In today's gathering, we explored the profound truth that each of us is uniquely crafted by God with specific gifts, talents, and abilities meant to impact the world around us. We began by reflecting on the joy and power of coming together as a community to worship and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, which gives us hope and victory over life's challenges. This hope is not just for personal comfort but is a call to action, a mission that each of us is invited to accept.

We delved into the concept of being "agents" for God's kingdom, equipped with divine gifts that are not just for our benefit but for the service of others. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God's workmanship, created for good works that He has prepared for us. This means that our lives are not random but are part of a divine plan where our unique gifts play a crucial role.

We discussed the importance of identifying and activating these gifts. It's not enough to know we have them; we must use them. This involves a process of prayer, seeking mentorship, and stepping out in faith to serve others. We are encouraged to start small, stay faithful, and remain humble as we grow in our gifting.

The enemy often tries to hinder us through unbelief, pressure, and distractions, but we are called to persevere, recognizing that the stakes are high—eternity is on the line for those around us. We are reminded that our gifts are not just for us but are vital for the mission God has given to others as well.

Finally, we introduced a practical tool—a spiritual gift assessment—to help identify our unique gifts. This tool is designed to guide us in understanding how we can best serve the kingdom of God. As we discover our gifts, we are encouraged to share them with our community, fostering a culture of support and collaboration.

**Key Takeaways:**

- **Embrace Your Unique Calling:** Each of us is uniquely crafted by God with specific gifts and talents. Recognizing and embracing this truth allows us to walk confidently in our purpose, impacting our families, communities, and the world. [56:14]

- **Activate Your Gifts:** Knowing your gifts is just the beginning. Activation requires prayer, mentorship, and action. It's about saying "yes" to God and stepping out in faith, trusting that He will guide and equip you. [01:03:20]

- **Overcome the Enemy's Tactics:** The enemy uses unbelief, pressure, and distractions to deter us from our mission. Recognizing these tactics and standing firm in God's truth empowers us to fulfill our calling. [01:08:36]

- **Understand Your Identity:** Your identity is not tied to what you do but who you are in Christ. Knowing who you are allows you to operate effectively in any situation, using your gifts to serve others. [01:13:19]

- **Commit to the Mission:** Our gifts are not for us alone; they are for the common good. By committing to use our gifts, we contribute to the mission of spreading God's love and grace, transforming lives and communities. [01:23:12]

**Youtube Chapters:**

- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:02:30] - Transition to Worship
- [00:05:00] - Encouragement and Hope
- [00:08:00] - Introduction of Limitless Missionaries
- [00:10:30] - Invite Sunday Announcement
- [00:13:00] - Church Anniversary Celebration
- [00:16:00] - Easter Service Registration
- [00:19:00] - Call to Serve
- [00:22:00] - Welcome to Visitors
- [00:25:00] - Prayer for the Word
- [00:28:00] - Mission Possible Series Recap
- [00:35:00] - Identifying Your Gifts
- [00:42:00] - Spiritual Gift Assessment Introduction
- [00:50:00] - Call to Action and Prayer
- [00:55:00] - Offering and Closing Remarks

**Bible Study Discussion Guide**

**Bible Reading:**
1. Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
2. 1 Peter 4:10 - "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."
3. Matthew 28:19-20 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

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**Observation Questions:**

1. According to Ephesians 2:10, what does it mean to be God's workmanship, and how does this relate to the concept of being created for good works? [56:14]

2. In 1 Peter 4:10, what is the purpose of the gifts we have received, and how are we instructed to use them?

3. How does the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 define the mission for believers, and what assurance does Jesus provide in this passage?

4. What are some of the tactics the enemy uses to prevent us from fulfilling our mission, as discussed in the sermon? [01:08:36]

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**Interpretation Questions:**

1. How does understanding that we are God's workmanship influence the way we view our purpose and actions in daily life? [56:14]

2. What might be some practical ways to identify and activate the gifts mentioned in 1 Peter 4:10 within a church community?

