Church notes - September 2015

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Church notes - September 2015
6th September
Proverbs 22:16
Joshua 24:15

1 Corinthians 12:27 - 13:3
We get our identity from being a part of the Body of Christ.
A sense of security, identity and purpose.

But it is possible to become inwardly focused.
The Great Commission goes against that. We need to allow God to move us to be outwardly focused.
We have been placed into this world to serve it for Him.

Paul is talking about people exercising the gifts they had been given. Love needs to be included in everything. (Gr. Agape.)
We need to reach out to the world and use our gifts with that love. Without love, the gifts would cause offense. (Nothing is gained without love.)
Spiritual gifts are destructive without love.
We take the challenge of love and give in love.


13th September
1 Peter 4:7 -11
We have ownership over the Church. Jesus is the Head, but we have the responsibility to use our spiritual gifts in a way that allows the Church to be successful. How we use our gifts make all the difference. If the gifts remain unused, the Kingdom of God won't benefit.
We all have gifts so that we may contribute to the whole. Everyone has this responsibility.
e.g. Jarryd Hayne using his football ability for God.

1 Cor 12
The gifts come from the Spirit

Eph 4
They come through Jesus.

The Purpose of the Gifts - to build up the Church.
Not meant to be used selfishly or to be neglected, but to serve others in Love.

vs 11
We are to use the gifts diligently. They are all about God! This is not a trivial thing, but is very important!

vs 8, 9
The love is to be kept deep and constant.

God has forgiven us via Jesus death on the Cross.
A Sacrificial love.

Proverbs 10:12

If Love isn't constant, bickering ensues.

Hospitality
Expression of kindness and love.


20 September
Spiritual Gifts
1 ) We have all been called to ministry
Ephesians 4:11
Ephesians 2:10
We are called to ministry
1 Peter 2:26 - 28
Everything has changed for us.

Matthew 20:26 - 28

2) Every ministry is important
3) We are dependent on each other.
4) We have been uniquely designed for ministry

Don't be the missing piece. Be what God wants you to be for His Kingdom and People.

D. E. S. I. G. N.
D - Desire - What are you excited about? Where is your passion? Serving, teaching, music. If your gift is linked with your passion, God will use you greatly.
E - Experience
Psalm 56:8
Educational,
Spiritual - Where does God want you?,
Ministry,
Pain,
S - Spiritual Gift
I - Individual Style
We weren't made on a production line.
G - Growth Phase
- Where we are in our Christian Growth
N - Natural Abilities
What were we born with or, have picked up on the way.


27 September
Deuteronomy 7:9
Philippians 4:19

1 Timothy 4:7 - 16
Devote yourself vs 14
Do not neglect your gift vs14
Be diligent vs 15
Persevere vs 16

We may be overwhelmed, and feel like giving up, but don't give up! Devote yourself.
He is calling us to fresh strength.

Galatians 6:10

1 Corinthians 15:58

Our labour in Christian service is not in vain.

Has your gift grown cold, neglected and unused?

vs12 - 13
Timothy must identify his authority, that comes from the word of God.
He is to keep an eye on himself and his doctrine.
He needs to live a life that shows Jesus within him. (The doctrine is important, but the example we set is just as important).

vs16
The words don't mean salvation is earned, but that Timothy by his example to lead others to Christ.

2 Timothy 1:6

Kindle now the flames of your fire. We need to look after ourselves spiritually (Be in the Word of God every day)
Freshen your daily reading of the Word.