Sermon Outlines - Spiritual Gifts to Serve 1-17-10

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Posted by: Pastor Van Buskirk	1/16/2010 6:59 AM
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Spiritual Gifts to Serve God gives us the spiritual gift of faith so that we may trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. He also gives us other spiritual gifts so that we may serve others in this world and witness to the goodness, mercy and grace of God. Saint Paul explains (1 Corinthians 12:4-7 ESV): “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” What are your spiritual gifts and how are you using them? Some people say, “I do not have any gifts.” That is not true. Every believer has spiritual gifts, not the same ones, but at least one. And I have never met anyone who only had one. Why discover them? So that you may fulfill the purpose that God placed you on earth for. There is nothing more important than knowing Jesus Christ as your Savior and fulfilling the purpose for your life. That is true joy, not only for you, but also for the people you serve in Jesus’ name. Some people know their spiritual gifts, but use them primarily to serve themselves. That is selfishness and rebellion. The devil tempted Jesus Christ to use His power to turn stones into bread (Matthew 4). But, Jesus told him that “man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” God tells us to use our spiritual gifts “for the common good.” Ask fellow Christians to help you learn about and develop your spiritual gifts that you may fulfill your purpose in life and have the joy of seeing others benefit in Christ to God’s glory. Amen. Pastor Raymond Van Buskirk, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Baytown, TX www.rlcbaytown.org
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