3. How can the assurance of Jesus' presence in Matthew 28:20 impact our confidence in carrying out the Great Commission?

4. In what ways can recognizing the enemy's tactics help us remain steadfast in our mission and calling? [01:08:36]

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**Application Questions:**

1. Reflect on your unique gifts and talents. How can you begin to embrace and activate them in your current context, whether at work, home, or church? [01:03:20]

2. Consider a time when you felt distracted or pressured away from your mission. What steps can you take to overcome these challenges in the future? [01:08:36]

3. Identify a specific area in your life where you can commit to using your gifts for the common good. What is one action you can take this week to start this process? [01:23:12]

4. How can you cultivate a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, separate from your actions or roles? What practices might help reinforce this understanding? [01:13:19]

5. Think about someone in your community who might benefit from your gifts. How can you intentionally reach out to them this week to offer support or encouragement?

6. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are not a "sleeper agent" but actively participating in the mission God has given you? [01:03:20]

7. How can you use the spiritual gift assessment tool introduced in the sermon to gain clarity on your gifts, and what will be your next steps after identifying them? [01:27:21]

Day 1: Embrace Your Divine Design
Each person is uniquely crafted by God, endowed with specific gifts and talents meant to impact the world. Recognizing and embracing this truth allows individuals to walk confidently in their purpose, influencing their families, communities, and the world. This understanding is not just for personal fulfillment but is a call to action, inviting each person to participate in God's divine plan. By acknowledging that our lives are part of a greater design, we can find joy and purpose in our daily actions, knowing that we are contributing to something much larger than ourselves. [56:14]

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139:13-14, ESV)

Reflection: What unique gifts or talents do you believe God has given you, and how can you begin to use them to impact your community today?


Day 2: Activate Your God-Given Gifts
Knowing your gifts is just the beginning; activation requires prayer, mentorship, and action. It's about saying "yes" to God and stepping out in faith, trusting that He will guide and equip you. This process involves seeking God's direction through prayer, finding mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement, and taking practical steps to serve others. By starting small and remaining faithful, individuals can grow in their gifting and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those around them. [01:03:20]

"Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness." (Romans 12:6-8, ESV)

Reflection: What is one small step you can take today to begin activating your gifts in service to others?


Day 3: Stand Firm Against the Enemy's Tactics
The enemy often uses unbelief, pressure, and distractions to deter individuals from their mission. Recognizing these tactics and standing firm in God's truth empowers believers to fulfill their calling. By staying grounded in faith and focusing on God's promises, individuals can overcome obstacles and remain steadfast in their purpose. The stakes are high, as eternity is on the line for those around us, and our perseverance can have a lasting impact on the lives of others. [01:08:36]

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." (1 Peter 5:8-9, ESV)

Reflection: What distractions or pressures are currently hindering you from fulfilling your mission, and how can you stand firm in God's truth today?


Day 4: Discover Your True Identity in Christ
Your identity is not tied to what you do but who you are in Christ. Knowing who you are allows you to operate effectively in any situation, using your gifts to serve others. This understanding provides a solid foundation for living a life of purpose and impact, as it frees individuals from the pressure to perform and allows them to focus on serving others with authenticity and grace. By embracing their identity in Christ, believers can confidently navigate life's challenges and opportunities. [01:13:19]

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." (1 Peter 2:9, ESV)

Reflection: How does understanding your identity in Christ change the way you approach your daily life and interactions with others?


Day 5: Commit to the Mission of Serving Others
Our gifts are not for us alone; they are for the common good. By committing to use our gifts, we contribute to the mission of spreading God's love and grace, transforming lives and communities. This commitment involves a willingness to share our gifts with others, fostering a culture of support and collaboration within the community. As individuals discover and activate their gifts, they can work together to make a meaningful impact, fulfilling God's purpose for their lives and the world around them. [01:23:12]

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV)

Reflection: In what ways can you commit to using your gifts to serve others and contribute to the mission of spreading God's love and grace today?

