Gifts That Serve The Body

Intro: Toughening and Pounding take a long time, and bring glory to Christ
Prop: We have been saved to worship and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. He has given each of us gifts to build up the body and maintain the unity of the church.
I. We Are One Body In Christ: (v 4-6a)
A. One and Many
B. Members of One Another With Different Functions.
II. Gifts That Serve The Body (v 6b-8)
A. Speaking Gifts
B. Serving Gifts
Application: Where do you fit in? Serve as Jesus did. What is in your hand? Find the needs around you! Make yourself available. Evaluate the fruit of your work. Remember 1 Peter 4; use these gifts as good stewards.