A PART OF THE BODY

(Part Two)

Introduction:

A. Romans 12: 3 - 8

1. Keep Yourself In Perspective.

2. You Are An Individual Part Of The Body Of Christ.

3. Each Has Been Blessed By God With Needed Gifts.

B. More Vital Information Found In 1 Corinthians.

Body: 1 Corinthians 12: 4 - 31

I. Diversity In One.

A. Many differences.

1. Diversity of gifts - provided by one Spirit.
2. Different Ministries - working for the same Lord.
3. Diversity of activities - One God working within.

B. Manifestation of Spirit.

1. Given for profit of other members.
2. All are distributed by the Spirit.
C. The Body is one...with many members.

II. Co-Dependency.

A. It takes many members to make up one body.

B. We need each other.

C. The body is handicapped when one part is missing or useless.

D. God has placed us here!

E. Must care for one another.

III. God's Appointments.

A. We are the body and members.

B. God has appointed workers.

C. We are not all the same.

D. The more excellent way.

Conclusion:

A. What Are You Doing With Your Gifts?

1. Are you using what God has given to you?

2. Are you a benefit to the body or a handicap?

3. Are you fulfilling your God given role?

B. Are You Sure You're A Member Of The Body?