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Finding Your Place In The Body of Christ

March 8, 2020 Speaker: Ken Ramey Series: Romans

Topic: Servanthood Passage: Romans 12:3–8

THEME: Finding a church is a difficult process especially in light of all the options available today and all the factors that must be weighed and considered. But once you find a good church what is oftentimes equally difficult is finding where you fit in that church. As members of Christ’s body, the Church, every one of us has a specific job to do and a unique role to fulfill and if we don’t do our job or fulfill our role, not only do we suffer, but the entire church suffers. That’s why it is imperative that we all know where we fit in the body of Christ so we can do our job and fulfill our role. In fact, this is all part of our spiritual service of worship that pleases God. When we offer ourselves as “living and holy sacrifices” and as our minds are renewed, we quickly realize that it is God’s good, acceptable and perfect will that those of us whose lives have been transformed by the gospel of Christ are to be humbly and actively involved in the body of Christ. Someone who is completely consecrated to God will also be closely connected to their local church. In Romans 12:3-8, Paul explained TWO ESSENTIALS for finding our place in the body of Christ.

  1. YOUR MODEST ASSESSMENT-GET OVER YOURSELF (vv. 3-5)
  2. YOUR MINISTRY ASSIGNMENT-GET AFTER IT (vv. 6-8)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” These questions are designed to help you apply today’s message to your life. We encourage you to thoughtfully answer these questions and discuss your answers with others. For more information about joining a Grow Group that uses these questions as the basis for weekly discussion, prayer, and accountability, please call the church office at (936) 582-1977.

  1. Why is finding a church such a difficult process? Once you find a church you like, why is finding your place in that church equally difficult? What is the difference between being a contributor and a consumer when attending a church? Do you faithfully serve or do you expect to be served?
  2. Do you tend toward self-exaltation (i.e. superiority complex) or self-deprecation (i.e. inferiority complex)? How is this exposed in your thoughts, words, actions, and attitudes?
  3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Ephesians 3:8, and 1 Timothy 1:12-15. What can you learn from Paul about having a modest assessment of yourself?
  4. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-31 and Ephesians 4:11-16. Why is the human body such a great analogy of the body of Christ? What is a helpful principle you want to remember from these verses?
  5. What are your spiritual gifts? How are you using them to serve and build up the body of Christ? Is our church growing stronger as a result of your faithful, sacrificial service?
  6. Chuck Swindoll said, “The health of a local assembly can be measured by the willingness of its members to get involved in ministry without the continuous prodding of its church leaders.” How healthy do you think our church is based on that quote?
  7. Thank God for providing you a spiritual gift or a combination of gifts. Ask Him to forgive you if you have not been using them to edify the church and exalt Christ. Ask God to help you find out what you are good at and to do it for the good of the church and the glory of Christ.

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