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Sam 06-15-2011 11:30 PM
What are your giftings?
 
1 Corinthians chapter 12, Ephesians chapter 4 and Romans chapter 12 speak of "gifts' that God has given to humans and to the church. I don't know if those are exclusive lists or not. Romans 12:3 says we are to think rationally about ourselves. I think this means we should not think too highly of ourselves but neither should we put ourselves down.

Just out of curiosity, what gifts do you think God has given you?

I think my gifts are intercession, serving, teaching, and giving.
I think I am an intercessor, servant, teacher, and giver.

Bella1 06-16-2011 05:04 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
My gift is song. I sing, although the last two years I have let that gift sit on a shelf because of an ongoing Divorce. I also cannot sing in the church where I go, due to not paying of tithes, but I do worship God from where I sit. I think it is the only Gift that God gave me. Or do you consider singing a Talent? Either way, God blessed me with a good strong voice, and I try to sing whenever,where ever I can.

Timmy 06-16-2011 07:21 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Boat rocking and pot stirring. ;)

Phoenix 06-16-2011 07:52 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bella1 (Post 1074436)
My gift is song. I sing, although the last two years I have let that gift sit on a shelf because of an ongoing Divorce. I also cannot sing in the church where I go, due to not paying of tithes, but I do worship God from where I sit. I think it is the only Gift that God gave me. Or do you consider singing a Talent? Either way, God blessed me with a good strong voice, and I try to sing whenever,where ever I can.
You can't sing because you don't tithe? What kind of bull is that? I can't wrap my brain around why people go to churches that treat their "members" (oh wait, you're probably not a member either for the same reason) like this. :(

Aquila 06-16-2011 07:56 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
My gift is small group ministry (a lot of the fivefold ministry manifests in these settings).

I used to sing with the praise team and really enjoyed it, but it's really not my "gift". lol My pastor let me sing though I couldn't tithe. That is odd....

Bella1 06-16-2011 08:07 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
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Originally Posted by Phoenix (Post 1074448)
You can't sing because you don't tithe? What kind of bull is that? I can't wrap my brain around why people go to churches that treat their "members" (oh wait, you're probably not a member either for the same reason) like this. :(
Each church as their own rules and guidelines. I have been brought up in UPC churches and with "most", this is one of their guideline of being on the platform for any reason or in leadership. Even though I don't agree with it, I do honor the wishes of leadership and I don't make waves. I am assuming that I am not a member of the church were I go. There is not a membership roll. I am on the address list and I am a part of the Family Fellowship Group in my area. From my understanding, you have to be a tithe payer to be a member.

kingdomapostle 06-16-2011 08:33 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bella1 (Post 1074450)
Each church as their own rules and guidelines. I have been brought up in UPC churches and with "most", this is one of their guideline of being on the platform for any reason or in leadership. Even though I don't agree with it, I do honor the wishes of leadership and I don't make waves. I am assuming that I am not a member of the church were I go. There is not a membership roll. I am on the address list and I am a part of the Family Fellowship Group in my area. From my understanding, you have to be a tithe payer to be a member.
Well thank God you are a member in the body of CHRIST! :thumbsup

Phoenix 06-16-2011 09:07 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bella1 (Post 1074450)
Each church as their own rules and guidelines. I have been brought up in UPC churches and with "most", this is one of their guideline of being on the platform for any reason or in leadership. Even though I don't agree with it, I do honor the wishes of leadership and I don't make waves. I am assuming that I am not a member of the church were I go. There is not a membership roll. I am on the address list and I am a part of the Family Fellowship Group in my area. From my understanding, you have to be a tithe payer to be a member.
So, honestly, why do you attend a church that places so little value on you?

I'm not questioning their rules, they're welcome to have whatever rules their membership base (or attendance base) allows them to get away with enforcing. I'm asking why people put up with this. It doesn't make sense to me. If you're good enough for God, why aren't you good enough for them? Or, do you believe you're not quite good enough for God because you're not good enough for them?

Bella1 06-16-2011 09:25 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phoenix (Post 1074460)
So, honestly, why do you attend a church that places so little value on you?

I'm not questioning their rules, they're welcome to have whatever rules their membership base (or attendance base) allows them to get away with enforcing. I'm asking why people put up with this. It doesn't make sense to me. If you're good enough for God, why aren't you good enough for them? Or, do you believe you're not quite good enough for God because you're not good enough for them?
Since I am not wanting to Hijack this thread, I will not comment any more on rules, membership, ect.. If you want, we can start another thread and get people to comment on that one. Saying all of that....I sing! That is my gift/talent! :heeheehee

kingdomapostle 06-16-2011 09:27 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
I don't want to be boastful...

I thank God that He's trusted me to be a blessing to the body of Christ. I serve through preaching, singing, administration, 5 fold giftings
and other things like
helps, giving, faith...etc.

Again, feels awkward to list them.

Let's say, I've done nearly everything in the church from Pastor it to clean it. :)

RandyWayne 06-16-2011 10:07 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
My gift is being the local tech support.

Sure, it is a position that is often looked down on because it is not "spiritual", that is until someone actually needs me -then it gets real spiritual real fast.

Sam 06-16-2011 10:08 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdomapostle (Post 1074463)

...Again, feels awkward to list them....

I know what you mean.
It could make me feel like, "Hey! Look at me! Look at these gifts God has given me!"
I hope we can just honestly look at ourselves, see what we do and what we do well, and consider that our gifting.

OneAccord 06-16-2011 10:12 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
I have no gifting. But, for those of you who feel led to, I will recieve any and all "gifts" you would like to sow into my ministry. Gain God's favor and live in super abundance by obeying God with your "gift" of any size to me.

Serously though, I don't know if I have a "gifting". I use to preach, write a little sometimes, but, if thats my gift to God, well, its pretty inadequate.

kingdomapostle 06-16-2011 10:15 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 1074472)
I have no gifting. But, for those of you who feel led to, I will recieve any and all "gifts" you would like to sow into my ministry. Gain God's favor and live in super abundance by obeying God with your "gift" of any size to me.

Serously though, I don't know if I have a "gifting". I use to preach, write a little sometimes, but, if thats my gift to God, well, its pretty inadequate.
You know...I don't believe you. God has given us ALL a gift to be used for His glory. Dig a little deeper-- He has placed His treasures in EARTHEN vessels (meaning you dear one).

Timmy 06-16-2011 10:17 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 1074472)
I have no gifting. But, for those of you who feel led to, I will recieve any and all "gifts" you would like to sow into my ministry. Gain God's favor and live in super abundance by obeying God with your "gift" of any size to me.

Serously though, I don't know if I have a "gifting". I use to preach, write a little sometimes, but, if thats my gift to God, well, its pretty inadequate.
Aren't we talking about gifts from God, here? :dunno

RandyWayne 06-16-2011 11:08 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1074475)
Aren't we talking about gifts from God, here? :dunno
Sometimes I wish God gave me the gift of super-healing, combined with heightened senses, and razer sharp adamantium claws.

Timmy 06-16-2011 11:23 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne (Post 1074496)
Sometimes I wish God gave me the gift of super-healing, combined with heightened senses, and razer sharp adamantium claws.
All of which would help in your tech support duties! ;)

RandyWayne 06-16-2011 11:25 AM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1074498)
All of which would help in your tech support duties! ;)
You have no idea.

Sherri 06-17-2011 09:48 PM
Re: What are your giftings?
 
Administration, Mercy, and Giving. I'm NOT a risk taker or a visionary. I'm glad that those are my husband's strong gifts.


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