The 24 Gifts of the Holy Spirit for 1. Winning the Lost 2. Building up Believers 3. Worshipping God Home Base Ministry- The 24 Gifts of the Holy Spirit for 1. Winning the Lost 2. Building up Believers 3. Worshipping God

3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Part One: The Right Motives

Romans 12:3 – The Right Perspective of Yourself

“Sober” means your behaviors are to be regulated by a positive, healthy inner outlook based on a godly foundation.

Part Two: The Motivational Gifts

 Forth-telling God’s message of edification, exhortation or comfort (I Cor. 14:3).  The Gift of Prophecy is to be operated according to your faith/ability, not trying to use impressive words or hyper-spiritual speech. Call attention to God’s message, not you.

 From the Greek διακονίαν (diakonian) - The Greek word for Deaconess. An important wakeup call for those who ignorantly exclude women from leadership by distorting Paul’s teachings.  Applies to men and women as gift of servant leadership..

 Being a servant leader – dia (through) konos (dust) – They “kick up the dust” and get it done.  Servant leaders… Get er done! Make it happen.

 Effectively communicating the things of God and responsibilities of man.  Gift of Teaching isn’t about the acquisition of knowledge; it is about making fruit bearing disciples.

 Speaking alongside people.  Comforting, encouraging, exhorting- like prophecy to individuals.  Exhorting in the power of the Holy Spirit – The “paraklete” in John 14:26.  All of us are called to build people up. Some are gifted by the Spirit in giving encouragement.

 Give liberally – liberally is ἁ πλότητι (haplotēti) literally meaning “unfolded”.  Means to keep it simple and not mixed up.  Tithe, offerings, alms. Don’t mix them up.

 Give liberally without taking from other appointed giving. – Ex. - Don’t use tithe for alms or offering.  Everyone is called to tithe, give offerings and alms but some are gifted at seeing needs and meeting them.

 Leadership literally means “stand before”.  With diligence – literally “fast obedience.”  Make sure you are quick to follow God and not lead people in a wrong direction.

 Guard your motivation in leadership. Don’t be motivated by power, money, having your own way etc. Motus operandi- quick submission to God.

 Mercy that is a gift of Spirit is not merely a highly sensitive or compassionate person – they can be an easy target for manipulation.  The Gift of Mercy - Not simply compassion that can be misdirected or compromised but sensitive mercy cheerfully applied and loyal to God’s covenant – Micah 6:8.

 Helping people without enabling unhealthy behavior.  Mercy and Justice are not mutually exclusive. The Gift of Mercy brings God’s justice in a tenderhearted way.  Cheerfulness is from ἱ λαρότητι (hilarotēti) – hilarious!!!!

 The Gift of Mercy doesn’t create a burned out, heartbroken giver of mercy. Hilariously be merciful – enjoying that you are bringing Jesus to people and people closer to Jesus.

How can you use your gifts to…? 1. Win the Lost 2. Build up Believers 3. Worship God Home Base Ministry- How can you use your gifts to…? 1. Win the Lost 2. Build up Believers 3. Worship God