Serving One Another
1 Peter 4:8–11 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 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.
Read
- "A Quick Reference Guide to Spiritual Gifts" by Jesse Johnson (article)
- "Serving and Giving" by Jamie Dunlop (article)
- I Am a Church Member: The Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer (book)
- Life in the Body of Christ by Curtis Thomas (book)
- Take this short Spiritual Gifts Test to learn more about your gifts
Listen
- Romans 12:3-8 "No Small Gifts" (sermon)
- 1 Corinthians 13:3-13 "Love - the Greatest Virtue" (sermon)
Reflect
- Read Romans 12:3-8. Which of these activities do you most enjoy and see fruit?
- Why is it misleading to call church members "volunteers"?
- Who could you encourage this week by affirming their giftedness?
- How are you currently exercising your gift in the local church?
- What is one way you could sharpen and improve your gift for greater acts of service?
- Complete our Ministry Interest Form to help us better connect you with service opportunities