Spiritual Gifts – the means of living beyond self. Ephesians 4:4 - 16.

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Spiritual Gifts – the means of living beyond self. Ephesians 4:4 - 16

1. 1.We are to be informed about the “spirit gifts.”   1 Corinthians 12:1 (NASB) 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware.   1 Corinthians 14:1 (NASB) 1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

S piritual Gifts H eart/interest A bilities/talents P ersonality E xperience

What are “spiritual” gifts?   Spiritual gifts – divine endowments and enablements given to every believer for the purpose of serving and encouraging the Body of Christ. (Uniquely You – Dr. Mels Carbonell)

Spiritual gifts are not the same as talents/personality traits. A. A.Talents and personality traits – vehicles. Experience + spiritual gifts = fruit. Easy to miss my spiritual gifts.

Always an exception!   Craftmanship as spiritual gift: Exodus 31:1… 2 "See, I have called by name Bezalel,... 3 "I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, …

2. 2.All believers have at least one spiritual gift.   Ephesians 4:7-8,11; 1 Cor 6:19   1 Peter 4:10   1 Corinthians 7:7   Matt 25:14f

Examples of spiritual gifts (Romans 12:8, Eph 4:11): 1.Administration8.Intercession/prayer 2.Teaching/preaching9.Leadership 3.Healing/tongues…10.Mercy 4.Exhortation11.Serving 5.Evangelism12.Giving 6.Faith13.Hospitality 7.Discernment14.Other

3. 3.Why do we call them “spiritual” gifts? A. A.Holy Spirit, in us, is the gift-giver and the power source.   Eph 4:7, 11   1 Corinthians 12:11   Exodus 31:3, 11

My spiritual gifts are not mine, but God’s.   1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Holy Spirit of God

4. 4.Primary barrier to the use of our spiritual gifts: A. A.Doubts, insecurities Matt 25:14,18 B. B.I must trust “His stuff.”

5. 5.How do I discover my spiritual gifts? A. A.What gifts do you think you have? Try them out. B. B.Serve in various roles, until: 1. 1.Greatest personal satisfaction; 2. 2.Greatest results for God.