The Glory of Christ's Church | Unleashing the Glorious Church

Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeff Sherman   The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation   1.     Sola Scriptura; 2. Sola Christus; 3. Sola Gratia; 4. Sola Fide; 5. Sola Deo Gloria   Another Radical Reformation Doctrine: The Priesthood of All Believers   Why Discover and Use Your Spiritual Gifts   1. Obedience to God and his word. 1 Peter 4:10-11  2. The rest of the church suffers without your spiritual gifts.     1 Corinthians 12:12-26  3. Most everyone using their gifts in ministry is one mark of a healthy, mature church. Ephesians 4:16; 1 Cor. 12:12-26  4. It will help you obey the second greatest commandment. Matthew 22:39  5. It will help establish priorities and direction for your life.  6. It will help you feel more significant and valuable in the church. 1 Corinthians 12:18  How To Discover Your Spiritual Gifts  1.     Prayer2.     Study (Rom.12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:7-11; 28-31; Eph. 4:11)3.     Desire and interest4.     Fulfillment and joy5.     Effectiveness6.     Availability7.     Confirmation by othersMain Idea: Every Christian is a valuable, gifted minister, designed to serve Christ and His church is some manner.