INTRO TO POWER OF THE KINGDOM
INTRO A EL PODER DEL REINO
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Ephesians / Efesios‬ ‬ ‭4:11‬
“These are the gifts Christ gave to the church.”
‭‭”Cristo dio los siguientes dones a la iglesia.”
  • The power of God’s Kingdom is for us. 
  • The moment we’re saved, we have access.
  • Jesus, The King, makes it available to us. 
  • How?  Through Gifts. 
  • They are, Spiritual; Special; and Equipping:  Gifts. 
  • Gifts define:  King’s Power; Power of His Kingdom. 
  • And they are there for us to receive and use. 

SPIRITUAL GIFTS TO HELP
DONES ESPIRITUALES PARA AYUDAR
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭/ Corintios 12:4, 7
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts...given to each of us so we can help each other.”
“Hay distintas clases de dones espirituales...se nos da un don espiritual para que nos ayudemos mutuamente.” 
  • Responsible to help:  friends; sweetheart; spouse; family; relatives; neighbors; those in need. 
  • Responsible to:  love, pray, support, encourage, etc. 

SPECIAL GIFTS TO SERVE
DONES ESPECIALES PARA SERVIR
Romans‬ ‭/ Romanos 12:4, 6‬ 
“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function...God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.”
“Así como nuestro cuerpo tiene muchas partes y cada parte tiene una función específica...Dios nos ha dado dones diferentes para hacer bien determinadas cosas.”
  • Areas to serve: 
    1. Food Pantries
    2. Habitat for Humanity
    3. YMCA / Boys & Girls Club
    4. Retirement Homes
    5. Church / Church Projects
    6. Hospital
    7. Homeless Shelter
https://www.localwise.com/a/295-do-a-world-of-good-15-best-places-to-volunteer

EQUIPPING GIFTS TO GROW
DONES DE EQUIPAR PARA CRECER
Ephesians‬ ‭/ Efesios 4:12‬ ‭
“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.”
“Ellos tienen la responsabilidad de preparar al pueblo de Dios para que lleve a cabo la obra de Dios y edifique la iglesia, es decir, el cuerpo de Cristo.” 
  • Help within church for:  ministry; encouragement; unity; & maturity. 
  • The goal:  Ephesians / Efesios 4:13
“This will continue until we all [measure] up to the full and complete standard of Christ.”
“Ese proceso continuará hasta que todos...lleguemos a la plena y completa medida de Cristo.”
  • The Power of The Kingdom is available to you. 
  • King Jesus made sure of that. 
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭/ Pedro 4:10
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
“Dios, de su gran variedad de dones espirituales, les ha dado un don a cada uno de ustedes. Úsenlos bien para servirse los unos a los otros.”‬
  • It all begins with the greatest gift of all.
Ephesians / Efesios 2:8
“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.”
“Dios los salvó por su gracia cuando creyeron. Ustedes no tienen ningún mérito en eso; es un regalo de Dios.”

CONCLUSION
THE POWER OF THE KINGDOM IS FOR ME
EL PODER DEL REINO ES PARA MI

SPIRITUAL GIFTS TO HELP ALL - “Prophetic Gifts”
DONES ESPIRITUALES PARA AYUDAR A TODOS - “Dones Proféticos”

1 Corinthians 12:4, 7
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts...given to each of us so we can help each other.”
I Corintios 12:4, 7
“Hay distintas clases de dones espirituales...se nos da un don espiritual para que nos ayudemos mutuamente.” 
  • We ARE responsible to help those in need.
  • God holds us responsible one for another.
  • You are responsible for me. 
  • That’s why He gives to each of us Spiritual Gifts - so we can help each other.
  • Hebrews / Hebreos 6:10
“God...will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and CONTINUE TO HELP them.”
“Dios...No olvidará tu trabajo y el amor que Le has mostrado como has ayudado a Su pueblo y CONTINUAS AYUDÁNDOLES.”

 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
 CONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL
1 Corinthians / Corintios 12:4
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit [God] is the source of them all.”
“Hay distintas clases de dones espirituales, pero el mismo Espíritu [Dios] es la fuente de todos ellos.”
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1 Corinthians / Corintios 12:8
To one person the Spirit gives a Message of Special Knowledge.”
“A uno el Espíritu le da un Mensaje de Conocimiento Especial.”

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
CONOCIMIENTO ESPECÍFICO
  • Something that we would have no ability or means to be able to know.
  • Car breaks down
  • A fresh thought that comes into our brain - fresh knowledge
FRESH KNOWLEDGE
CONOCIMIENTO FRESCO
  • Author Chris Bradley gives Specific examples:
    • Where you may have misplaced your keys. 
    • Taking a test at school. (Statistics)
    • Specific problem at work.
    • What a certain Scripture verse may mean. 
    • How to properly witness to somebody. 
    • How to advice somebody going through a tough time.
    • Where to look for that next new job. 
    • Who God wants you to marry. 
    • Who God wants you to dump!
    • The Gift of Special Knowledge is a message from God. 
A MESSAGE FROM GOD
UN MENSAJE DE DIOS
  • Colossians / Colosenses 2:3
“In Christ lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and KNOWLEDGE.”
“En él están escondidos todos los tesoros de la sabiduría y el CONOCIMIENTO.”
  • Luke / Lucas 12:12
“...the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.”
“porque el Espíritu Santo les enseñará en ese momento lo que hay que decir.”
  • It is God helping you - even when no one else can, or will. 
  • It is God helping others through you
    • Sometimes you’re the gifted one. 
    • You’re the one with the gift.
    • You’re the one with the message that’ll help.
“KNOWLEDGE IS POWER”
“SABER ES PODER”
  • It is God working in you and through you. 
  • Be the blessing. 
  • Be the help that is needed. 
Conclusion
I AM THE HELP THAT OTHERS NEED TODAY
SOY LA AYUDA QUE OTROS NECESITAN HOY