Service of the Word 12th Feb 2012

THE SERMON

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Ministry

Purposes of

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of1. EVERYONE called to SERVE‘Each one should use whatever gift

they has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.’ 1 Peter 4:10

‘Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.’ 1 Cor 12:7

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of1. EVERYONE called to SERVE‘For we are God’s workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ Eph 2:10

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of1. EVERYONE called to SERVE‘...he who gave some to be apostles,

some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,..’ Eph 4:11-13

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of2. EQUIPPED by the SPIRIT‘Now to each one the manifestation of

the Spirit is given for the common good.’ 1 Cor 12:7

A list of possible gifts

‘All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.’

1 Cor 12:11

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of2. EQUIPPED by the SPIRIT

Romans 12:6-8• Teaching, Leadership, etc.Eph 4:11• Pastors, Apostles, etc.1 Cor 12:28• Helps, Administration

To help us serve others

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of3. ENGAGE in SERVICE

‘I don’t know’ – do nothing

‘I don’t know’ – do something

‘Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter;

we are all the work of your hand.’ Isa 64:8

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of3. ENGAGE in SOMETHING

SHAPE

Spiritual Gifts – gifts God has given?Heart (passion) – what do I love to do?Abilities – what are my natural talents?Personality – best suit me to serve?Experience – what experiences have I

had?

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Christ-likeness

Purposes of1. EVERYONE called to SERVE2. EQUIPPED by the SPIRIT3. ENGAGE in SERVICE

so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,..’ Eph 4:12-13