"Well, good morning church. I'm going to piggyback on those, highlighting a couple of those. So the first thing is invite Sunday. Next week, we're going to have some special things happening after service. We're going to be, we'll have some tables and chairs set outside. We'll have some cotton candy. We'll have some popcorn. We have jump houses for our kids. Um, and it's really just a time of fellowship. Um, y 'all know when it get hot outside, we'd like to connect and create opportunities for community. And so we will be doing that, uh, next week after service. Also, um, you guys know that I am a Christian hip hop artist. And so, um, wait, no, wait, wait. Uh, I already know where y 'all going. Um, so I also have friends who are Christian hip hop artists. And so I gotcha. Uh, next, uh, next week, a friend of mine, his name is Mike Teezy. Um, he will be here, uh, uh, ministering and music next week, uh, during our service. So he will be here. So I encourage you to please, please, please invite someone to service. This is a great opportunity, um, for someone who maybe you've been trying to invite to church. Maybe there's a young person or a young adult that you want to try. You've been trying to get into church, whatever the case is next week is invite Sunday. And so we want to make sure that you have an opportunity to invite them. The second thing, our church anniversary is coming up. We are excited. Uh, we are turning four years old and it doesn't sound like a lot, but let me tell you something, man, it's been a four years and God has done some amazing things. And so we want to take the time to celebrate all that God has done in these four years. Um, people have been asking a lot about this. So to commemorate our, our, our, uh, anniversary coming up, we're actually going to have church merch, uh, on, on our anniversary day. And so we have, and so for those of you who don't know what that is, that's t -shirts and like stuff, uh, they're like, what is that? Um, and so, uh, I want to, uh, encourage you, uh, we'll be selling our t -shirts and we did a series called Limitless Edition. And so we have our t -shirts that say, uh, Limitless Edition and the Limitless." [00:48:14] (138 seconds) Edit Clip


"Visitors, do me a favor. There's a QR code on the seat pocket in front of you. There's an information card there. Or after service, please meet me at the connection table outside. I would love to shake your hand to hear about how you found out about our church and to hear about your experience. And I will personally be sending you a thank you video on today or tomorrow just to say thank you for coming because we don't take it lightly when people walk through our doors. All right. Are we ready to dive into this word? All right. Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to hear from you. God, we know that your word is already anointed. So we ask that you would anoint our ears to be able to hear you. We ask that you would anoint our heart to be able to receive the word that you're saying. And today in particular, God, I pray that today we would not just be hearers of your word, but we will be doers of your word as well. That the word would be hidden in our hearts, God, that we would be found good soil, that it will produce a harvest of a hundredfold in our life, turning this city and the surrounding cities upside down for Jesus Christ. We thank you for it. In Jesus name. Amen. Amen. All right. So we have been in a series called Mission Possible. All right. We've spent four weeks in this series. This will be week four. Now, good news for my visitors. And for those of you who maybe have missed a week, we're going to spend the first portion of this service reviewing and going over what we've been talking about. This is very important because I believe that today I want to leave you with an opportunity to know or start the process of knowing what it is that you've been called to do. I believe that if every person in this church begin to walk in the gift, the talent or the ability that God has given you." [00:54:34] (123 seconds) Edit Clip


"Next, we said not only are we agents, but we are agents that have been given abilities, talents, and gifts by God. Every single person here under the sound of my voice or those of you that are watching online, you have been given a gift, a talent, and an ability by God. First Peter 4, verse 10 says this, just as each one of you has received a special gift, a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God, employ it in serving one another, as is appropriate for good stewards of God's multifaceted grace, faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God's unmerited favor. He says each one of you have received a special gift. So we said, I don't care what your history is. I don't care what your past is. I don't care what the enemy tries to tell you. I don't care how you may try to disqualify yourself. The scripture says each one of you has received a special gift." [00:57:48] (75 seconds) Edit Clip


"We learned that as agents that have been equipped for purpose, we have been given a mission. Okay? We have been given a mission as believers and we have been given a mission as a local body. We have, we've been given our marching orders. It's not a question of what is it that we're supposed to do? No, we've been given a mission. The great commission, Jesus tells us our mission in Matthew 28. He says, go therefore, go therefore, go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Help the people learn of me, believe in me and obey my words, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always, remaining with you perpetually, regardless of circumstance and on every occasion, even to the end of the age." [00:59:20] (72 seconds) Edit Clip


"Go therefore and make disciples. This is our kingdom mission. Okay? Then, that is the mission that he's given us. Then as a local body, as Limitless Church, we have a mission that we feel that God has given us as a church. It is our mission to be a distribution center of the love of God, of the grace of God, and of the gifts of God. That is the mission that we have. Each church that you go to, you will see that they each have a different mission. We are all different parts of the bodies, and so we've been equipped with different missions or different ways that we walk out the Great Commission. And so here, we believe that we are a distribution center of the love of God, of the grace of God, and of the gifts of God. That means here, that's what we make. They say, what does Limitless make? We are a distribution center. We make people who walk in the love of God, we make people who walk in the grace of God, and we make people who walk in the gifts of God, and then we send them out into the world. That is the mission of Limitless Church. These are our marching orders. So we have our mission, but we said that we have to decide whether we will choose to accept the mission." [01:01:34] (81 seconds) Edit Clip


