From Pastor Darrol Hood's series "A Faith That Works. James 3:1-12

Sermon by Pastor Darrol Hood of the First Baptist Church of Frostproof Florida.

November 13, 2022 "Offering Thanksgiving"

Luke 17:11-19

1. Trace your blessings to their source. (Psalm 103:1-5)

When you count your blessings don't forget the -Blesser"

2. Let His mercy dictate your praise. (Psalm 35:27-28)

The one who has been healed much praises much.

3. See the place gratitude has in salvation.

"your faith has made you well".

"sozo"- saved, rescued from danger

Gratitude is a part of worship and worship is the essence of saving faith.

Lessons from a  blind man.

Pastor Darrol Hood's message Back To Basics "Ministry".

Message from Pastor Darrol Hood to the First Baptist Church of Frostproof on 10/2/2022.

September 25, 2072 Back To Basics—"Spiritual Gifts"

What the Bible Says about Gifts

"Now about spiritual gifts, I do not want you to be ignorant," 1 Cor. 12:1;

"As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the  grace of God" 1 Peter 4:10

Three Passages That Lists the "Gifts of the Spirit" : Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Ephesians 4:10-12

A SPIRITUAL GIFT: Is a special ability, given by the Holy Spirit to every believer at their conversion, to be used to minister to others and therefore build up the Body of Christ

10 Truths about Spiritual Gifts

1. Only BELIEVERS  have spiritual gifts. 1 Car, 2:14

2. Every Christian has at least one (1) SPIRITUAL gift. 1 Cor, 7:7 3,No one receives ALL OF the gifts. 1 Cor 12:27-30

4. No single gift is given to EVERYONE. 1 Cor, 12:29-30

5. You can't EARN OR WORK FOR a spiritual gift. Eph. 4:7 5. The HOLY SPIRIT decides what gifts I get, 1 Cor. 12:11 7. The gifts I'm given are PERMANENT, Rom. 11:29 8, I am to DEVELOP the gifts God gives me, 1 Tim. 4:14

9. It's a sin to WASTE the gifts God gave me, 1 Car. 4:1-2

10. Using my gifts HONORS God and EXPANDS me. John 15:8 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts

A, NOT FOR MY BENEFIT, BUT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS.  (Ephesians 4:12)

B. TO PRODUCE MATURITY AND HARMONY IN OUR CHURCH F MILY.

C. RECOGNIZE THAT YOU HAVE BOTH A PRIMARY AND A SECONDARY MINISTRY IN YOUR CHURCH:

My PRIMARY MINISTRY  commitment should be in the area where I am GIFTED.

My SECONDARY MINISTRY  includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am NEEDED.

Cautions About Spiritual Gifts

1. Don't confuse gifts with natural talents.

2. Don't confuse gifts with the Fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23 "Fruit" show my Maturity.

"Gifts" show my Ministry.

3. Don't confuse gifts with Christian Roles

4. Be aware of the "gift projection" tendency.

(Expecting others to serve the way you do)

5. Don't feel my gift makes me superior to others. 1 Cor, 12: 21

6. Realize that using my gifts without love is worthless!! 1 Cor, 13: 1-3

* How to Discover Your Gifts

1. ANALYZE - Use the "Spiritual Gifts Survey" .

2. Pray- Ask God for wisdom and direction. 

3. TRIAL AND ERROR - Experiment with different areas of service.

4. REQUEST INPUT FROM OTHERS  Ask others what gifts they see in me.

5. Humbly and gratefully accept the gift God gives you.

C. RECOGNIZE THAT YOU HAVE BOTH A PRIMARY AND A SECONDARY MINISTRY IN YOUR CHURCH:

My PRIMARY MINISTRY  commitment should be in the area where I am GIFTED.

My SECONDARY MINISTRY  includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am NEEDED.

Cautions About Spiritual Gifts

1. Don't confuse gifts with natural talents.

2. Don't confuse gifts with the Fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23 "Fruit" show my Maturity.

"Gifts" show my Ministry.

3. Don't confuse gifts with Christian Roles

4. Be aware of the "gift projection" tendency.

(Expecting others to serve the way you do)

5. Don't feel my gift makes me superior to others. 1 Cor, 12: 21

6. Realize that using my gifts without love is worthless!! 1 Cor 13: 1-3

* How to Discover Your Gifts

1. ANALYZE - Use the "Spiritual Gifts Survey" .

2. Pray- Ask God for wisdom and direction. 

3. TRIAL AND ERROR - Experiment with different areas of service.

4. REQUEST INPUT FROM OTHERS  Ask others what gifts they see in me.

5. Humbly and gratefully accept the gift God gives you.

Pastor Darrol Hood's message 9-18-22

Discipleship is a process that takes believers from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

First Baptist Church of Frostproof

Pastor Darrol Hood's message on getting back to the basics of our salvation and what is it that God has called us to do?