
Fit to Serve (Week 03) - Gifted
4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. 7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7, ESV)
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (1 Corinthians 12:27)
1. You are
A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church. (1 Corinthians 12:7, NLT)
2. You are gifted for the
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: (1 Peter 4:10)
3. You maximize your gift by serving on a
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
Main point: You are gifted to serve in Christ’s body, the