I AM GIFTED

EPHESIANS 4:1-161 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urgeyou to walk in a manner worthy of thecalling to which you have beencalled, 2 with all humility and gentleness,with patience, bearing with one another inlove, 3 eager to maintain the unity of theSpirit in the bond of peace.

EPHESIANS 4:1-164 There is one body and one Spirit—justas you were called to the one hope thatbelongs to your call— 5 one Lord, onefaith, one baptism, 6 one God and Fatherof all, who is over all and through all andin all.

EPHESIANS 4:1-167 But grace was given to each one ofus according to the measure of Christ'sgift. 8 Therefore it says, “When Heascended on high He led a host ofcaptives, and He gave gifts to men.” 9 (Insaying, “He ascended,” what does it meanbut that He had also descended into thelower regions, the earth?

EPHESIANS 4:1-1610 He who descended is the One whoalso ascended far above all the heavens,that He might fill all things.) 11 And Hegave the apostles, the prophets,the evangelists, the shepherds andteachers, 12 to equip the saints for thework of ministry, for building up the bodyof Christ,

EPHESIANS 4:1-1613 until we all attain to the unity of the faithand of the knowledge of the Son of God, tomature manhood, to the measure of thestature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so thatwe may no longer be children, tossed toand fro by the waves and carried about byevery wind of doctrine, by human cunning,by craftiness in deceitful schemes.

EPHESIANS 4:1-1615 Rather, speaking the truth in love, weare to grow up in every way into Him whois the head, into Christ, 16 from whom thewhole body, joined and held together byevery joint with which it is equipped, wheneach part is working properly, makes thebody grow so that it builds itself up in love.

WHERE IS JESUS AND WHAT IS HE DOING

TODAY?

1. JESUS IS IN HEAVENWITH BELIEVERS.

EPHESIANS 4:8

8 … When He ascended on high He led ahost of captives, and He gave gifts tomen.

2. JESUS IS SERVING THE CHURCH.

“The church is like a body.”It has many parts and they all work

together for health and life and progress.

Everybody has their bit to contribute.

Jesus is working in the church through the person, and the

presence, and the power of the God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is empowering leaders and He is empowering God's people.

It’s the Holy Spirit who helps us to become more like Jesus, and, as the

church, to treat one another more like Jesus treats us.

3. JESUS IS GIVING GIFTS.

a. HE GIVES JESUS.

“CHRIST’S GIFT”

b. HE GIVES THE HOLY SPIRIT.

To some degree, the Holy Spirit is present and at work in the world, but He is particularly and powerfully at

work in the people of God, particularly when we assemble together.

c. HE GIVES PEOPLE.

YOU ARE A GIFT TO OTHERS.

d. HE GIVES SPIRITUAL GIFTS.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1. It doesn’t really matter whether it’s a

natural talent or a supernatural gift.

NATURAL TALENT SUPERNATURAL GIFT

- is something you justinnately have from birth.- is something you cando before you’re aChristian.

- is something you havefrom your new birth.- is something thataccompanies thepresence and thepower of the Holy Spiritwhen you become aChristian.

2. The way you find your spiritual gift is

trial and error.

a. CONSUMER MENTALITY vs.

CHRISTIAN MENTALITY

CONSUMER MENTALITY CHRISTIAN MENTALITY

- The leadership existsto serve you.- it’s more like abusiness transaction.- “How can I give theleast amount of moneyand commitment andget the most return oninvestment?”

- The leadership existsto equip you to serveothers.- “How can I give mymoney, my time, mygifts, my capacities, myabilities, and wherecould I help bring unityand health to our church

family?”

b. YOUR GIFT IS NOTYOUR IDENTITY.

In Christ is your identity, and then your gift is your activity.

Your identity in Christ explains who you are; your spiritual gift helps

clarify what you do.

c. NINETEEN SPIRITUAL

GIFTS

That being said, there are four places in the New Testament you’ll find lists

of what we call spiritual gifts. For those of you with the gift of

administration, this is where you now take notes.

4 Places where all the spiritual gifts lists are

given:

1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-108 To one there is given through the Spirit amessage of wisdom, to another amessage of knowledge by means of thesame Spirit, 9 to another faith by the sameSpirit, to another gifts of healing by thatone Spirit,

1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-1010 to another miraculous powers, toanother prophecy, to anotherdistinguishing between spirits, to anotherspeaking in different kinds of tongues, andto still another the interpretation oftongues.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:28-3028 And God has placed in the church first ofall apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues. 29 Are allapostles? Are all prophets? Are allteachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do allhave gifts of healing? Do all speak intongues? Do all interpret?

ROMANS 12:6-86 We have different gifts, according to thegrace given to each of us. If your gift isprophesying, then prophesy in accordancewith your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve;if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is toencourage, then give encouragement; if itis giving, then give generously; if it is tolead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy,do it cheerfully.

EPHESIANS 4:1111 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the pastors andteachers,

1 PETER 4:1111 If anyone speaks, they should do so asone who speaks the very words of God. Ifanyone serves, they should do so with thestrength God provides, so that in all thingsGod may be praised through Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory and the power for everand ever. Amen.

1. GIFT OF WISDOM

1 CORINTHIANS 12:88 To one there is given through the Spirit amessage of wisdom, to another amessage of knowledge by means of thesame Spirit,

GIFT OF WISDOM

Giving timely, helpful insight.

2. GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE

1 CORINTHIANS 12:88 To one there is given through the Spirit amessage of wisdom, to another amessage of knowledge by means of thesame Spirit,

GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE

You love to study. You love to

research.

3. GIFT OF FAITH

1 CORINTHIANS 12:99 to another faith by the same Spirit, toanother gifts of healing by that oneSpirit,

GIFT OF FAITHYou love tough or impossible

situations.

