Gifts of the Spirit - General Preaching

We often look at the talents of others and feel a sense of lack, or perhaps a twinge of "holy envy." But the Word of God reminds us that the Holy Spirit divides to every man severally as He wills. In this message, we explore the divine architecture of the Body of Christ. You weren't meant to carry every gift; you were meant to carry your gift. When we reject insecurity and stop the "comparison game," we open ourselves up to the beauty of community. By surrounding ourselves with those whose gifts differ from our own, we grow beyond our individual limitations and step into the fullness of God's plan. We are equipped not for our own glory, but "for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). Recognizing that our gifts differ according to the grace given to us (Romans 12:6–8). Remembering that every good and perfect gift is from above (James 1:17) and is entirely undeserved. Discover how to move from a place of inferiority to a place of impact. Learn why your specific gift—no matter how small you think it is—is vital to the health of the Church. "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal." — 1 Corinthians 12:7