1 Peter 4 - Part 7 - Stewards of Grace: Using Your Gifts for God’s Glory

0:00 Read 1 Peter 4v10 and opening prayer
0:56 Remembering the context of 1 Peter
1:41 "Things for the end" mini-series focus
2:23 Sober-minded and watchful unto prayer
2:35 Fervent charity that covers sins
3:53 Hospitality without grudging
4:49 Main idea introduced: "Giving as you've received"
5:26 Not mainly about money
5:32 Group discussion: what gifts have we received?
6:17 Turn to Romans 12 for gifts in the body
6:48 1 Corinthians 12: diversities of gifts
7:26 The body illustration begins
8:09 Hands vs feet example
9:24 A complete body needs every part working
10:19 Walking requires cooperation
11:27 Application to the local church body
12:07 "Starting a church by yourself" warning
12:40 Visitation example
13:42 Every believer has a gift besides salvation
14:17 What it means to "minister"
14:29 If you feel alone, involve the church
15:05 Helping others use their gifts
15:20 The "slacker hand" picture
17:02 Injury illustration: one small part affects all
18:11 Hand/knife/fork and coordination
20:22 Even a nail or toe matters
22:41 Core question: why think personal choices don't affect church?
23:06 Pastor seeks counsel because actions affect all
25:10 "End of all things" makes gifts urgent
25:48 Personal example: insurance adjusting as a gift
27:02 Resetting purpose of work and provision
29:17 Romans 12 gifts listed and applied
31:16 "What I have isn't mine—it's His"
32:29 "Ox in the ditch" and priorities
34:20 Church is more than sermon intake
36:19 Honest limits vs flimsy excuses
38:28 Regular contact and encouragement
41:25 Identify your gifts without gimmicks
41:48 Testimony as a gift—and a duty
47:05 Everyone must minister, not just the pastor
48:37 Back to 1 Pet