The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

4.  Serve the body of Christ

a.  Spiritual gifts and Christians

–  Every Christian is spiritually gifted by God: 1 Peter 4:10a, Eph. 4:7

–  Every Christians is expected to serve one another in their giftedness: 1 Peter 4:10b, Romans 12:6

b.  Spiritual gifts: What, Who, Why

–  What are spiritual gifts?  1 Cor. 12:1-7

–  Who gives them? 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Cor. 12:4-6, Eph. 4:7

–  Why are they given? Eph. 4:11-12

c.  Spiritual gifts: The fruit from their use

–  A unified church: Eph. 4:11-13a

–  A mature church: Eph. 4:11-16

–  A truth and love based church: Eph. 4:11-16

–  An impactful church: Eph. 4:11-16