Fall 2014 September 14, 2014

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1 Real Life Adult Bible Fellowship ABF Fall 2014 September 14, 2014

2 Our purpose Sep 14, 2014

3 Real Life Schedule Fall 2014 September Sep 7 th Sep 14 th Sep 21 st Sep 28 th Fall Kickoff Brick & Mortar 1 Our Identity Brick & Mortar 2 Our Purpose Brick & Mortar 3 Our Heartbeat Brick & Mortar 4 Our Life

4 Real Life Schedule Fall October Oct 5 th Oct 12 th Oct 19 th Oct 26 th The Brick & Mortar 5 Our Mission Community Event Walla Walla Marathon Weekend Boundaries Boundaries

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6 Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

7 Questions What (who) is the church? What does it do? What should it do? Is it alive? How do you know?

8 The purpose of the Church is to share the Gospel and make disciples...

9 ... disciples who show Christ to their community...

10 ... who change the world.

11 Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

12 Myth Quiz (True or False) Pastors are the ones who do the real ministry in the church.

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14 Who Does Ministry Pastors administer and equip. The people in the church are the ministers.

15 Myth Quiz (True or False) Spiritual gifts is just a way to get people to do the work that you dont want to do.

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17 The Dirty Jobs There is no spiritual gift of menial tasks or dirty jobs. We all share responsibility for those!

18 Myth Quiz (True or False) Spiritual gifts and talents or abilities are the same thing.

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20 The Same? While some abilities will overlap with spiritual gifts, this is not always the case.

21 Myth Quiz (True or False) Studying spiritual gifts means that you want to recruit people for childrens ministry.

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23 Childrens Ministry We desire that you use your God-given gifts to serve in ministry to children ages 0 to 120.

24 Myth Quiz (True or False) Putting my spiritual gifts to use will mean hard work.

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26 Hard Work Serving the body of Christ is hard work. But, its the best work!

27 Myth Quiz (True or False) Some people have lots of spiritual gifts. But some (LIKE ME), just dont have any.

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29 Your Eeyore Complex The Holy Spirit did not leave YOU out! Everyone has at least one, if not more!

30 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord.

31 1 Corinthians 6-7 God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

32 Spiritual Gifts Administration Apostleship Discernment Evangelism Encouragement Faith Giving Hospitality Knowledge Leadership Mercy Prophecy Shepherding Serving Teaching Wisdom

33 Spiritual Gifts (ungifts) Chaos Nay-saying Ineptitude Suppression Discouragement Doubt Penny-pinching Hostility Ignorance Incompetence Cruelty Misunderstanding Neglect Hindrance Stupidity Indiscretion

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35 How Do I Know What Mine Are? Pray Study Ask

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37 S.H.A.P.E. S-piritual Gifts H-eart A-bilities P-ersonality E-xperiences

38 Spiritual Gifts Ability Affinity Opportunity

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41 Real Life Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) Sep. 14 th, 2014 Brick & Mortar Our Purpose Discussion Questions 1. Are there any misconceptions that you have had or still have regarding spiritual gifts? How might clearing those up change your life? 2. Has there been anyone who has had a significant impact on your spiritual life? If so, what was it about them, or what did they do that had the most impact on you? Do you think they were using a spiritual gift? 3. Have you ever been part of a team that had impact on the lives of others? How did that make you feel? 4. Are there needs or issues that you tend to pay attention to more than others? If so, how do you typically respond to these needs/issues? 5. What does it mean to use your spiritual gifts for one another? 6. Where can you put your spiritual gifts to use? 7. What do you think would change if more people used their God-given spiritual gifts? The Truth About Spiritual Gifts Remember, the ministry of the church is done by the people in the church. It s when you and I step forward and put our gifts and abilities to use that God uses the local church to reach those who are far from Him and ultimately change our communities and the world. You and I are the bricks that build our local church! There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (NLT) For a free online assessment resource, visit: Resources Visit the Trinity Web Site: Visit the Trinity Baptist Community: Download PDFs of Presentations and Class Notes at: Contact Glenn at: glenn.matlock.jr@gmail.com