1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT) — 7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 

1. Every person RECEIVING 
   1. Luke 11:13 (NLT) — 13 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
   2. HE is for ALL
      1. He will not turn you down
      2. His filling is as sure as salvation 
   3. He comes UPON
      1. Moments of visitations
      2. Moments of overtaking 
      3. It’s like a tidal wave
   4. His presence PRODUCES MANIFESTATION
      1. The Spirit comes on for a purpose
      2. The Spirit produces manifestation
         1. Throughout the Acts narrative, when this happened, they would speak in other languages, they would prophecy, they would praise God
   5. Your heart needs to be completely RECEPTIVE
      1. Wind doesn’t blow in closed sails - What happens to a sailboat sail that isn’t rolled out? It doesn’t get air
      2. Food doesn’t go in closed mouths
      3. Welcome His overtaking! 
2. Every person FOLLOWING
   1. Galatians 5:25 (NLT) — 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
   2. Illustrations (conductor and general) 
      1. Symphony - It’s important that every person follows the conductor. 
         1. Are you watching the conductor?
         2. Tone deaf
         3. Rhythm oblivious
      2. If we saw the Holy Spirit like an army general, commanding the troops, but 95% of the troops weren’t listening or following
   3. Jesus woke up every day in pursuit of His will
   4. The Holy Spirit is SPEAKING, He is PROMPTING, He is URGING
   5. Obedience strengthens our ability to follow
   6. A few warnings
      1. You are LEARNING to follow the Spirit, you’re not going to get it right every time. 
      2. You must be submitted!
         1. Scripture
         2. Leadership
3. Every person FLOWING
   1. 1 Corinthians 12:8- 11 (NLT) —8 To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. 9 The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. 10 He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. 11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.
   2. The wind is in our sails, and we’re out on the open water, we are moving with Him. 
   3. A spiritual manifestation is given to each one for the benefit of all
      1. The Spirit wants to manifest through you! 
      2. He wants to be seen by working through you
      3. He wants to build through you
   4. Video of DNA
   5. SPEAKING GIFTS
      1. Prophecy, Teaching, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Exhortation.
      2. He wants to SPEAK THROUGH ME
   6. POWER GIFTS
      1. Healing, Miracles, Faith (special faith, not saving faith), Discernment of spirits.
      2. He wants to MINISTER THROUGH ME
   7. SERVING GIFTS
      1. Serving, Teaching, Encouragement, Giving, Leadership, Kindness
      2. He wants to SERVE THROUGH ME
   8. A few warnings
      1. Not for self expression, self glorification, BUT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL!! 
      2. Doesn’t have to be dramatic
      3. All that is needed is obedience
4. Every person CONTRIBUTING
   1. 1 Corinthians 14:26 (NLT) — 26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
   2. This verse has to do with when we assemble
      1. Singing, teaching, special revelation, tongues, interpretation
      2. Everything must strengthen all of you! 
   3. Church is not a spectator sport, get your uniform on and get ready to play!
   4. Where Bethany came from
   5. A few warnings
      1. Participate in submission
      2. Freedom with order
      3. Power governed by love
      4. The Spirit does not bring confusion, He brings coordination

Additional clarification

• As you learn to hear and obey the voice of the Lord, you’re not going to get it right every time, be humble and submitted
• As you learn to flow in your gifts, realize it’s not about self expression but edification.. No need for you to shine, just serve
• As you learn to contribute, let everything be done in order, we’re not looking for chaos but encouragement for the body!