1. Series: A Faith for the Times “Spiritual Gifts and Their Role Today”

2. The Definition of Spiritual Gifts A spiritual gift is not: 1. A natural talent 2. The fruit of the Spirit 3. One of the spiritual disciplines 4. An office or position in the church

3. The definition of a spiritual gift: 1.Spiritual gifts are special abilities… (1 Cor. 12:4-6) 2.Given by the Holy Spirit… (1 Cor. 12:11) 3.To every believer... (1 Cor. 12:7) 4.According to God’s grace and design …(Rom. 12:6) The Definition of Spiritual Gifts

4. The definition of a spiritual gift: 5.For use in exalting Christ, (Rom.12:1) 6.Edifying the church, (1 Cor. 14:12) 7.Evangelizing the secular world. (1 Peter 4:10) 8. And energizing the personal walk of every believer (Acts 1:8) The Definition of Spiritual Gifts

5. Some Biblical passages regarding spiritual gifts for your review: Matthew 25:14-28 1 Corinthians 12-14 Romans 12:1-8 Ephesians 4:1-16 1 Peter 4:8-11

6. The Challenges of Our World Today The World Situation 1. War 2. The political situation of the world – The Middle East 3. The economy 4. The price of oil and food

7. The Challenges of Our World Today Your Personal Situation 1. Your health 2. Your job 3. Your finances 4. Your marriage 5. Your children 6. Your relationships 7. Your food and shelter

8. What Do Spiritual Gifts Have to Do with All This? 1. One of my jobs as your pastor is to protect and prepare you for now and the future 2. The role of the church is vital to thriving in the life God has given you 3. You no longer have the option of compartmentalizing your life

9. What Do Spiritual Gifts Have to Do with All This? 4. We must hear the Word of God prophetically – forth-telling His message to us 5. None of this can happen unless we are empowered by the Spirit 6. The Holy Spirit speaks to each of us

10. What Do Spiritual Gifts Have to Do with All This? 7.His gifts are often the means through which He chooses to work 8.His gifts go beyond education, technology, and human ability 9.They help to fill the expectational void of human condition the hope that of Divine interaction 10.They allow us to experience Christ and His power