Discovering & Using Spiritual Gifts in your Life Group

*You may find it helpful to listen to the following sermons given at NBCC related to the topic of spiritual gifts.

• August 1, 2021 - Ephesians 4:7-14

• August 8, 2021 – Ephesians 4:7-14

• August 15, 2021 – Ephesians 4:15-16

• January 31, 2016

• September 15, 2019

Read 1 Corinthians 12-13

• Who gives the gifts?

• What is the purpose of the gifts?

• Why is it important that each person discovers and uses his/her spiritual gifts?

• How do these verses encourage both humility and pro-activity in the Christian?

• Why is love the critical piece regardless of a person’s gifting? Read Romans 12:3-8

• What spirit does Paul remind us to have as we examine and use our spiritual gifts?

• What are some of the gifts you see listed?

• How does this verse both affirm each person and the different roles/expressions of spiritual gifts?

Read Ephesians 4:11-16

• What are the purposes of the different leadership roles?

• What role do spiritual gifts play in building up the church?

• What role do spiritual gifts play in unifying the church?

Read Matthew 25:14-30

• What does Jesus have to say about people not using the gifts entrusted to them?

• How do these verses encourage you to discover and use your spiritual gifts?

Click here to take a short test to help you identify your spiritual gifts.

I received the following results from the spiritual gift test: (*It is very important to talk with those in your life and life group who know you well to confirm if these are spiritual gifts people see in you.)

How could I imagine using my spiritual gift to help build up our life group and NBCC?