Serving others in the church

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Serving others in the church
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Givers or TakersSea of Galilee or Dead Sea
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GOD is ABLE to use ANYONE
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ACTS 2 v42-47They devoted themselves to the
apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was
filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous
signs were done by the apostles. All the
believers were together and had everything in
common. Selling their possessions and goods, they
gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they
continued to meet together in the temple courts.
They broke bread in their homes and ate together
with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and
enjoying the favour of all the people. And the
Lord added to their number daily those who were
being saved
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There was growthThere was community There was
service There were resources
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What do we think people wouldve said?
It was good
excellence
I was moved
It kept my interest
emotions
creativity
It spoke into my life
transformational teaching
I cant wait until next time
irresistibility
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Contribution
Sacrificial
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Spiritual Gifts wisdom, knowledge, faith,
healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, discerning
spirits, speaking interpreting tongues,
apostles, teaching, administration, evangelists,
pastors, serving, encouraging, contributing
resources, leadership and showing mercyHeart
Abilities Personalities Experiences
Each one should use whatever gift he has received
to serve others, faithfully administering Gods
grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4 v10
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Contribution
Sacrificial
Where are you?
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1. They do what ever is needed even if it appears
beneath them.2. They see a need and act on it,
even if it inconvenient3. They are faithful to
the task or service they are doingThey finish
it, fulfil their responsibilities, keep their
promises complete their commitments4. They are
trustworthy dependable
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5. They think of others before themselves6. They
focus on their own task and let others do
theirs7. They are secure in who they are they
dont do it for affirmation or reward8. They are
stewards of resources not owners9. They see
service as opportunity not obligation
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We cannot do great things, but we can do little
things with great love
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What would people say each week?
It was good
excellence
I was moved
It kept my interest
emotions
creativity
It spoke into my life
transformational teaching
I cant wait until next week
irresistibility
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Contribution
Sacrificial
Where are you?
Where would you like to be?