"Week two, we talked about pushing the button. That probably was my favorite one of the week. Push the button. I'm not, you know, hey, you know, I just like driving fast, you know. Pushing the button or activating the gift, okay? We said it's no good to be excited about a gift, a talent, or an ability if we never activate it. Whatever gift that we have been given, we must activate that gift. And we said we activate that gift by exercising our gift. We said that gifts are a divine assignment waiting for our yes and waiting for our action. Two -step process. Gifts are a divine assignment that's waiting for our yes and waiting for our action. Listen, a lot of us are good at saying, yes, Lord. We're good at saying, yes, Lord, I will go where you send me. Yes, Lord, I will say what you want me to say. Yes, Lord, I will do what you want me to do. And then the Lord says, say, go, or do. And we're like, Jesus, I don't think I heard you. There must be a bad connection, Lord. Can't you tell them and then have them tell me? Our yes and our movement is necessary." [01:02:11] (86 seconds) Edit Clip


"We said that that is what's necessary. We gave you in week two, we gave you some markers to help you activate your gift. We said the first thing that you need to do is pray. Pray first of all. The second thing that you want to do is identify your gift. Then you want to look at how that gift is used in the Bible. You want to seek mentorship and you want to seek leadership from people who are already operating in that gift. Okay? And then we want to use our gift to serve the kingdom of God. We said, start small, stay faithful, remain humble. Start small, stay faithful, remain humble. We looked at Moses and the Lord is talking to Moses and he's given Moses all of these instructions on how to build the temple. And he is three chapters of just instructions on how to build the temple. And I imagine that Moses is who's never built much before and he's wondering how he's going to do it. And Jesus at the very end says, no, I've placed this person and this person around you who have already began walking in the gift that I have given you. And they're equipped to do everything that I've told you. We looked at Apollos and we looked at Priscilla and Aquila and we saw from those examples that our gifts when activated, when we walk in that activation, they aren't just for the reason that God gives us. They're not just for our mission, but they are a vital part of executing the mission that he's given other people as well. It's bigger than just us. It is so important that we walk in the thing that God has given us, not just for what he's told us, but there is something that he's told somebody else. And they are waiting for you to come by. They are waiting for you walking in your gift so that they can see how they can complete the mission that God has called them to. All right. Week three, we asked the question, what could be stopping us? Oh, what could be causing a failure to launch?" [01:03:33] (143 seconds) Edit Clip


"We talked about these tactics that the enemy uses to give us to walk in or not walk in the things that God has given us. We said the first attack of the enemy is unbelief. Is the word true? Is my gift a real thing? Can I do it even though? Can I walk in what God has said even though? So he uses unbelief. The second thing we said that he uses is overwhelming pressure. He wants to attack you from any and every side as much as he can, as hard as he can. And we said the last thing that he uses is distractions. Why? Why does the enemy use these things as it pertains to us? It's because his main job is to get us to give up, to cave in, and to quit. So I'm going to do everything. The enemy says I'm going to do everything in my power to get you to give up, to cave in, and to quit. I know I grew up thinking that the enemy was just trying to kill me. Right? I grew up in a fire and brimstone area. Some of y 'all may know about that. Some of y 'all may not. But I grew up thinking the devil is trying to kill me. But what a revelation it was. He says, no, no, no, no, no. He don't got to kill you. He just has to get you to not walk in what God has called you to do. If you die, that's neither here nor there for him. As long as you don't take nobody with you when you go. As long as you haven't taken any souls and robbed anyone from his kingdom, it's not a problem. But his job is to get you to give up, to cave in, to quit, to not walk in what God has called you to do, to not fulfill the purpose, the destiny and the mission that God has given you. But we said that we made a decision and we say, you know what, no matter what the enemy tries, the cost is too high. People's lives are on the line. Destiny is on the line. Purpose is on the line. And we said that we recognize that God is for us, that God is with us, and that he has equipped us for such a time as this. We could have been born in any season, in any time in history, but God saw fit that we would be here now in this moment, in this city, at your job, in your community, every single time. He made sure that you were here now. Why? Because there was something that you were called to do." [01:05:49] (162 seconds) Edit Clip

Well, we're so excited to see each and every one of you. My name is Kenan. I, along with my wife Sian, am alive. We're the pastors here at Limitless Church, and this is Joel. This is Joel. I'm the visionary here. I do set up. Yes, he serves, as he said, as the lead for our setup and breakdown team, and we are excited to welcome each and every one of you this morning.

It's like the scripture says, "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord." All right, it's something that happens when we come together as believers and we worship the Lord together. So I'm excited to be here this morning. We are going to transition just into a deeper time of worship.

And this song just talks about how we have overcome because there is nobody in the grave. And we have overcome because Jesus has risen. And so I just want to take this time to encourage you. I don't know what your week was like. I don't know what you might be going through, even in this season right now. But I want you to know that we have hope because God has overcome the world. He said that we will face trials. We will have issues. There will be things that go on. But he says, "Do not be discouraged." He says, "Have hope because I have overcome the world." And he says, "Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world."

And so if you're walking through something right now, I want you to just take a second and get your mind off of what you're going through. Get your mind off of the situation. And I want you to take this song and I want you to praise and worship as if you already got the victory. Okay? I want you to begin to sing as if you already see that thing taken care of. So we're just going to set our hearts. We're going to remove any distractions. We're going to remove what we got to do later, what's going to happen this week, anything. And we're going to focus on the love of God and the faithfulness of God in this moment.

Hey, Limitless, I am so excited to have this opportunity to bring to you the Limitless Missionaries. These are the missionaries that we support here at Limitless Church. I think it is important for you to have an opportunity to know them, to hear their story and what God has called them to do all over the city of Woodland and the surrounding cities and even around the world.

And as always, if you would like to support a missionary, you can do so by simply speaking to them or during your giving time. You'll see on the dropdown in our tithe, Lee, that there's tithes, offerings, and missions at the bottom, and you can give from there. Here are your Limitless Missionaries.

Hey, Limitless. I'm excited that we have an opportunity for you to invite someone to church. Now, you should be inviting someone to church every Sunday, but the last Sunday of this month is our special invite service. That's right. This is an opportunity for you to invite family, friends, unbelievers, co-workers, anyone to church. We are going to have an exciting time during service and after our last service.

I want to encourage you. We have invite cards, social media, do what you can, invite somebody to service. It is going to be amazing, and we can't wait to see you there, but we also can't wait to see who you invite. Come on, let's be limitless.

Well, good morning, church. I'm going to piggyback on those, highlighting a couple of those. So the first thing is invite Sunday. Next week, we're going to have some special things happening after service. We'll have some tables and chairs set outside. We'll have some cotton candy. We'll have some popcorn. We have jump houses for our kids.

Um, and it's really just a time of fellowship. Y'all know when it gets hot outside, we'd like to connect and create opportunities for community. And so we will be doing that next week after service. Also, you guys know that I am a Christian hip hop artist. And so, um, wait, no, wait, wait. I already know where y'all are going. Um, so I also have friends who are Christian hip hop artists. And so I gotcha.

Next week, a friend of mine, his name is Mike Teezy, will be here ministering in music next week during our service. So he will be here. So I encourage you to please, please, please invite someone to service. This is a great opportunity for someone who maybe you've been trying to invite to church. Maybe there's a young person or a young adult that you want to try. You've been trying to get into church, whatever the case is, next week is invite Sunday. And so we want to make sure that you have an opportunity to invite them.

The second thing, our church anniversary is coming up. We are excited. We are turning four years old, and it doesn't sound like a lot, but let me tell you something, man, it's been four years, and God has done some amazing things. And so we want to take the time to celebrate all that God has done in these four years.

People have been asking a lot about this. So to commemorate our anniversary coming up, we're actually going to have church merch on our anniversary day. And so we have, and so for those of you who don't know what that is, that's t-shirts and like stuff. They're like, "What is that?"

And so, I want to encourage you. We'll be selling our t-shirts, and we did a series called Limitless Edition. And so we have our t-shirts that say, "Limitless Edition" and the Limitless.Church logos. And we're going to be selling those on our church anniversary. And all of our proceeds go to support our missions trip to Zambia. So please make sure you come ready and wearing your Limitless Edition t-shirt.

Lastly, we have these that you'll be getting as you walk out. These are our invite cards for Easter. Okay. I need you to do me a favor at Limitless. I know y'all, and this is why I'm telling y'all four or five weeks early. I need you to register your service for Easter. We have three services. Does anybody know what time our services are? 8:30 PM. Oh, yeah. Y'all did way better than first service. First service, we had to pray for them.

Our service is at... Oh, y'all cheated. Come on now. Do better, guys. 8:30, 10, and 11:45 is our services. And so you can go online right now at the QR code on the seat pocket in front of you or anywhere. You can go to the Limitless app, to the Ministry Hub tab, and you can register your service.

Okay. And what that is, is we want to make sure we have a seat for everybody. So what we need to do is so that we can prepare who is going to be here. Okay. So you got three services to pick from. So I know, I know how y'all be out. Y'all want to pick one service, spread it out. Okay, guys, we want to make room for everybody. So grab an invite card on your way out, and we want to make sure that you're here.

Now, leading up to our third service, leading up to Palm Sunday, when we launch our three services, we are still looking for those of you to consider serving in an area. We still have about 20 spots that we need to fill to be able to make sure that we can adequately serve the people here at Limitless Church.

And so there's several different areas. We have Kent's ministry. We have our, excuse me, our experience team. We have our worship, our tech, ushers, greeters, connection team, all of the different areas set up, tear down. I don't want to miss anybody. But we are, there are opportunities for you to use the gift that God has given you to serve this church.

People come to this church all the time, and they always say, "Hey, man, I love it when I'm here because it feels like home." And we want every service to be able to experience that. We don't want it to be different in the 11:45 than it is at the 8 o'clock. And so if you're not serving in an area, consider, pray about it. When you leave here today at the connection table, there is a list there, and it says the different areas and how many slots we are looking to fill.

We are excited about the opportunity to minister to more people that God is bringing here in our church. Really quickly, if this is your first time, would you just slip your hand up for me? Just slip your hand up. Look around, y'all. Welcome, welcome, welcome. God is doing something amazing. And visitors, we're so excited that you're here. We don't think that it's an accident that you're here today.

We believe that God has you here for a specific purpose, for a specific time such as this. He did so much as to adjust your schedule to make sure that you were here today. And we are excited to be a part of what God is doing in your life. Let me, let's just make some noise for our visitors.

Visitors, do me a favor. There's a QR code on the seat pocket in front of you. There's an information card there. Or after service, please meet me at the connection table outside. I would love to shake your hand to hear about how you found out about our church and to hear about your experience. And I will personally be sending you a thank you video on today or tomorrow just to say thank you for coming because we don't take it lightly when people walk through our doors.

All right. Are we ready to dive into this word? All right. Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to hear from you. God, we know that your word is already anointed. So we ask that you would anoint our ears to be able to hear you. We ask that you would anoint our hearts to be able to receive the word that you're saying.

And today in particular, God, I pray that today we would not just be hearers of your word, but we will be doers of your word as well. That the word would be hidden in our hearts, God, that we would be found good soil, that it will produce a harvest of a hundredfold in our life, turning this city and the surrounding cities upside down for Jesus Christ. We thank you for it. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Amen. All right. So we have been in a series called Mission Possible. All right. We've spent four weeks in this series. This will be week four. Now, good news for my visitors. And for those of you who maybe have missed a week, we're going to spend the first portion of this service reviewing and going over what we've been talking about.

This is very important because I believe that today I want to leave you with an opportunity to know or start the process of knowing what it is that you've been called to do. I believe that if every person in this church begins to walk in the gift, the talent, or the ability that God has given you, it would turn this city upside down.

I believe that each and every one of you have been given a gift, a talent, and an ability. And it is, we have this thing that he's placed inside of us, this unique thing. And if we would dare to activate that thing, to walk in that thing, and to see what God has in store for us, that it would change our life, our family's life, and the life of those around us.

And so we're closing out this series on mission, on gifting, and activation. For the past three weeks, we've been talking about what it means to be on mission, okay? Week one, we started by acknowledging that we are agents. We are assets to the kingdom of God. We said that we are the Tom Cruise in this movie. We are the Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this movie of our life.

Ephesians 2, chapter 10 says, "We are his workmanship, his own masterwork, a work of art created in Christ Jesus." That we've been reborn from above, spiritually transformed, renewed, and ready to be used for good works, which God prepared for us beforehand, taking past what he set, so that we would walk in them, living the good life, which he prearranged and made ready for us. We are his workmanship.

Next, we said not only are we agents, but we are agents that have been given abilities, talents, and gifts by God. Every single person here under the sound of my voice or those of you that are watching online, you have been given a gift, a talent, and an ability by God.

First Peter 4, verse 10 says this, "Just as each one of you has received a special gift, a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God, employ it in serving one another, as is appropriate for good stewards of God's multifaceted grace, faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God's unmerited favor." He says each one of you has received a special gift.

So we said, I don't care what your history is. I don't care what your past is. I don't care what the enemy tries to tell you. I don't care how you may try to disqualify yourself. The scripture says each one of you has received a special gift.

We learned that as agents that have been equipped for purpose, we have been given a mission. Okay? We have been given a mission as believers, and we have been given a mission as a local body. We've been given our marching orders. It's not a question of what is it that we're supposed to do? No, we've been given a mission.

The Great Commission, Jesus tells us our mission in Matthew 28. He says, "Go therefore, go therefore, go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Help the people learn of me, believe in me and obey my words, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always, remaining with you perpetually, regardless of circumstance and on every occasion, even to the end of the age."

Go therefore and make disciples. This is our kingdom mission. Okay? Then, that is the mission that he's given us. Then as a local body, as Limitless Church, we have a mission that we feel that God has given us as a church. It is our mission to be a distribution center of the love of God, of the grace of God, and of the gifts of God.

That is the mission that we have. Each church that you go to, you will see that they each have a different mission. We are all different parts of the body, and so we've been equipped with different missions or different ways that we walk out the Great Commission. And so here, we believe that we are a distribution center of the love of God, of the grace of God, and of the gifts of God.

That means here, that's what we make. They say, "What does Limitless make?" We are a distribution center. We make people who walk in the love of God, we make people who walk in the grace of God, and we make people who walk in the gifts of God, and then we send them out into the world. That is the mission of Limitless Church. These are our marching orders.

So we have our mission, but we said that we have to decide whether we will choose to accept the mission. Like the movies say, "This is your mission should you choose to accept it," or will we continue to be sleeper agents? Will we be people who have gifts and talents and specialties and abilities, but we never use them? We never tap into them. We never use the power or the authority that God has given us.

If you're... Week two, we talked about pushing the button. That probably was my favorite one of the week. Push the button. I'm not, you know, hey, you know, I just like driving fast, you know. Pushing the button or activating the gift, okay? We said it's no good to be excited about a gift, a talent, or an ability if we never activate it.

Whatever gift that we have been given, we must activate that gift. And we said we activate that gift by exercising our gift. We said that gifts are a divine assignment waiting for our yes and waiting for our action. Two-step process. Gifts are a divine assignment that's waiting for our yes and waiting for our action.

Listen, a lot of us are good at saying, "Yes, Lord." We're good at saying, "Yes, Lord, I will go where you send me. Yes, Lord, I will say what you want me to say. Yes, Lord, I will do what you want me to do." And then the Lord says, "Say, go," or "do." And we're like, "Jesus, I don't think I heard you. There must be a bad connection, Lord. Can't you tell them and then have them tell me?"

Our yes and our movement is necessary. We said that that is what's necessary. We gave you in week two, we gave you some markers to help you activate your gift. We said the first thing that you need to do is pray. Pray first of all. The second thing that you want to do is identify your gift. Then you want to look at how that gift is used in the Bible. You want to seek mentorship and you want to seek leadership from people who are already operating in that gift.

Okay? And then we want to use our gift to serve the kingdom of God. We said, "Start small, stay faithful, remain humble. Start small, stay faithful, remain humble." We looked at Moses, and the Lord is talking to Moses, and he's given Moses all of these instructions on how to build the temple. And he is three chapters of just instructions on how to build the temple.

And I imagine that Moses is who's never built much before, and he's wondering how he's going to do it. And Jesus at the very end says, "No, I've placed this person and this person around you who have already begun walking in the gift that I have given you. And they're equipped to do everything that I've told you."

We looked at Apollos, and we looked at Priscilla and Aquila, and we saw from those examples that our gifts, when activated, when we walk in that activation, they aren't just for the reason that God gives us. They're not just for our mission, but they are a vital part of executing the mission that he's given other people as well. It's bigger than just us.

It is so important that we walk in the thing that God has given us, not just for what he's told us, but there is something that he's told somebody else. And they are waiting for you to come by. They are waiting for you walking in your gift so that they can see how they can complete the mission that God has called them to.

All right. Week three, we asked the question, "What could be stopping us?" Oh, what could be causing a failure to launch? What could be causing a failure to launch? We talked about these tactics that the enemy uses to give us to walk in or not walk in the things that God has given us.

