduring trials and afflictions promote and validate the character of believers. The process of being tested and standing firm in faith results in a genuine, authentic, and proven character, leading to a sense of hope and certainty in God's promises. Suffering is viewed as a means to display the genuineness of one's faith and to strengthen the believer's hope in God's faithfulness and love.