Monthly Archives: November 2014

A Final Thought or Two

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

The study of spiritual gifts really isn’t one of those things that you just button up and file away, so I suppose that in truth, none of my thoughts is really quite “final,” yet there is a time to move … Continue reading →

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The Last Step

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

If you have completed the exercises I’ve given you and taken the test, you are ready for this last step; ah yes, another little exercise. Before I get into it, a short word… I am going to assume that you … Continue reading →

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Questions and More Questions…

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

This post contains a series of questions for you to consider about areas of Christian service that may or may not be of interest to you. The point of this exercise is to help you identify which areas of service … Continue reading →

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Your Personality

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

All of us were created by god and God knows every bit of us, including every aspect of our personalities. In fact, god knows you better than you know yourself. In His wisdom and by His grace, he has given … Continue reading →

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Let’s Figure Out Which Gift(s) You Have

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, this is where you take a test that is comprised of a whole bunch of questions and then the answers are tallied up and you get results: You have the following gifts… Before we are completed … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 12, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Don Merritt
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Evangelist and Intercession

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Evangelist Primary Text: Ephesians 4:11-14, see also Acts 21:8 The church is a lot like manure: Pile it up in one place and it stinks up the neighborhood. Spread it around and it enriches the world.                                                                                                                                     … Continue reading →

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Missionary and Prophet

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Missionary Primary Text: This gift is inferred in Acts 8:4; 13:2-3; 22:21; Romans 10:15 The gift of Missionary is the ability to minister effectively in cultures other than your own. The purpose of this gift is to … Continue reading →

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Pastor and Apostle

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Pastor/Shepherd Primary Text: Ephesians 4:11-14 The gift of Pastor/Shepherd is the ability to assume responsibility for the spiritual growth and Christian community of a group of believers, and its purpose is to provide loving leadership and encouragement … Continue reading →

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Exhortation and Teaching

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Exhortation Primary Text: Romans 12:8 The gift of Exhortation is the ability to appropriately communicate words of encouragement, challenge or rebuke in the body of Christ. Before we move on, let’s be sure that everybody has understood … Continue reading →

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