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Using Your Abilities

Do you have a skill or talent you take for granted? What if God gave you that skill or talent for a purpose? Join Pastor Rick as he explains how God wants us to use our special gifts and abilities.

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<h1 class="title" style="text-align: center;">USING YOUR ABILITIES</h1>
<p class="series" style="text-align: center;">Shaped To Make A Difference</p>
<p class="pastor" style="text-align: center;">Rick Warren</p>
<div class="versecontainer" style="margin-top: 30px;"><span class="verse"><em>“God’s hands <u>shaped me</u> and made me.”  </em></span><span class="reference">Job 10:8 (NIV)<br />
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<blockquote><p>Spiritual gifts<br />
Heart<br />
Abilities<br />
Personality<br />
Experiences</p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR ABILITIES</strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer" style="margin-top: 15px;"><span class="verse"><em>“God has given each of us the <u>ability</u> to do certain things well…”  </em></span><span class="reference">Rom. 12:6 (NLT)<br />
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<div class="versecontainer" style="margin-top: 15px;"><span class="verse">“<em>God … will equip you with all you need <u>for doing His will</u>.”  </em></span><span class="reference">Heb. 13:21 (LB)<br />
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<p class="sectiontitle" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;"><strong>MY ABILITIES ARE TO BE USED…</strong></p>
<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 1.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>“… <u>whatever you do</u>, do it all for the glory of God.”  </em></span><span class="reference">1 Cor. 10:31 (NIV)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 2.  </span></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>“God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to <u>use them to help each other</u>, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”</em></span><span class="reference">1 Peter 4:10 (LB)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 3.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>            “<u>Remember the Lord</u> your God, for it is He who gives you the <u>ability to produce wealth</u>…” </em></span><span class="reference">Deut. 8:18 (NIV)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 4.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>“Put these abilities to work; throw yourself into your tasks <u>so everyone may notice</u> your improvement and progress.”  </em></span><span class="reference">1 Tim. 4:15 (LB)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 5.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>“Begin using your hands for honest work, and then <u>give generously</u> to others in need.”       </em></span><span class="reference">Eph. 4:28 (NLT)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 6.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"><em>“Why is it that God gives us these special abilities to do certain things best?  It is that God’s people will be equipped to do better work for Him, <u>building up the Church</u>, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity.”</em></span><span class="reference">Eph. 4:12 (LB) </span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Take the talent from him (who didn’t use it) and give to the one who has ten talents.”</span><span class="reference">Matt. 25:28 (NIV)<br />
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<blockquote><p>If I don’t use them,</p>
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<p style="margin: 20px 0;"><strong> PART 2: USING YOUR ABILITIES</strong></p>
<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 1.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> <em>“Try to have a <u>sane estimate of your capabilities</u> by the light of the faith God has given to you.”  </em></span><span class="reference">Rom. 12:3 (Ph)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 2.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> <em>            “Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, <u>dedicated to His service</u> and pleasing to Him.”  </em></span><span class="reference">Rom. 12:1 (GN)<br />
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “If you stay away from sin…Christ Himself can use you for His highest purposes.”</span><span class="reference">2 Tim. 2:21 (LB)<br />
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 3.  </span></p>
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<blockquote><p>THEM!</p></blockquote>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.”</span><span class="reference">Eccl. 10:10 (NIV)<br />
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> <em>“Jesus said, ‘When the Master comes back and <u>finds his servant doing his work,</u> that servant <u>will be blessed</u>!'”  </em></span><span class="reference">Luke 12:43 (NCV)<br />
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Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

Nobody else can be me.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”
1 PETER 4:10 (LB)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

What God-given ability or personal experience can I offer to my church?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Using Your Abilities

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources:

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Using Your Abilities

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: