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1 Bethany Bible Church December 3, 2017 Dr. John Vawter, Interim Pastor Equipping Christ-Followers for Ministry Spiritual Gifts, Part 3 Romans 12:6-8 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Peter 4:9-11 Heart Preparation 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-6; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Gift Categories Public Sustaining Refocus Preaching (R,C) Administration (C) Helps (C) Teaching (C) Vision (Faith) (C) Mercy (R) Knowledge (C) Service (R) Encourage (R) Leading (R) Discernment (C) Widsom (C) Giving (R) Hospitality (P) (R -- Romans, C -- 1 Corinthians, P -- Peter) Administration: Joy, fulfillment and hope are the result Forgets or uses people Vision/Faith: This person challenges us and we grow To be judgmental Service: Creates a system and recruits capable people Enables by doing everything Discernment: Distinguishes between truth and error To have a critical spirit Giving: His work is multiplied Pride

2 Personal Application 1. Remember, God is the Giver of spiritual gifts. We don t earn them, deserve them, or beg God for them. At conversion, God gifts us the way He wants to gift us. 2. Remember, God gives us spiritual gifts so we can use them to benefit the lives of other people. The body of Christ is built up as everyone uses their spiritual gifts. 3. Remember, we are to stir up the active use of spiritual gifts in ourselves and in the believers around us. Resources Links for a free spiritual gift inventory and specific ministry needs at Bethany are on the BBC website at bbcphx.org/grow at the bottom of the page. Questions for Discussion and Further Reflection 1. What is the difference between manifesting a spiritual gift in the power of the Holy Spirit, as opposed to one s own natural abilities? Or put another way - to minister in faith rather than in ability? 2. Describe a time when you experienced joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment in utilizing your spiritual gift(s). 3. Describe a time when you experienced or witnessed a group of Christians come together and utilize their unique spiritual gift mixes to minister to others. 4. Describe a time when you utilized your spiritual gift and nobody noticed and/or thanked you for your ministry. How did you feel? Did that experience dampen your enthusiasm to keep on utilizing your gift?

3 Heart Preparation Equipping Christ-Followers for Ministry Spiritual Gifts, Part 3 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-6 Romans 12:6-8 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Peter 4:9-11 What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? 1 Corinthians 4:7 1

4 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame (to stir up) the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 Gift Categories Public Preaching (R,C) Teaching (C) Knowledge (C) Leading (R) Sustaining Administration (C) Vision (Faith) (C) Service (R) Discernment (C) Giving (R) Refocus Helps (C) Mercy (R) Encourage (R) Wisdom (C) Hospitality (P) (R Romans, C 1 Corinthians, P 1 Peter) For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Administration 2 Timothy 1:7 Gift Categories Public Preaching (R,C) Teaching (C) Knowledge (C) Leading (R) Sustaining Administration (C) Vision (Faith) (C) Service (R) Discernment (C) Giving (R) Refocus Helps (C) Mercy (R) Encourage (R) Wisdom (C) Hospitality (P) Administration Joy, fulfillment and hope are the result (R Romans, C 1 Corinthians, P 1 Peter) 2

5 Administration Joy, fulfillment and hope are the result Forgets or uses people Vision/Faith This person challenges us and we grow To be judgmental Vision/Faith Service Vision/Faith This person challenges us and we grow Service Creates a system and recruits capable people 3

6 Service Creates a system and recruits capable people Enables by doing everything Discernment Distinguishes between truth and error To have a critical spirit Discernment Giving Discernment Distinguishes between truth and error Giving His work is multiplied 4

7 Giving His work is multiplied 2. He gave them so we will use them. Pride Personal Application 2. He gave them so we will use them. 3. The body is built through them. 2. He gave them so we will use them. 3. The body is built through them. 4. Gifts are to be stirred up. 5

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