Warren Wiersbe “It is tragic when any one gift is emphasized in a local church beyond all the other gifts. For a Christian to minimize the other gifts while he emphasizes his own gift is to deny the very purpose for which gifts are given: the benefit of the whole body. ”
I Corinthians 12:21-25 We need to come to appreciate the wide variety of people on the church team. Be a position player that makes your teammates better.
Romans 12:1-8 Compelled To Be A Servant (1) Changed To Be A Servant (2) Challenged To Be A Servant (3-8) (Guidelines And Gifts)
“ In Accordance With The Measure Of Faith ”
I. Expounding The Word (Speaking) A. Exclamation Of The Word (What We Need To Do) - Prophecy B. Exposition Of The Word (What We Need To Know) – Teaching C. Exhortation Of The Word (What We Need To Hear) - Encouraging
II. Expanding The Work (Serving) A. Through Greatness (Serving) The Gift And The Office Luke 22:24-27; I Corinthians 12:28; II Timothy 4:11; Colossians 4:17; James 1:27; and I Thessalonians 5:14;
B. Through Generosity (Contributing) Liberal Impartation Luke 3:11; Romans 1:11; Acts 2:44-45; II Corinthians 8:3-5; and I John 3:16-17
C. Through Governing (Leadership) Stand Before Or Guide I Peter 5:1-5; I Thessalonians 5:12-13; and Hebrews 13:17
D. Through Graciousness (Showing Mercy) To Help The Afflicted Proverbs 14:21; Acts 9:36
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (II Timothy 1:6).
John MacArthur “No gift or ability, spiritual or otherwise, is of value if it is not used .”
“There They Dwelt With The King For His Work” (I Chronicles 4:23b – KJV)
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