1 Peter 4:1-11
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm
yourselves also with the same intention (for
whoever has suffered with the flesh has
finished with sin), so as to live for the rest of
your earthly life no longer by human desire
but by the will of God. You have already spent
enough time doing what the Gentiles like to
do,
living
licentiousness,
passions,
drunkenness, rebels, carousing, and lawless
idolatry.
1 Peter 4:1-11
They are surprised that you no longer join them in
the same excess of dissipation, and so they
blasphemy. But they will have to give an
accounting to him who stands ready to judge the
living and the dead. For this is the reason the
Gospel is proclaimed even to the dead, so that,
though they have been judged in the flesh, as
everyone is judged, they might live in the spirit as
God does.
The end of all things is near; therefore be serious
and discipline yourselves for your prayers.
1 Peter 4:1-11
Above all, maintain constant love for another, for
love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospital to
one another without complaining. Like good
stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one
another with whatever gift each of you has
received. Whoever speaks must do so as one
speaking the very words of God; whoever serves
must do so with the strength God supplies, so
that God may be glorified in all things through
Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and power
forever and ever. Amen.
How Familiar is This?
• We are a fellowship of Christians joined
together to praise and worship God
according to the teachings of the Bible.
• We are called to nurture and encourage
each other in spiritual growth.
• Our commitment is to glorify God’s
presence in the world through service
and mission.
The Gifts Basket of the Holy Spirit
• Manifestation Gifts
– 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
– “anerosis” manifestations
– Working of the Holy Spirit
through a believer.
– Cannot dictate or predict
• Ministry Gifts
– Ephesians 4:11
– “didami” – given to
– Functions not possessions
given to persons to be
equippers for the rest of the
Body of Christ
The Gifts Basket of the Holy Spirit
• Motivational Gifts
– Romans 12:6-8
– “Carisma” – Gift
given freely and
graciously
– Given to all to nurture
and encourage each
other in ministry.
To Nurture and Encourage Each Other
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International/BuildingChurchLeaders.com. Used with
permission.
Motivational Gifts
Perceiver
Compassion
Person
Server
Administrator
Teacher
Giver
Exhorter
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Perceiver
Server
Teacher
Exhorter
Giver
Administrator
Compassion Person
Motivation Gifts
Perceiver
Compassion
Person
Server
Teacher
Administrator
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Perceiver – 12%
Server – 17%
Teacher - 6%
Exhorter – 16%
Giver – 6%
Administrator – 13%
Compassion Person – 30%
Exhorter
Giver
*Based on research of 1000 people over a 10 year period
representing over 100 groups of various states, provinces
and countries by Don and Katie Fortune.
How Do I Know MY Gifts?
?
• Listening to the
brief descriptions:
– What sounded like
you?
– What excites you in
ministry?
– If you could do
anything for Christ,
what would you do?
The Reformed Church’s Mission
• We are a fellowship of Christians joined
together to praise and worship God
according to the teachings of the Bible.
• We are called to nurture and encourage
each other in spiritual growth.
• Our commitment is to glorify God’s
presence in the world through service
and mission.