Seize the Day (part 2)

Seize the day with your God given abilities

Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)

3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to

think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)

4For as in one body we have many members, and the

members do not all have the same function, 5so we,

though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)

Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)6Having gifts that differ

according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if

prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7if service, in our serving; the one who

teaches, in his teaching

8the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who

contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy,

with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:3-8 (ESV)

3 truths that every born again believer

can claim

1) God has equipped me with spiritual gifts and talents (vs 3)

3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to

think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith

that God has assigned.

1) God has equipped me with spiritual gifts and talents (vs 3)

A) Spiritual gifts and talents should move us to humility not arrogance

B) Spiritual gifts and talents should move us to excitement not frustration

2) God has called me to use my gifts in the service of His church (vs 4-6a)

4For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all

have the same function, 5so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and

individually members one of another.

2) God has called me to use my gifts in the service of His church (vs 4-6a)

6Having gifts that differ according to the grace given

to us, let us use them:

A) Every Christian needs to serve in the church

B) Every church needs serving Christians

2) God has called me to use my gifts in the service of His church (vs 4-6a)

3) God has given me the responsibility to use my gifts and

talents for His glory (vs 6-8)6Having gifts that differ according to the

grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7if service, in our serving; the one who

teaches, in his teaching

3) God has given me the responsibility to use my gifts and

talents for His glory (vs 6-8)8the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one

who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

3) God has given me the responsibility to use my gifts and

talents for His glory (vs 6-8)

A) Don't seek, just serve,

God will show

3) God has given me the responsibility to use my gifts and

talents for His glory (vs 6-8)

B) Don't worry, just work,

God will give wisdom

3) God has given me the responsibility to use my gifts and

talents for His glory (vs 6-8)

C) Don't fear, have faith,

God will make the body function