Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeff Sherman
The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation
1. Sola Scriptura; 2. Sola Christus; 3. Sola Gratia; 4. Sola Fide; 5. Sola Deo Gloria
Another Radical Reformation Doctrine: The Priesthood of All Believers
Why Discover and Use Your Spiritual Gifts
1. Obedience to God and his word. 1 Peter 4:10-11
2. The rest of the church suffers without your spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
3. Most everyone using their gifts in ministry is one mark of a healthy, mature church. Ephesians 4:16; 1 Cor. 12:12-26
4. It will help you obey the second greatest commandment. Matthew 22:39
5. It will help establish priorities and direction for your life.
6. It will help you feel more significant and valuable in the church. 1 Corinthians 12:18
How To Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
1. Prayer
2. Study (Rom.12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:7-11; 28-31; Eph. 4:11)
3. Desire and interest
4. Fulfillment and joy
5. Effectiveness
6. Availability
7. Confirmation by others
Main Idea: Every Christian is a valuable, gifted minister, designed to serve Christ and His church is some manner.
