Belonging
In the Sladebrook Family

Session Six: Spiritual Gifts - Expecting God's Growth
"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good ...                               he gives them to each one, just as he determines" 
1Corinthians 12v 7 & 11
If we are to genuinely reproduce the life of Christ within a community, we need help. Belonging together as God's people demands patience and a loving acceptance of each other. Left to ourselves, this is impossible. That is why God has given us the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help us grow, becoming the vibrant, grace-driven people that He desires and deserves. 

What is…? The Principle:
What are Spiritual Gifts?	"pneumatikon" - "spirituals"
 "charismata" - "gift of grace" 

Why Do We Need Spiritual Gifts? 
•	To LOVE as Christ loved - John 15v 12 
•	To SERVE each other - Ephesians 4v 12 
•	To GROW in godly character - 2Peter 3v 18 
•	To REACH a lost world -1Corinthians 14v 24-25 
What if... ? The Potential:
What Encourages Spiritual Gifts? 
•	Experience a Loving Atmosphere -1Corinthians 14v 1 
•	Express a Servant Heart -1Corinthians 14v 12 
•	Expect a Tolerant Outlook -1Corinthians 12v 25 
•	Expand a Continuing Hunger-1Corinthians 12v 31