Finding Your Calling: Use Your Gifts, Talents, and Passions

David Reneau
Written By Encounter Church

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Speaker: David Reneau

Summary:
God has put us all here for a purpose of Love God and Love People, but what exactly does that look like?

In Part 2 of our Finding God's Will series, Pastor David shares his own journey of fighting a call before discovering the three keys God uses to guide your specific direction:

  • Gifts: Special abilities given by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12).

  • Talents: Natural aptitudes and developed skills.

  • Passions: What you love doing, which God prepared in advance (Ephesians 2:10).

We dive into the story of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:1-8) to see how one man leveraged his existing position, passion, and preparation to complete a great work. Your calling is activated when you actively look for opportunities to use your gifts, talents, and passions.

Scripture & Topics:

  • 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (Spiritual Gifts)

  • Ephesians 2:10 (God prepared good works for us)

  • Nehemiah 2:1-8 (Leveraging passion and planning)

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