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?