Work by Design Pastor Dave Jansen May 26, 2019 Series: Living By Design
Review:
Review: We worship God by…
Review: We worship God by… Our fellowship (loving one another)
Review: We worship God by… Our fellowship (loving one another) Our discipleship (becoming like his Son)
Review: We worship God by… Our fellowship (loving one another) Our discipleship (becoming like his Son) Our stewardship (serving him with resources he’s given us)
--Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. --Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
How do we find our sweet spot of service?
--Romans 12:1-5 (NLT) And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice— the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the… (cont’d) --Romans 12:1-5 (NLT)
by the faith God has… (cont’d) …way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has… (cont’d) --Romans 12:1-5 (NLT)
…given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. --Romans 12:1-5 (NLT)
Your form (makeup) + your faith (maturity) = Your function (ministry)
Your form:
Your form:
Your form:
Your form: 1. Spiritual gifts
Our spiritual gifts answer the WHAT question – What am I most competent doing?
Your form: 1. Spiritual gifts
Spiritual gifts are special abilities graciously given by the Holy Spirit to every believer so that they may glorify God and edify others more effectively.
Your form: 1. Spiritual gifts
Spiritual Gifts are…
Spiritual Gifts are…
Spiritual Gifts are… A. Special abilities
Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. --1 Corinthians 12:1 (NLT)
Spiritual Gifts are… A. Special abilities
Spiritual Gifts are…
B. Graciously given by the Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts are… B. Graciously given by the Holy Spirit
--1 Corinthians 12:11 (NLT) It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. --1 Corinthians 12:11 (NLT)
B. Graciously given by the Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts are… B. Graciously given by the Holy Spirit
Spiritual Gifts are…
Spiritual Gifts are… C. To every believer
A spiritual is given to each one of us so that we can help each other. --1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)
Spiritual Gifts are… C. To every believer
Spiritual Gifts are…
D. So that they may glorify God & edify others more effectively Spiritual Gifts are… D. So that they may glorify God & edify others more effectively
--1 Peter 4:10-11 (NLT) God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to (make a lot of money? No.) serve one another…then everything you do will bring glory to God. --1 Peter 4:10-11 (NLT)
D. So that they may glorify God & edify others more effectively Spiritual Gifts are… D. So that they may glorify God & edify others more effectively
--Romans 12:6-8 (NLT) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. (cont’d) --Romans 12:6-8 (NLT)
showing kindness to others, do it gladly. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. --Romans 12:6-8 (NLT)
Your form: 1. Spiritual gifts
Your form:
Your form: 2. Personality
Your personality answers the HOW question – How will I best serve?
Your form: 2. Personality
--Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to (make a lot of money? No.) serve one another…then everything you do will bring glory to God. --Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)
Your form: 2. Personality
How am I energized? By tasks or people?
How am I energized? By tasks or people? How am I organized? Structured or unstructured?
Your form: 2. Personality
God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. --1 Corinthians 12:6 (NLT)
Your form: 2. Personality
Your form:
Your form: 3. Passions
Our passions answer the WHERE question – Where am I most compelled to serve?
Your form: 3. Passions
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. --Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
Your form: 3. Passions
and prayed to the God of heaven. When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. --Nehemiah 1:4 (NLT)
Your form: 3. Passions
What people are on your heart?
What people are on your heart? What problems are on your heart?
Your form (makeup) + your faith (maturity) = Your function (ministry)
Your Faith
Your faith:
Your faith: --Romans 12:3-4 (NLT) Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. --Romans 12:3-4 (NLT)
Your faith: There are different roles available in ministry for wherever you are on your spiritual journey
Your form (makeup) + your faith (maturity) = Your function (ministry)
FORM Faith
Your form: You have to fulfill it!
Your form: Discover your makeup Discern your maturity DO your ministry
Work by Design Pastor Dave Jansen May 26, 2019 Series: Living By Design