Spiritual Gifts

Romans 12:3-8

Spiritual Gifts

Today’s sermons are about spiritual gifts. This morning we will talk about the non-miraculous gifts listed in Romans, Chapter 12.

Tonight, the lesson will concern itself with the miraculous gifts of the Spirit as listed in 1Cor. 12.

Spiritual GiftsA Charismatic People

Three erroneous views about gifts:

1. I can do everything that needs to be done.

2. My gift is the most important gift.

3. My gift is not important to the church.

Spiritual GiftsA Charismatic People

Four reasons for having gifts in the body:

1. It helps the body function in a systematic and coordinated way.

2. It provides a place for every member to perform a needed service.

3. It helps expel disharmony in the body.

4. It glorifies God, who has “tempered the body together...”.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

First, prophecy.

See 1Tim. 4:14.

1. Have ability to articulate well.

2. Have a strong desire to see book, chapter, and verse validation.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Second, service.

See Mt. 20:28.

1. Enjoys manual projects and meeting other’s needs.

2. Will often give extra, unexpected service.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Third, teaching.

See 2Tim. 2:2.

1. Will find a particular joy in the preparation of classes.

2. Will examine new information in light of Bible teachings.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Fourth, exhortation.

See Ti. 2:15.

1. Will encourage, comfort, console, and counsel effectively.

2. Finds practical steps for others to grow spiritually.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Fifth, giving.

See Lk. 6:38.

1. Stays alert to the needs of others.

2. Willing give to the Lord’s work even when the need is not obvious.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Sixth, leading.

See Jn. 13:13-17.

1. The ability to delegate without being dominant.

2. To be organized in such a way as to get difficult jobs done.

Spiritual GiftsA Brief Look at Seven Gifts

Seventh, showing mercy.

See Lk. 10:25-37.

1. Can easily, sense an atmosphere of joy or stress.

2. Enjoys working with those less fortunate (handicapped).

Spiritual GiftsConclusion

We have looked at the non-miraculous gifts of the Spirit:

1. Prophecy.

2. Serving.

3. Teaching.

4. Exhortation.

5. Giving.

6. Leading.

7. Showing mercy.