God, you sure shaped a lot of different people

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Basic Principle for this Basic Principle for this SeriesSeries

We are all created to be

MINISTERS

Basic Principle for this Basic Principle for this SeriesSeries

Your ministry is determined by your

S.H.A.P.E.

Discovering My Unique Discovering My Unique SHAPESHAPE

S PIRITUAL GIFTS

God has given gifts to each of us, for a purpose.


H EART

Another word for HEART is:

PASSION.


A BILITIES

We differ in our natural abilities for a reason, for a purpose.


P ERSONALITY

Your personality is given to you for a reason.


E XPERIENCES

Our life experiences have shaped the person we are today.


Four Major Gifts When Four Major Gifts When You You Accept Jesus Christ.Accept Jesus Christ.

1. THE GIFT OF Forgiveness

“Jesus Christ brought forgiveness to many through God’s bountiful gifts.” Romans 5:15


2. THE GIFT OF Eternal Life

“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” Rom 6:23


3. THE GIFT OF The Holy Spirit

“God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.” Rom 5:5


4. THE GIFT OF Special Abilities

“I never stop thanking God for all the generous gifts He has given you… and you have every spiritual gift that you need. 1 Cor. 1

Why You Need to Know Why You Need to Know Your Spiritual GiftsYour Spiritual Gifts

1. THEY SHAPE YOUR: WORK

“My gift is the power to bless others.”


2. THEY SHOW YOUR: WORTH

“We are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things He planned for us to do long ago.” Eph. 2:10


THEY SHARE YOUR: WORSHIP

“When you produce much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified.” John 15:8


4. THEY SHINE YOUR: WITNESS

“Let your light shine in front of people. Then they’ll see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.” Mt 5:16

FOUR STEPS TO USING FOUR STEPS TO USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTSYOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1. DISCOVER

“Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you.” 1 Tim. 4:14


2. DEDICATE

“Give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God.” Rom. 6:13


3. DEVELOP

“Fan into flame the gift God gave you”

2 Tim 1:16


4. DEPLOY

“We are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith we have.” Rom. 12:6

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God, you sure shaped a lot of different people