Series: Romans: How Can Imperfect People Ever Be Right Before A Perfect God
Category: Sunday Evening Sermons
Passage: Romans 12:3-8
Speaker: Daniel Sweet
The Body of Christ and the Use of Spiritual Gifts, Romans 12:3-8
I. When Using Spiritual Gifts...
A. Be Humble
B. Think Clearly
C. Trust God
II. We Are One Body in Christ and Made for the Benefit of One Another
A. The human body is
1. Made up of many parts
2. The many parts have a variety of functions
3. The many parts work together for the benefit of the body
B. The church also is
1. Made up of many people
2. The many people have a variety of functions
3. The many people work together for the benefit of the whole church
III. Use Your Gifts
A. All gifts come to us by God's grace
B. All gifts must be used according to God's grace
C. A sample of the types of gifts used within the church
1. Prophecy - speaking with authority the truth that God has revealed for the benefit of the church
2. Service - working to serve the needs of the church and her members
3. Teaching - explaining the truth of God's Word for the benefit of the church
4. Exhorting - encouraging others to live out their faith
5. Giving - sharing resources with the those in need
6. Leading - administrating to maximize the joy and ministry of the church
7. Showing mercy - encouraging and supporting someone who is suffering