1. A healthy Church - fit for purpose 1. The Church is the Body of Christ – Eph.1:22,23 a. We have different gifts a. We have different gifts - speaking gifts - speaking gifts - serving gifts - serving gifts

2. Some of the gifts Apostles Prophets Teachers Miracles Gifts of healing Helps Administrations Speaking in tongues Interpretation Faith Word of knowledge Word of wisdom Discernment of spirits Encouragement Serving Giving Showing mercy Martyrdom Singleness Pastors Evangelists etc etc 1Cor.12-14; Rom.12; Eph.4; 1Pet.4:10,11

3. 2. We are all needed - No superiority – 1Cor.12:21,22 - No superiority – 1Cor.12:21,22 - No inferiority – 1Cor.12:14-16; Eph.4:16 - No inferiority – 1Cor.12:14-16; Eph.4:16 The Gifts are:- a. Gifts - 1Cor.12:4,11 b. Gifts for service – 1Cor.12:5,7 c. Effective gifts – 1Cor.12:6

4. 3. We are to work together – 1Cor.12:12,26; Eph.4:15,16 - Wanting to make sure God is honoured through all we do - Eager to help each other grow – support & encouragement - Committed to getting the Gospel out locally & worldwide Need - L-Zone teacher - 14-18yr. Group leaders - 14-18yr. Group leaders

5. 2. The Church – the Temple of the Spirit Recording begins here

6. a. The Church – the palace of THE King - We are joined to other Christians – Eph.2:21,22 - no cracks, love cements us together - We are being transformed – fruit of the Spirit b. A growing palace – 1Pet.2:4,5 A palace under construction

7. 3. A healthy, growing Church a. God is honoured b. Christians become disciples c. People come to faith in Jesus A Church that is characterized by:- a. Unity – One Body b. Diversity – Many, different gifts c. Transformation – More like Jesus d. Numerical growth