Episode 4: Sea Change Church Rooted in The Spirit S1E4 – The Epistles: Fruits and Gifts - Gift Sandwich - Pastor Adam Stadtmiller

July 19, 2026Sea Change ChurchRooted in The SpiritS1E4 – The Epistles: Fruits and GiftsGift SandwichPastor Adam Stadtmiller1 Peter 4:7-117 The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober minded for the sake ofyour prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude ofsins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use itto serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one whospeaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—inorder that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory anddominion forever and ever. Amen.Big Idea: God entrusted you with a gift. Use it to serve others and make Jesus known.1. Your Gift Is an ASSIGNMENT2. God sandwiches gifts between maturity and His glory.1. Your Gift Is an ASSIGNMENT: Vs. 10 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serveone another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:● Every believer has received a gift.● Spiritual gifts are entrusted, not earned.● We are stewards, not owners.○ Steward— oikonomos oy-koh-NOH-moss: A manager entrusted withsomeone else's resources.2. God sandwiches gifts between maturity and His glory. Vs.7-10 The end of all things isat hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use itto serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:● The Context of Gifts: Peter places spiritual gifts in between Christianmaturity and his glory. Gifts without maturity are dangerous.○ Maturity is the starting line of GIFTS: Pray earnestly (v.7), Love deeply(v.8) Show hospitality (v.9)■ Gifts without maturity are dangerous.○ Spiritual gifts flourish in a life marked by prayer, love, andservice—not performance.● Gifted believers should glorify God the most: 11 whoever speaks, as one whospeaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength thatGod supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through JesusChrist. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.The fruit reveals God's character. The gifts reveal God's power.Practical Takeaway: This week take the Sea Change Spiritual Gifts test at seachangechurch.orgDiscussion Questions:1. How does seeing your spiritual gift as an assignment—not an achievement—change yourperspective?2. Which area needs the most growth in your life right now: prayer, love, or hospitality?3. How can you use your spiritual gift to serve someone this week?4. Why is spiritual maturity just as important as spiritual giftedness?5. What's one step you can take this week to better discover or develop your spiritual gift?