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September 21, 2025
Colossians 3:11 “Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.” English Standard Version
Serving Sets Up the Supernatural.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. English Standard Version
“As each has received a gift…”
“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life thinking it's stupid”
-Albert Einstein -
Your Passion Reveals Your Purpose.
“…Use it to serve one another…”
Romans 12:4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. New International Version
Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. New International Version
Spiritual Gift Defined – Divine Enablement
“…As good stewards…”
“…As one who serves by the strength that God supplies…”
“…In order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ…”
Hebrew Word: עָבַד (ʿābad)
Worship isn’t just with our lips; it’s with our LIVES.
Shepherds should smell like sheep; Priests should smell like sacrifice.
-Russell Johnson -
God’s fire finds sacrifice
Psalms 116:12-19 "What can I give back to God for the blessings he's poured out on me? I'll lift high the cup of salvation—a toast to God! I'll pray in the name of God; I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, and I'll do it together with his people. When they arrive at the gates of death, God welcomes those who love him. Oh, God, here I am, your servant, your faithful servant: set me free for your service! I'm ready to offer the thanksgiving sacrifice and pray in the name of God. I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, and I'll do it in company with his people, In the place of worship, in God's house, in Jerusalem, God's city. Hallelujah!" The Message