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1 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

2 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God s varied grace

3 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11

4 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God s varied grace 1 Peter 4:10-11

5 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore,

6 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19).

7 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God s varied grace 1 Peter 4:10-11

8 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore,

9 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6).

10 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit When it comes to using your gifts watch out for the three P s: Procrastination Presumption Past experiences

11 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God s varied grace 1 Peter 4:10-11

12 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore,

13 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16).

14 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 16 The first came before him, saying, Lord, your mina has made ten minas more. 17 And he said to him, Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities. Luke 19:16-17

15 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit A steward is responsible for another s resources. A Christian does not own his gifts, but God has given him gifts to manage for the church and His glory. The MacArthur Study Bible

16 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies 1 Peter 4:10-11

17 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16). 4. Spiritual gifts are performed in God s power; Therefore,

18 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16). 4. Spiritual gifts are performed in God s power; Therefore, don t depend on your strength (Jer. 32:17)

19 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 17 Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you You brought your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and outstretched arm, and with great terror (Jer. 32:17,21)

20 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16). 4. Spiritual gifts are performed in God s power; Therefore, don t depend on your strength (Jer. 32:17) 5. Spiritual gifts are to bring praise to God; Therefore,

21 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

22 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

23 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16). 4. Spiritual gifts are performed in God s power; Therefore, don t depend on your strength (Jer. 32:17) 5. Spiritual gifts are to bring praise to God; Therefore, worship God with your gifts (Rom. 12:2).

24 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

25 The Gifts of Spirit 1. Spiritual gifts are possessed by each believer; Therefore, avoid comparisons (1 Cor. 12:12-19). 2. Spiritual gifts are for the profit of others; Therefore, make sure you are serving (Rom. 12:4-6). 3. Spiritual gifts are a part of your stewardship; Therefore, be faithful in using them (Lk. 19:16). 4. Spiritual gifts are performed in God s power; Therefore, don t depend on your strength (Jer. 32:17) 5. Spiritual gifts are to bring praise to God; Therefore, worship God with your gifts (Rom. 12:2).

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