SF631- The Holy Spirit, The Serving Gifts (1 Peter 4 10-11)
SF631
THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE SERVING GIFTS
1 Peter 4:10-11
INTRODUCTION
Three Works of the Holy Spirit
For Us: Salvation
In Us: Sanctification
Through Us: Service
A Spiritual Gift is a God-given ability to serve God in and through the body!
Principles Taught Here
To build the Church (10)
To bring glory to God (11)
Three Categories:
Speaking Gifts
Serving Gifts
Sign Gifts
Gifts Found in Four Books
Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 4
None of the lists are the same - because they are suggestive (as to type) not exhaustive!
Gifts are tailored to the needs of the church in that day and time!
The serving gifts are active gifts - they are the go-getters of the church.
1A. THE GIFT OF BELIEVING (1 Corinthians 12:9)
Faith = an extra-ordinary ability to trust God!
1B. It is Not Saving Faith
(Romans 12:3) "..., in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you."
2B. It is Not Growing Faith
(Mark 11:22) ""Have faith in God," Jesus answered."
Gal 5 - Fruit of the Spirit
(2 Thessalonians 1:3) "... your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing."
(Romans 10:17) "Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."
3B. It is Mountain Moving Faith
The God given ability to believe God for extra-ordinary things - Mountain moving Faith!!!
These are the Visionaries: willing to attempt the impossible for God!!!! (Hebrews 11:33-34)
David had this kind of faith when he faced Goliath!
These are folks who view life from God’s perspective!!!!
This kind of faith unleashes God’s miracle working power!
2A. THE GIFT OF DISCERNING (10)
The God given ability to distinguish between truth and error the divine and demonic.
Satan in a deceiver - offers counterfeits
(2 Corinthians 11:13‑15) "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. {14} And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. {15} It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve."
These folks have spiritual radar!
(1 John 2:20) "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth."
Have you ever heard someone preach and have a sense of uneasiness about it?
Danger is to become prideful and over critical
3A. THE GIFT OF HELPING (28)
The God given ability of serving in any supportive role!
Timothy - Paul
John Mark
These are the folks who work in the background!
Ushers, greeters, care group leaders, child care workers, choir members, secretaries, media, etc....
Not popular - but necessary!
4A. THE GIFT OF LEADING (28b)
Two words
Administration: to steer a ship
Leadership (Romans 12:8): to preside over others
The God given ability to lead the church!
Pastors - Deacons - Directors
We do not determine leaders by popular vote, but by Spiritual leadership and gifting!!!!
Beware of those who seek and desire to lead!
5A. THE GIFT OF GIVING (Romans 12:8)
The God given ability to make money and give money with a cheerful heart!
“Generously” = without an ulterior motives
Barnabas had this gift!
Danger: be careful not to be a soft touch
6A. THE GIFT OF CARING (8c)
The God given ability to show love and care and to give compassion to hurting people.
Medical professions
Visiting hospitals, rest homes, prisons, shut-ins, do enjoy helping heal hurting folks
APPLICATION
What to do...
(Romans 12:1) "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God‑‑this is your spiritual act of worship."
Surrender - Submit - Serve!
