Unmerited FavorFreely GivenA GiftMercy Where Punishment is DeservedUnconditionalGRACE:

"And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." - Romans 11:6

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.- 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Not Sinner, No Grace NeededSinner, Favor Must Be EarnedSinner Saved by Grace

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done." - Genesis 50:20

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others....- 1 Peter 4:10a1) Each Christian Has Been Given a GiftMore Literal: "Just as each one received a gift, serve it for each other."

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others....- 1 Peter 4:10a2) Gifts are Given for Service

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.- Ephesians 3:7-92) Gifts are Given for Service

...faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10b3) The Exercise of Our Gifts is the Distribution of Gods Grace

...faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10b4) The Gifts God Gives Vary From Person to Person

"There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men." - 1 Corinthians 12:65) Gifts are the Outpouring of Divine Power

Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body.- 1 Corinthians 12:14-166) No Gift is Unnecessary (Thus, No Christian is Unnecessary)

Body in Motionvs.Mr. Body

The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. - 1 Corinthians 12:21-227) No Gift is of Greater Value Than Any Other

APPLICATION #1: For Those Who Dont Know Their GiftsAsk, How Have You Seen God Work Through Me?Spend 5-10 Years Trying Different Church Ministries

APPLICATION #2: For Those Who Want To Clarify Their GiftsFloppy OptionWeb OptionSee KioskSee KayReport Explanation ClassesMay 1 or May 8 2nd Service

APPLICATION #3: Reevaluate Your Gifts and CallingBut eagerly desire the greater gifts. - 1 Corinthians 12:31If anyone sets his heard on being an overseer, he desires a noble tasks.- 1 Timothy 3:1b

APPLICATION #3: Reevaluate Your Gifts and CallingService RolesIntermittent CommitmentShepherding RolesRegular CommitmentPhilip in Acts 6:5Philip in Acts 21:8