1. Power for Service The Holy Spirit at Work Through the Believer
Part TWO
The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Gifts

2. 1st Corinthians 12:4-11
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.
And there are different activities, but the same God is active in everyone and everything.

3. A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial…
But one and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each one as He wills.

4. 1st Peter 4:10-11
Based on the gift they have received, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.
11 If anyone speaks, his speech should be like the oracles of God;

5. if anyone serves, his service should be from the strength God provides, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever.

6. What is a Spiritual Gift?
A Spirit-empowered specialty in Christian service
NOT a natural talent you are born with
IS something you are born again with
It WILL blend with your natural abilities
NOT something you have been trained to do
IS something you can develop and learn to use more effectively 1
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7. You Are Gifted
1st Corinthians 12:7 “A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person ”
1st Peter 4:10 “Based on the gift they have received, everyone…” 2
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8. You Are a Specialist
1st Corinthians 12:4-5 “Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord.”
Every Christian should be an encourager, but not everyone has the gift of exhortation.
Everyone should witness, but not everyone has the gift of evangelism. etc. 3
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9. What are you doing when…
How to Know Your Gift
What are you doing when…
When you get busy serving God and are having fun doing it?
When God is blessing what you’re doing?
When you see spiritual results?
When people tell you that you were a blessing?
When you get impatient with others for saying some part of Christian service is too hard – and you think its easy, what is it? 4
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10. Two Categories of Gifts
1st Peter 4:11 “If anyone speaks, his speech should be like the oracles of God; if anyone serves, his service should be from the strength God provides” 5
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11. Serving Gifts 5.1 Administration (Rom. 12:8; 1 Cor. 12:28)
The ability to organize resources and mobilize God’s people for ministry
Mercy (Rom. 12:8)
The heart of compassion for those in distress and the ability to bring a kind presence and take action to bring comfort.
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12. Serving Gifts 5.1 Service (or helps) (Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28)
The ability to give practical aid and assistance behind the scenes, relieving those who cannot do the work for themselves or are overloaded.
Giving (Romans 12:8)
The ability to earn and give money from a generous heart. This person give without trying to control and in the name of Jesus.
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13. Speaking Gifts 5.2 Teaching (Rom. 12:6-7; 1 Cor. 12:28)
The ability to impart Biblical truths to others in such a way that it impacts their lives.
Evangelism (Eph. 4:11)
The ability to relate to lost people, to initiate conversations about the Christ, and to clearly and persuasively explain the Gospel.
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14. Speaking Gifts 5.2 Exhortation (Rom. 12:8)
The ability to impart encouragement, comfort, motivation, and Biblical counsel.
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15. Dependence on God
1st Peter 4:11 “If anyone speaks, his speech should be like the oracles of God; if anyone serves, his service should be from the strength God provides” 6
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16. The Two Purposes of Spiritual Gifts
Purpose 1: The Strengthening of the Church (and their Mission)
1st Cor. 12:7 “But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (NASB)
Ephesians 4:16 “Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” (NLT)
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17. The Two Purposes of Spiritual Gifts
Purpose 2: The Glory of Christ
1st Peter 4:11 “…so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever.”
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18. You Are The Manager of God’s Gift
1st Peter 4:10 “Based on the gift they have received, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 8
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19. You Are Responsible to Use God’s Gift
1st Peter 4:10 “Based on the gift they have received, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 9
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