1. Doing what you never thought you could do September 20th, 2015 1 Peter 4: 7-11

2. Gods people

3. What is the emphasis?

7. Fear/insecurity Lack of experience or training Not your responsibility (sandbox) Being told you couldn’t And... Maybe you just don’t want to “Reasons why we say... I could never do that”

8. 1 Peter 4 7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

9. 1 Peter 4 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

10. 1 Peter 4 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11. The funneling and filtering one or two experts – qualified teachers, pastors, “holy people” The eventual recipients – the church attendees, followers etc. All God’s Blessings, direction and work of the Spirit

12. The funneling and filtering one or two experts – qualified teachers, pastors, “holy people” The eventual recipients – the church attenders, followers etc. All God’s Blessings, direction and work of the Spirit

14. Acts 2:17 In the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. - Peters 1 st sermon

15. Acts 10:45 All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

16. -All believers receive the gift -It is to be neither weird nor snooty -It is a blessing NOT a restriction There is a special gift for each one

17. 1 Peter 4 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

18. -Whether you want to or not you are -Its whether you are a good or bad one -You’ve gone from owner to manager You are a steward

20. 1 Peter 4:11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

21. -Whether you want to or not you are -Its whether you are a good or bad one -You’ve gone from owner to manager -Do your best – only you & God know. You are a steward

22. Rethink what your faith is all about Thank God for the gift of salvation Realign your life as a manager not owner Thank God for your spiritual gift Look everywhere to see how God wants to use you Always be ready to receive and redistribute Remember to always pray and be thankful Therefore: