According to the Grace
ONE SOURCE
ONE BODY
ONE PURPOSE
Opening scripture
Romans12:1-8
1) Prophecy: Grace given by the Holy Spirit, According to Faith, Consistent with The Word
Acts 11:27-30
PROPHECY PRODUCES PREPARATION
Agabus’s prophecy didn’t produce fear. It propelled action.
2)Ministry : Service given for the benefit of others
Acts 6:1-7
We cannot separate spiritual ministry from practical service
Sometimes the ANOINTING looks like meeting a need
3) Teaching: Grace enabled ability to communicate The Truth of God’s Word
Acts 18:24-28
A teacher doesn’t have just something interesting to say, He has something biblical to explain
4) Exhortation : To call alongside and strengthen
Acts 11:21-24
KEEP GOING, STAY COMMITTED, CLEVE TO THE LORD
5) Giving: Grace gift to use resources to meet needs and to advance the Kingdom
( NOT LIMITED TO MONEY)
Acts 4:32-37
Giving says, God has placed something in my hands that can meet your need
6) Leadership: stand before and lead as you care for and provide clear direction
Acts 27:21-25
Leadership says who I am and who I serve
7) Mercy: Turning compassion into Action
Acts 9:36-39
Mercy says I see you and I am with you
These gifts are not something we earned.
They are GRACE given by God.
They are EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit.
And they are given for the BENEFIT OF OTHERS.