Big Idea: Show the Love of Christ in the Power of the Spirit as a Member of the Body

1. Show the love of Christ in the power of the Spirit with JESUS AS LORD (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)

a.The command for spiritual gifts - 1 Corinthians 14:1

2. Show the love of Christ in the power of the Spirit through DIVERSE GIFTS OF GRACE (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

a. Spiritual gifts are gifts of grace
i. God's power at the point of our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)
b. Gifts to show the love of Christ through WORDS
c. Gifts to show the love of Christ through ACTIONS
d. Gifts to show the love of Christ through PRAYERS

3. Show the love of Christ in the power of the Spirit as a MEMBER OF THE BODY (1 Corinthians 12:12-14)

a. One body, one Spirit, many members

4. Show the love of Christ in the power of the Spirit in WEAKNESS AND DEPENDENCE (1 Corinthians 12:15-26)

a. We are needed and we are needy
b. Weakness is the way to honor and power in the body of Christ
i. 1 Cor. 2:3-5

5. Show the love of Christ in the power of the Spirit REGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING OR ROLE (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)

a. Desire gifts that build up the church in love (1 Cor. 14:12)

Oneness & Witness Takeaways:
• A.P.T.A.T.
A - Admit your weakness to show Christ’s love (John 15:5)
P - Pray for help to show Christ’s love (Luke 11:13)
T - Trust a specific promise from God’s word to show Christ’s love (Galatians 3:5-6)
A - Act in dependence on the Spirit to show Christ’s love (1 Peter 4:11)
T - Thank God for using you to show Christ’s love (1 Cor. 1:4-7)
• Prayerfully consider entering into the 2022 Continuing Together Covenant