Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Spiritual GiftsPastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - We demonstrate the unity of the Spirit by using our spiritual gifts to build up the body.TEXT - Ephesians 4:11-16 1. America has always been divided. * Ephesians 4:14* Matthew 12:252. Why are we (Christians) not more united?* Ephesians 4:1-6* 1 Corinthians 12:1 3. The Spirit brings unity.* Ephesians 4:13* 1 Corinthians 12:12-3 4. We demonstrate unity by using our gifts.* Ephesians 4:11-12* 1 Corinthians 12:7,27 NEXT STEPS1. Discover your gifts. (Learn by doing.)2. Use your gifts. (Grow the body.) 3. Don’t make excuses. (We need everybody.) REFLECTION: Gift-Based MinistryAt Cedar Hills, our ministry is shaped by the spiritual gifts, personalities, and passions of our congregation. “The right person, in the right place, at the right time” is the essence of this approach.  Prayerfully consider what this means for you!  ·        Gift-based ministry requires reliance on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to build up the body. It is God’s job to give gifts. It