Purpose 301

Segment 1

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Today we’re going to complete Purpose 301. Purpose 301 is the third of 4 consecutive events held each week. In this event, we will take a look at what makes up a person’s purpose and how you can begin to discover yours.

Event Objectives

1. Learn the 3 circles that make up your Purpose.

2. Take the DISC personality assessment.

3. Discover & Identify your spiritual gifts.

The 3 Circles of Personality.

Today we’re going to complete Purpose 301. Purpose 301 is the third of 4 consecutive events held each week. In this event, we will take a look at what makes up a person’s purpose and how you can begin to discover yours.

1. Your Past Experiences

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 NIV

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

“All things” includes all things – the good, the not so good, the things you wish had never happened, even the things you haven’t thought about for years.

2. Your Core Values

Proverbs 29:18 KJV 1900

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

When God made you, He planted within you certain things you value deeply. They’re hardwired into your heart.

Through your life experiences, God has begun to make them clear to you. These are the things you would be willing to die for. They explain how you come by your personal priorities. These things are your core values.

Clarify your core values.

2 Corinthians 13:8 NLT

8 For we cannot oppose the truth, but must always stand for the truth.

Core values in the Bible:

Samuel stood for integrity.

David stood for intimacy with the Father.

Solomon stood for wisdom.

Core values in public figures:

Billy Graham stood for evangelism.

Mother Theresa stood for compassion.

3. Your Personality & Spiritual Gifts

DISCOVERING YOUR PERSONALITY (DISC ASSESSMENT)

Ephesians 2:10 ESV

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Ephesians

1. Examining Four Personality Types

“D” Choleric

“I” Sanguine 11%

“I” Sanguine

“S” Phlegmatic

“C” Melancholy

2. Elements that Help to Develop Your Personality

1. Family History

2. Training

3. Mentors

4. Life Experiences

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

3. Exploring the Different Areas of Your Personality

1. Public

2. Private

3. Un-Perceived

Today we’re trying to discover your...

Potential

John 14:12 ESV

12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.

Segment 2

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS (SG ASSESSMENT)

1 Corinthians 12:1 NIV

1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

1 Corinthians

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE NOT...

1. Natural Aptitudes, Strengths or Abilities

Natural Aptitudes, Strengths or Abilities

Natural Aptitudes, Strengths or Abilities

Natural Aptitudes, Strengths or Abilities

We all have natural abilities that we’ve learned from those around us regardless of Christian faith.

2. Character Traits

We are all called to have character and our gifts should produce the nature of Jesus Christ in each person. A person should not say he has the “gift of peace” when we are all encouraged to develop that characteristic.

3. Titles and Positions

Spiritual gifts often lead to titles or positions but a person may have the gift without the role or the role without the gift.

4. For Show

Spiritual gifts are endowments given by God to His people for accomplishing His purpose on the earth. Spiritual gifts are given for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 14:1 NIV

1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.

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HOW DO I RECEIVE SPIRITUAL GIFTS?

1. Accept Jesus Christ as Lord of your life.

2. Acquire faith and truth in the area of your spiritual gifts.

3. Apply yourself to learning about spiritual gifts.

4. Ask for the Lord to give you spiritual gifts.

Segment 3

WHAT’S NEXT?

Hebrews 12:1–2 NIV

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1. Investigate your feelings. Your gift may tie in directly with your temperament and personality.

Investigate your feelings. Your gift may tie in directly with your temperament and personality.

2. Identify the opportunities.

Identify the opportunities.

Invest and grow in your gifts.

3. Inspect your results.

Inspect your results.

4. Insist on feedback from The Church Family.

Insist on feedback from The Church Family.

Next Steps

Schedule a 1 on 1 coffee with a pastor or team leader.

Discuss your personality & spiritual gifts with someone who knows you.

Start using your gifts! Serve & Group.

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