Gifts

Sermon Notes

[1 Corinthians 12:4-7] There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. [5] There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. [6] God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. [7] A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

God has given us GIFTS so that we can SERVE each other.

God has given us all a MISSION.

[2 Timothy 4:2a] Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not.

God wants you to SHOW up and STEP up.

[Acts 1:8] But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Spiritual gifts will always point to JESUS.

A spiritual gift is a PARTNERSHIP between us and God.

[2 Timothy 1:6] This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.

God gives you everything you NEED to do what He has CALLED you to do.

Ephesians 4:11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. [12] Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

3 Questions to Help your Discover your Gift

• Do you WANT it?

• Do others SEE it?

• Do you actually SHOW it?