4. GIFT OF HEALING

1 CORINTHIANS 12:99 to another faith by the same Spirit, toanother gifts of healing by that oneSpirit,

GIFT OF HEALING

You love to pray for those who

are sick.

5. GIFT OF MIRACLES

1 CORINTHIANS 12:99 to another faith by the same Spirit, toanother gifts of healing by that oneSpirit,

GIFT OF MIRACLESYou love to pray and see God show

up in power to do extraordinary, amazing things that reveal His power

and His might and His majesty.

6. GIFT OF DISCERNMENT

1 CORINTHIANS 12:1010 to another miraculous powers, toanother prophecy, to anotherdistinguishing between spirits, to anotherspeaking in different kinds of tongues, andto still another the interpretation oftongues.

GIFT OF DISCERNMENT You love truth and holiness.

This is where you can discern; teaching the presence of Satan and

demons.“Sheep, shepherd, wolf, hireling”

GIFT OF DISCERNMENT And those with the gift of

discernment are like an early warning system for the church.

7. GIFT OF APOSTLES

1 CORINTHIANS 12:2828 And God has placed in the church firstof all apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues.

EPHESIANS 4:1111 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the pastors andteachers,

GIFT OF APOSTLES

They love leading a movement.

8. GIFT OF TEACHING

ROMANS 12:77 if it is serving, then serve; if it isteaching, then teach;

1 CORINTHIANS 12:2828 And God has placed in the church firstof all apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues.

EPHESIANS 4:1111 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the pastors andteachers,

GIFT OF TEACHING

You love to impart biblical truth.

9. GIFTS OF HELP AND SERVICE

ROMANS 12:77 if it is serving, then serve; if it isteaching, then teach;

1 CORINTHIANS 12:2828 And God has placed in the church firstof all apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues.

1 PETER 4:1111 If anyone speaks, they should do so asone who speaks the very words of God. Ifanyone serves, they should do so with thestrength God provides, so that in all thingsGod may be praised through Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory and the power for everand ever. Amen.

GIFTS OF HELP AND SERVICE You love coming alongside

people.

10. GIFT OF ADMINISTRATION

1 CORINTHIANS 12:2828 And God has placed in the church firstof all apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues.

GIFT OF ADMINISTRATION

You love stewarding resources.

11. GIFT OF EVANGELISM

GIFT OF EVANGELISM You love non-Christians.

You love them, and you love talking to them about Jesus, and you love

seeing them meet Jesus.

12. GIFT OF SHEPHERDING

EPHESIANS 4:1111 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the pastors andteachers,

GIFT OF SHEPHERDING You love to help people. You love to care for people. You love to nurture people. You love to invest in people.

At FCC, a lot of our shepherding happens in our Cell Groups.

13. GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT

ROMANS 12:88 if it is to encourage, then giveencouragement; if it is giving, then givegenerously; if it is to lead, do it diligently;if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT

You love motivating people.

14. GIFT OF GIVING

ROMANS 12:88 if it is to encourage, then giveencouragement; if it is giving, then givegenerously; if it is to lead, do it diligently;if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

GIFT OF GIVING You love meeting needs.

You love to give.

15. GIFT OF LEADERSHIP

ROMANS 12:88 if it is to encourage, then giveencouragement; if it is giving, then givegenerously; if it is to lead, do it diligently;if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

GIFT OF LEADERSHIPYou love mobilizing people for

a cause.

16. GIFT OF MERCY

ROMANS 12:88 if it is to encourage, then giveencouragement; if it is giving, then givegenerously; if it is to lead, do it diligently;if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

GIFT OF MERCY

You love the hurting people.

17. GIFT OF HOSPITALITY

ROMANS 12:1313 Share with the Lord’s people who are

in need. Practice hospitality.

GIFT OF HOSPITALITYYou love welcoming in strangers

and entertaining them.

18. GIFT OF TONGUES

1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-108 To one there is given through the Spirit amessage of wisdom, to another amessage of knowledge by means of thesame Spirit, 9 to another faith by the sameSpirit, to another gifts of healing by thatone Spirit,

1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-1010 to another miraculous powers, toanother prophecy, to anotherdistinguishing between spirits, to anotherspeaking in different kinds of tongues, andto still another the interpretation oftongues.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:28-3028 And God has placed in the church first ofall apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues. 29 Are allapostles? Are all prophets? Are allteachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do allhave gifts of healing? Do all speak intongues? Do all interpret?

GIFT OF TONGUES- private, personal time for you to

connect with the Lord.- public ability to communicate the Gospel of Jesus in a language that

you don’t know.

19. GIFT OF PROPHECY

ROMANS 12:66 We have different gifts, according to thegrace given to each of us. If your gift isprophesying, then prophesy in accordancewith your faith;

1 CORINTHIANS 12:1010 to another miraculous powers, toanother prophecy, to anotherdistinguishing between spirits, to anotherspeaking in different kinds of tongues, andto still another the interpretation oftongues.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:2828 And God has placed in the church first ofall apostles, second prophets, thirdteachers, then miracles, then gifts ofhealing, of helping, of guidance, and ofdifferent kinds of tongues.

EPHESIANS 4:1111 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the pastors andteachers,

GIFT OF PROPHECYYou love to either speak or write the

truth of God’s Word.

HOW ARE YOU GIFTED?

How am I gifted?Who or where do you have a passion

to serve?What do you have a burden to do?

Is there something you’re just burdened for?

What needs do you see in the church?What do you find joy in doing for others?

What opportunities has God already provided for you to serve others?

What’s already working?

What are you best at and have the most success in?

What have godly people said, “I see that in you, and I want to encourage that”?

And what acts of service have given you the deepest sense of satisfaction and joy?

It might be an indication of how God has made you and the kind of ministry that He’s prepared

for you.