The Operation of the Spiritual Gifts
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Intro
Intro
Text - 1 Corinthians 12.4-7
4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
Title - The Operation of the Spiritual Gifts
Series - Spiritual Gifts and the Church
Review
Review
What spiritual gifts are not
They are not natural talents and skills
They are not the fruit of the Spirit
They are not Christian roles
This Part
This Part
How the spiritual gifts operate in the church.
Different Gifts, Different Ministries
Different Gifts, Different Ministries
4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.
Based on our Bible references, we can group the gifts under three categories according to their benefits in the body of Christ.
all gifts contribute to the edifying and growth of the body, but some have specific purposes and strengths.
Equipping Gifts
Equipping Gifts
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
Importance Functions of Equipping gifts
they equip the saints for ministry
through the Word
through fresh revelations from God
by extensive teaching of the Scripture
through regular ministering of the Word
they edify the Body of Christ
the churches are established in sond doctrine
Paul’s prayer
16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
Ministering Gifts
Ministering Gifts
Ministry/Service
Exhortation
Leadership
Giving
Mercy
Administration
Helps
Hospitality
Voluntary Poverty
Martyrdom
Celibacy
Important functions of Ministering gifts
they meet the needs of individual believers
they meet the needs of the congregation
they provide comfort for the hurting
they provide guidance for the confused
they provide encouragement for the discouraged and troubled
they provide healing for the sick
they offer their lives for the benefit of others
Example
The first “deacons”
5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
7 Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Empowering Gifts
Empowering Gifts
word of knowledge
word of wisdom
faith
healing
miracle
discerning of spirits
speaking in tongues
interpretation of tongues
Important functions of Empowering gifts
they give the Word for specific situations
they boost the faith of others
they help spark revivals and passionate worship and praise
they empower the believers for specific occasions
Examples
Philip’s ministry in Samaria
5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.
6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.
8 And there was great joy in that city.
Different Gifts, Different Activities
Different Gifts, Different Activities
6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
Each gift operates under different levels of strength.
3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
God appoints to us according to the measure of faith
11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
God supplies the ability (strength) to operate the gift in us
Examples
Pastors
some can handle 20 families, others more
some can influence beyond his church, others cannot
some can oversee multiple congregations
Teachers
some teach as pastors, some as elders
some teach from the pulpit, others in small groups
some teach as lecturers, some as writers, or other means
Apostles
some do not go beyond their people, some go to other nations
Administration
financial administrators (treasurers)
household stewards
church stewards (custodian)
Organizer of big events, small events
Giving
some in cash, others in kind
some give in small things, others give away big time
Exhortation
from the pulpit
through personal conversation
through music
Prophesying
through preaching
through conversation
through music
Service/Ministry
as deacons, others as ordinary members
as missionary workers, others as church workers
as elders, others as leaders in specific groups
Some gifts operate within a sphere of influence.
13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you.
14 For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ;
15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men’s labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere,
16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s sphere of accomplishment.
17 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
Examples
pastors do not discipline another’s flock, although they can warn or admonish
Apostles have their own area of operation
some teachers influence only children, others young and old
some leaders lead members, others lead other leaders
Gifts Operating in the Ministry
Gifts Operating in the Ministry
What are the spiritual gifts that should be operating in the ministry
Existing Ministries and Services
Existing Ministries and Services
Pastor
pastoring
teaching
leadership
administration
service
giving
mercy
word of knowledge
word of wisdom
Elder/Overseer
Pastoring
Teaching
Exhortation
Service
Leadership
Discerning of spirits
Deacons
Service
Helps
Giving
Hospitality
Administration
Discerning of spirits
Emcee
Leadership
Administration
Exhortation
Service
Faith
Helps
Word of wisdom
Word of knowledge
Song Leader
Leadership
Exhortation
Word of wisdom
Word of knowle
Musicians and Singers
Service
Prophecy
word of wisdom
faith
Bible Class Teachers
Teaching
Leadership
Service
Evangelist
Word of knowledge
Word of wisdom
Ushers
Service
Hospitality
Exhortation
word of wisdom
word of knowledge
Evangelist
Helps
Mentor / Discipler
Teaching
Exhortation
word of wisdom
Service
Helps
C.B.A.
Administration
Leadership
Service
Giving
Faith
Media Operator
Service
Hospitality
Administration
Note - in all these ministries, the empowering gifts can be ministered on a person-to-person basis
Possible Ministries and Services
Possible Ministries and Services
Benevolence Team
Mercy
Helps
Service
Prayer Team/Warriors
Faith
Mercy
Service
Missions Team
Service
Exhortation
Faith
Church Newsletter Team
Teaching
Service
Leadership
Song Writer
Teaching
word of wisdom
exhortation
Note - in all these ministries, the empowering gifts can be ministered on a person-to-person basis
Conclusion
Conclusion
How to discover your spiritual gifts
How to discover your spiritual gifts
Pre-requisites
become a Spirit-filled Christin
believe int he spiritual gifts
be willing to work
Steps to discovering your spiritual gifts
Step 1 - Explore the possibilities
study the Bible
read extensively
get o know other gifted people
make the gifts a conversation piece
Step 2 - Experiment with as many gifts as you can
Look for needs
Volunteer for possible roles or functions
Step 3 - Examine your feelings
Step 4 - Evaluate your effectiveness
Step 5 - Expect confirmation from the body
31 But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
39 Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.
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