Do I Have A Spiritual Gift? Every Christian has a spiritual gift.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.
Church Leadership:
1. Preaching (a.k.a. prophecy).
- Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:11.
- The ability to publicly proclaim God’s Word.
2. Teaching.
- Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:11.
- The ability to educate God’s people by explaining the Word.
3. Pastoring.
- Ephesians 4:11.
- The ability to shepherd a flock of people. Cares for the people.
4. Apostles.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11.
- The ability to start new churches.
5. Missions.
- Acts 13:2-3; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.
- The ability to adapt to a different culture to reach unbelievers.
6. Evangelism.
- Ephesians 4:11.
- The ability to communicate the Good News of Jesus with unbelievers.
- There are a variety of styles to this.
Gifts That Guide:
7. Administration/organization.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28.
- The ability to organize and manage people, resources, and time for effective ministry. The ability to coordinate the details of a vision.
8. Leading.
- Romans 12:8.
- The ability to clarify and communicate vision. The ability to motivate others to work together toward a common goal.
Prayer:
9. Intercession.
- Colossians 1:9-12.
- The ability to pray zealously for the needs to others over extended periods of time.
10. Miracles.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28.
- The ability to pray in faith for supernatural intervention. May include the ability to discern when there is an open door.
Worship:
11. Music.
- Psalm 150.
- The ability to celebrate God’s presence through music. Can include the ability to lead a congregation, to lead a choir, to play an instrument, or to sing.
Practical Skills:
12. Artistry and craftsmanship.
- Exodus 31:3-11.
- The ability to build, maintain, or beautify things for God’s glory.
13. Serving.
- Romans 12:7; Ephesians 4:12; 1 Peter 4:11.
- The desire to respond to unmet needs and provide assistance. Doesn’t need recognition.
Heart Skills:
14. Helping.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28.
- The ability to assist others in doing their work without needing recognition.
15. Mercy.
- Romans 12:8.
- The ability to show kindness to those who are weak.
- The ability to detect hurt and empathize with those who are suffering. Provides a listening ear and support to those in crisis.
16. Encouragement.
- Romans 12:8.
- The ability to motivate and lift up those who are discouraged. The ability to notice what’s positive and share that with people. The heart to notice those struggling.
17. Hospitality.
- 1 Peter 4:9.
- The ability to make others, especially outsiders, feel welcomed. Can happen in church or at a meal, among other places.
18. Faith.
- 1 Corinthians 12:9.
- The ability to trust God for what cannot be seen and to have exceptional confidence in His promises.
19. Giving.
- Romans 12:8.
- The desire to give financially above what’s typically given. Can involve a lot of money or just a lot of sacrifice.
Spiritual Insight:
20. Wisdom.
- 1 Corinthians 12:8.
- Insight into particular situations and how to handle it.
21. Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 12:8.
- Insight into God’s truth. Also can be the ability to bring together a lot of information and break it down.
How Do I Discover My Spiritual Gift? Serve and follow the joy and fruitfulness.
- Unpack each word.
- This phrase closed sermon two of this series.
- These gifts can be used:
a. In ongoing ministry.
b. Outside the church.
c. In short-term projects.
d. In spontaneous situations.
