“let’s melt down the saints and put them in circulation.” ~ oliver cromwell “let’s melt...

“Let’s melt down the saints and put them in circulation.”

~ Oliver Cromwell

“Let’s melt down the saints and put them in circulation.”

~ Oliver Cromwell

11Where I’m Gifted.Where I’m Gifted.

WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of

God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of

Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)

teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received…Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received…

1 Timothy 4:14 (NLT)1 Timothy 4:14 (NLT)

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 12:1 (NIV)1 Corinthians 12:1 (NIV)

What are Spiritual Gifts?

•Spiritual Gifts are special abilities



God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.

God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.

1 Corinthians 12:6 (NLT)1 Corinthians 12:6 (NLT)



•Distributed by the Holy Spirit




It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.

It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.





•To every believer according to God’s design and grace





God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts.

God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts.

1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)





•For the common good of the Body of Christ.






A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.

A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.


What Spiritual Gifts Are There?

What Spiritual Gifts Are There?Administration Faith Languages/Tongues Shepherding

Apostleship Giving Leadership Teaching

Craftsmanship Healing Mercy Translation

Discernment Helps Miracles Wisdom

Encouragement Hospitality Prophecy

Evangelism Knowledge Serving








1. The God-given ability to build up those who are discouraged in their

faith.


faith.








2. The God-given ability to minister cheerfully and

appropriately to people who are suffering.










3. The God-given ability to care for people by providing fellowship,

food, and shelter.


food, and shelter.








4. The God-given ability to understand, clearly explain, and

apply the Word of God to the lives of listeners.










5. The God-given ability to facilitate ministry by constructing

necessary tools.


necessary tools.








6. The God-given ability to provide vision, motivation, and direction for people doing the work of the

ministry.


ministry.









faith.


faith.

ENCOURAGEMENTENCOURAGEMENT











appropriately to people who are suffering. MERCYMERCY









food, and shelter.


food, and shelter.

HOSPITALITYHOSPITALITY











apply the Word of God to the lives of listeners.TEACHINGTEACHING









necessary tools.


necessary tools.

CRAFTSMANSHIPCRAFTSMANSHIP









ministry.


ministry.LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP

How Do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts?

How Do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts?

THROUGH MINISTRY EXPERIENCETHROUGH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

THROUGH PERSONAL OBSERVATIONTHROUGH PERSONAL OBSERVATION

THROUGH FEEDBACK FROM OTHERSTHROUGH FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS

THROUGH GIFT TESTSTHROUGH GIFT TESTS

22Where I’m Passionate.Where I’m Passionate.


…let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.

…let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.

Romans 12:2 (NLT)Romans 12:2 (NLT)

Passion Can Be For…Passion Can Be For…

PEOPLEPEOPLE

CAUSESCAUSES

FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS

33Where I’m Needed.Where I’m Needed.


For our people should not have unproductive lives. They must learn to do good by helping others who have urgent needs.

For our people should not have unproductive lives. They must learn to do good by helping others who have urgent needs.

Titus 3:14 (NLT)Titus 3:14 (NLT)

My primary ministry should be in the area where I am gifted.

My primary ministry should be in the area where I am gifted.

My secondary ministry includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am needed.

My secondary ministry includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am needed.

Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

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