2. Service takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.

9. To Glorify Jesus Christ
I. The Aim of the Holy Spirit’s Ministry
To Glorify Jesus Christ
“He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you” – John 16:14
I Cor. 12:1-3

10. II. Variety; But the Same
A. Varieties:
1) Gifts
I Cor. 12:4-11

11. Distinguishing of spirits Tongues Interpretation of tongues
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
Word of wisdom
Word of knowledge
Faith
Gifts of healing
Miracles
Prophecy
Distinguishing of spirits
Tongues
Interpretation of tongues
1 Corinthians 12:28
Apostle
Prophet
Teacher
Miracles
Kinds of Healings
Helps
Administration
Tongues
Romans 12:6-8
Prophecy
Serving
Teaching
Encouraging
Contributing
Leadership
Mercy
Ephesians 4:11
Apostle Prophet
Evangelist Pastor-Teacher
1 Peter 4:11
Whoever Speaks Whoever Serves

12. A. Varieties: B. Same II. Variety; But the Same 1) Gifts 1) Spirit
2) Service/Ministry
2) Lord
3) Activities
3) God
I Cor. 12:4-11

13. III. One; But Many I Cor. 12:12-26 206 Bones Nearly 80 Organs
Muscles
1,320 Tendons
I Cor. 12:12-26

14. A. The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Body- 1 Cor. 12:12-13
III. One; But Many
A. The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Body- 1 Cor. 12:12-13
1) Baptized into One Body
2) Made to Drink of One Spirit
I Cor. 12:12-26

15. B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
III. One; But Many
B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
1) What’s the Deal with the Foot & Ear?
a) Neither get a lot of positive attention
b) Both tend to get taken for granted
I Cor. 12:12-26

16. B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
III. One; But Many
B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
2) The Biggest Struggle for the Foot & Ear
a) Envy
b) Discouragement
I Cor. 12:12-26

17. B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
III. One; But Many
B. Every Member Belongs – v.14-20
3) The Solutions for the Foot & Ear
a) Remember that God placed YOU right where He wanted you
b) Remember that the body would be incomplete without YOU

18. C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
III. One; But Many
C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
1) What’s the Deal with the Eye & Head?
a) They get too much attention and get a bloated view of themselves
b) They bring pain on the body by their exclusion of others

19. C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
III. One; But Many
C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
2) The Biggest Struggle for the Eye & Head
a) Pride
b) “Self-Sufficiency”

20. C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
III. One; But Many
C. Every Member is Needed – v.21-26
3) The Solutions for the Eye & Head
a) Remember how God’s economy works
b) Care for EVERY member
c) Remember the interdependence of the body

21. If You’re Serving But You’re Joyless
IV. Final Thoughts
If You’re Serving But You’re Joyless
1) Remember that God has arranged the members just how He wants them
2) Don’t compare yourself to others
3) Remember that pride is kryptonite to service
4) Be an active care giver

22. B. If You Are Not Serving IV. Final Thoughts
1) Discover your spiritual gift
2) Know that there is much for you to do
3) Be willing to commit
4) Believe the best about service