Tag Archives: spiritual gifts

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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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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The Gift of Knowledge

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Knowledge Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8 The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, But that they know so many things that just ain’t so. Mark Twain Those who think they know it … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Mercy

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Wisdom Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12: The gift of Wisdom is the ability to discern the mind of Christ and apply scriptural truth to a specific situation in order to make the right choices and help others … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts and the Character of God

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

We began our revealing of the gifts with this question, and since we have reached the half way point in our revelation, it’s time for a little break to revisit the question and take a look at three more interesting … Continue reading →

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Healing and Giving

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Healing Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28 The gift of Healing is the ability to be used as a human intermediary through whom God’s supernatural power is applied to a person’s physical or emotional needs. The purpose … Continue reading →

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Miracles and Craftsmanship

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

For me, craftsmanship would be a miracle! The gift of Miracles Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28 The gift of Miracles is the ability to perform supernatural acts as an instrument or agent of God which altered the expected course … Continue reading →