Ephesians: Things Money Can’t Buy Ephesians 4:11-16: The Purpose of Spiritual GiftsNovember 25, 2012Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 4:11And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called… Ephesians 4:1 NKJVVs 7: Discovering your spiritual giftApp: The key to understanding your gift(s) is your position in Christ, then out of that beginning to walk in faith serving others.Vs 11: Defining Leadership Gifts•Apostles Vs. apostles•Prophets: Forth-tellers Vs. Foretellers•The gift of evangelism Vs. each of our parts in evangelism•Pastor as a non-profession•The teacher’s passion to studyVs 12: Leaders equip church people to do the ministry4 Apps on Spiritual Gifts:App 1: Who gets what gifts is God’s decision, therefore, your part is to be grateful and faithful with what you have, never comparing.App 2: Since it’s God who enables you to understand and to exercise your Spiritual Gifts, the closer you walk with Him the greater you will understand your gift and be effective in using it.App 3: Never pursue your spiritual gift to the detriment of your character. …eagerly desire the greater gifts.And now I will show you the most excellent way. 1Corinthians 12:31App 4: Know the purpose of your Spiritual GiftVs 12a: To serveVs 12b: To edifyVs 13: To completeVs 14: To protectVs 15: Truth + LoveSee Romans 12:4-8 and 1Corinthians 12:4-11What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?