A PART OF THE BODY

Introduction:

A. The Pathway of Salvation.

1. Hear, Believe, Repent, Confess, Be Baptized.

2. Live life with "A NEW MIND."

B. The Next Facet.

1. Become a Functioning Part of the Body.

2. We must seek our place.

3. We must use our talents.

Body: Romans 12: 3 - 8

I. A Christian's Personal Outlook.

A. Think highly, but not too highly!

l. You are a child of God.

2. You are one of the children.

3. All have sinned, including you.

B. Remember.

1. Keep your head on straight (soberly. not drunkenly).

2. God has blessed each one.

II. The Body.

A. Many Members - each individual.

B. One Body - individuals bonded together (by blood and fellowship of Jesus).

C. Different Functions - One Goal.

III. The Differing Gifts.

A. Prophecy - speaking God's Word to others.

B. Ministry - helping other people.

C. Teaching - helping others learn.

D. Exhortation - encouraging others.

E. Giving - supplying others needs.

F. Leadership - showing others the way.

G. Mercy - bridging the gap for others.

Conclusion:

A. How Has God Blessed You?

l. Are you talented in one of these areas?

2. Are you talented in more than one?

B. How Are You Using What God Has Given You?

C. Are You Ashamed Or "Proud" Of What You Have Done And Are Doing For God?