1 MINISTRY: ACCOMPLISHING THE MISSION TOGETHER July 16, 2006

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3 1 Peter 4:10 “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (NIV)

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5 Wayne Grudem “A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.” (Systematic Theology, p. 1016)

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7 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 1. All believers are now _________. I Peter 2:4-10 ministers

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9 Peter describes followers of Jesus Christ as… a.______ stones. (vs. 5) b.Holy _______. (vs. 5) c.A _______ people. (vs. 9) Living priests chosen

10 Peter describes followers of Jesus Christ as… d.A _____ priesthood. (vs. 9) e.A _____ nation. (vs. 9) f.A people _________ to God. (vs. 9) royal holy belonging

11 Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV)

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13 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 2. It helps me _____ spiritually. grow

14 Ephesians 4:11-13 “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

15 Ephesians 4:11-13 … so that the body of Christ may built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature.” (NIV)

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17 I must use my spiritual gifts because:

18 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 3. It’s the _____ way to meet so many ______. only needs

19 Acts 6:7 “The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem.” (NAS)

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21 I must use my spiritual gifts because:

22 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 4. The church is __________ if I don’t. I Corinthians 12:12-20 incomplete

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24 I must use my spiritual gifts because:

25 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 5. God ________ me to use them and will hold me ___________. Matthew 25:14-30 expects accountable

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27 I must use my spiritual gifts because:

28 I must use my spiritual gifts because: 6. Using my gifts ________ to God. Matthew 25:31-40 ministers

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30 Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 1.Explore the ____________. possibilities

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32 Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 2.___________ with as many as you can. Experiment

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34 Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 3.Examine your ________. feelings

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36 Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 4.Evaluate your _____________. effectiveness

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38 Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 5.Expect ____________ from the Body of Christ. confirmation

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40 Personal Evaluation 1.What ministry are you currently serving in? If not, why not? 2.If not, get involved. Contact someone.