The Avenue Church
Church at the Lake - Deploying Our Gifts
Locations & Times
Pueblo State Park
Pueblo, CO 81007, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
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1. We are One Body with Many Parts
A. There Are Different Gifts
B. There Are Various Ways to Serve
C. God Works in Different Ways
2. Every Part Has a Role
A. Gifts have a Natural Propensity, but also Must be Cultivated.
B. Using Our Gifts is a Key Aspect of Loving Others
C. Deploying Our Gifts Allows Us to Serve with Enthusiasm
3. Every Role is Essential, So Every Part is Vital
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Discussion Questions - Re-read our main passage from this week (1 Corinthians 12:4-27) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:
1. What’s your favorite way to serve other people?
2. How would the Body of Christ suffer if you stopped serving?
3. What’s one way you’ve always wanted to serve but haven’t had the chance?
4. Can you get burned out if you’re serving within the realm of your gifting? Why or why not?
5. How do you see yourself making the biggest difference for the Kingdom of God?
6. How is serving others an expression of your love for God?
7. What’s your next step in response to this message?
1. What’s your favorite way to serve other people?
2. How would the Body of Christ suffer if you stopped serving?
3. What’s one way you’ve always wanted to serve but haven’t had the chance?
4. Can you get burned out if you’re serving within the realm of your gifting? Why or why not?
5. How do you see yourself making the biggest difference for the Kingdom of God?
6. How is serving others an expression of your love for God?
7. What’s your next step in response to this message?
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https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/TheAvenueChurchTHRIVE IN YOUR UNIQUE SPIRITUAL GIFTS by Jamie Ivey
Much mystery surrounds the spiritual gifts, and it often leaves us in confusion. We ask, “What is my spiritual gift? Should I take an online quiz to find out? Why do I envy others’ gifts?” In this Breakout session at the 2017 Sparrow Conference, Jamie Ivy reminds us that we are each uniquely gifted to strengthen the faith of those around us.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/interactive-content/525463/detailsTHE ESSENTIAL MINISTRY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST by Paul Tripp
In this session from the Gospel Coalition Clarus Regional Conference, Paul Tripp, international conference speaker and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care, wrestles with the important role God has called us to in sharing His grace with each other
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