Rossville Christian Church
Sunday, September 12
- Blessed Assurance
- I Saw The Light
- Living Hope
- O Come To The Altar
- Your Great Name
- Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)
- Build on Your PassionGood Morning Church and welcome visitors. We are going to continue our study on Igniting our Passion for God. If you would go ahead and turn to Romans 12:6 in your Bibles. We are going to be talking about the gifts of the Spirit this morning. And Paul does a great job explaining the gifts in this chapter and what they are used for, he states: Read
Romans 12:6 NIV We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;PrayerJoke about French revolution (Faith, prophesy, helping) and guillotine. We are all blessed with gift and even in the instance of death, if we are quick to listen, we cannot help but use those gifts. Our gifts are different for each person but are perfectly matched to each individual’s use in God’s kingdom. They can definitely be used to build your passion for God. This first is to realize that these gifts come from the Spirit. Second, is to figure out how to use those gifts to build your passion. Finally, you can build your passion by using those gifts to inspire others in life. It all begins with understanding where our gifts come from.Use Your GiftsRomans 12:3–5 NIV For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.A. Fuel from God1. Best and longest burning fuel2. Because it is from God –John 10:14 NIV “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—a. It is a blessed giftb. Already thereB. Gifts from God1. What God designed us to be passionate about2. Different for everyonea. Genesis 49i. Issachar – good resting place, works hardii. Dan – Justiceiii. Joseph – Blessed in his service to Godb. All sons of Jacob or Israeli. All had their place and purposec. Blessed are those who search and find early onRomans 12:6–8 NIV We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.C. In the Church1. We all have talents, what’s yours (Time, Talents and Treasures)a. For me is computers and talkingi. Light hurricane lampb. For you it will be differenti. Maybe its encouraging – Light second lampii. Maybe it is building things – Light third lampiii. Perhaps its hospitality - Light fourth lamp2. The Church can use them for ministryColossians 3:17 NIV And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.a. These gifts are not meant for personal gainb. Meant for the growth of the kingdom firstD. Glory of God –Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.1. God did create usa. God does know usb. He set us apart for a special mission of our own2. Our part will succeeda. Joseph – Gen 49b. Promises fulfilledLive Your PassionRomans 12:9–10 NIV Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.A. Love Must be Sincere1. Common saying, fake it till you make ita. Doesn’t work in the kingdomb. Try and Try again works until you find your gift2. Earnestly seek your giftsa. For the good of othersI hate speaking in front of people, it terrifies me - yet here I am.b. Every Biblical leader, except Jesus was given giftsc. Many of them went against their fleshd. Perfectly suited to their talents and to their Spirite. Perfectly suited to help others - Love must be sincereB. Your gifts inspire theirs through your love –Romans 12:11–16 NIV Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.1. They see your lovea. Know us by two things - Fruits and loveb. That’s what inspires people2. Tireless lovea. The fuel never burns outb. Our fire can light the fire of othersi. Especially your enemiesii. Especially those who we don’t think deserveLight one light with anotherIII. What to Do With EvilRomans 12:17–19 NIV Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.A. Show grace1. Hardest to doa. Costs you something and the perpetrator nothingb. We have a sacrificial faith, not a comfortable oneRomans 12:1 NIV Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.2. Let God Worka. God’s wrath is a terrible thingi. He can do more than anyoneb. His will avenge His people3. Instead Love Your EnemiesRomans 12:20–21 NIV On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.a. Be The light for someone elseMatthew 5:44 NIV But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,b. These actions will cause your light to burn brighterc. Because you are adding fuel to the flamei. Light eliminates the enemyii. brings warmth and love to the worldiii. People will either hate the light or be drawn to itFlame Grows BiggerConclusion: . Romans 12:6NIV2011
Romans 12:3–5NIV2011
John 10:14NIV2011
Romans 12:6–8NIV2011
Colossians 3:17NIV2011
Jeremiah 29:11NIV2011
Romans 12:9–10NIV2011
Romans 12:11–13NIV2011
Romans 12:14–16NIV2011
Romans 12:17–19NIV2011
Romans 12:1NIV2011
Romans 12:20–21NIV2011
Matthew 5:44NIV2011
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