Come Holy Spirit Part 6: Spiritual Gifts

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Every Christian is a .

1 Corinthians 12:1 (NIV) Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.

Spiritual gifts are special, abilities that God gives to each of His children, so that we can connect with one another, be strengthened together, and advance in the world.

Motivational Gifts

Romans 12: 6-8

Prophecy

Service

Teaching

Encouragement

Giving

Leading

Mercy

Ministry Gifts

Ephesians 4:7-9

Apostles

Prophets

Evangelists

Pastors

Teachers

Manifestation gifts

Corinthians 12:4-6

Word of Wisdom

Word of Knowledge

Prophecy

Faith

Miracles

Discernment of Spirits

Healing

Tongues

Interpretations of Tongues

Romans 12:6 (NIV) We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.

1 Corinthians 12:11 (NIV) All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

1 Corinthians 14:1 (NIV) Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts…

1. My gifts reveal .

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) For 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 long ago.

2. My gifts can’t .

Matthew 7: 15-23 (NIV) Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

We can do more harm than good when we operate in the , yet we lack the in our lives.

1 Corinthians 11: 17 (NIV) In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good.

3. My gifts can make a difference.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

How to Identify My Spiritual Gifts

1.  my spiritual gift.

Ephesians 1:11-12 (MSG) It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.

Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

reveals .

2.  my spiritual gift.

1 Timothy 4:14 (NIV) Do not neglect your gift…

2 Timothy 1:6 (NIV) …fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…

3.  my spiritual gifts.

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.