We said the first attack of the enemy is unbelief. Is the word true? Is my gift a real thing? Can I do it even though? Can I walk in what God has said even though? So he uses unbelief. The second thing we said that he uses is overwhelming pressure. He wants to attack you from any and every side as much as he can, as hard as he can.

And we said the last thing that he uses is distractions. Why? Why does the enemy use these things as it pertains to us? It's because his main job is to get us to give up, to cave in, and to quit. So I'm going to do everything. The enemy says, "I'm going to do everything in my power to get you to give up, to cave in, and to quit."

I know I grew up thinking that the enemy was just trying to kill me. Right? I grew up in a fire and brimstone area. Some of y'all may know about that. Some of y'all may not. But I grew up thinking the devil is trying to kill me. But what a revelation it was. He says, "No, no, no, no, no. He don't got to kill you. He just has to get you to not walk in what God has called you to do."

If you die, that's neither here nor there for him. As long as you don't take nobody with you when you go. As long as you haven't taken any souls and robbed anyone from his kingdom, it's not a problem. But his job is to get you to give up, to cave in, to quit, to not walk in what God has called you to do, to not fulfill the purpose, the destiny, and the mission that God has given you.

But we said that we made a decision and we say, "You know what? No matter what the enemy tries, the cost is too high. People's lives are on the line. Destiny is on the line. Purpose is on the line." And we said that we recognize that God is for us, that God is with us, and that he has equipped us for such a time as this.

We could have been born in any season, in any time in history, but God saw fit that we would be here now in this moment, in this city, at your job, in your community, every single time. He made sure that you were here now. Why? Because there was something that you were called to do. There's something that you were called to do.

All right, now that we are up to speed, I encourage you, if you're new, go get the podcast, go get the videos. I tried to do as best as I could to bring you to today. But now that we are up to speed today, we want to get mobilized. So we've talked about the what. We've been called as agents, assets to the kingdom of God.

We talked about the when. We said the when is now because every single day is precious. Every day that we sit on the gift that God has called us to, we spit in the face of the one who gave it to us. So the time is now. Then as we moved on, we talked about that. Now we're talking about, we talked about that. And then we talk about the why. We said the why is because we understand that it is bigger than any one of us.

Why are we doing this? Because it's not just about me. It's not just about my feelings. It's not just about my emotions. It's not just about whether I feel like it or not. No. Eternity is on the line for my family. Eternity is on the line for my marriage. Eternity is on the line for my community. Eternity is on the line for my kids, for my grandkids. Eternity is on the line every single day. That's why we are going to pursue what God calls us to do.

Today, I want to talk about the how. Today, I want to talk about the how. Now, as important as knowing what we've been called to do is, equally important is knowing how we've been called to do it. Each one of us is a specialist. Say this with me. Say, "I am a specialist." Say, "I am a specialist." I need y'all to say it with some attitude. Say, "I am a specialist."

Each one of us has been uniquely crafted. We have been uniquely. There are things that we can do that nobody else can do. There are things that there are ways that we process things, the way that we move about all of these things. And there it is only us that can do it. We walk in the building. We see things. We see situations. We see circumstances. And nobody else sees it.

And we're looking around wondering, "Why don't nobody else see this?" It's because we are the specialist. There is something that we've been uniquely crafted. We specialize in our areas. This morning, I used the example of my Aunt Pat. My Aunt Pat is a specialist when it comes to decor and decorating and atmosphere. She is a specialist when it comes to that.

Most of our family, when we move, if we, you know, should move into a house. I know when we moved in our first house and my sisters-in-law, they moved in their house. The first thing they did when they put in, they call Aunt Pat. Aunt Pat comes in and she starts pointing at stuff and talking about colors and blinds and shades and pillows and textures and this and colors and that.

And I remember when she came in my house and we're walking around and she's talking and she's seeing all this stuff. I'm like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, go for it, yeah." She was like, "Do you see it?" "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I see it." I don't see it, but you see it. You see it, and that's what matters.

And when it's done, it's like when she walks in a room, a computer goes off in her head and she just starts visualizing and seeing all of these things. I don't see it, but she sees it. And then when it's done, it looks beautiful. And it looks beautiful. Why? Because she is a specialist in that area.

I can walk in the same room and you better not call me. Because I'm just going to pick up the phone and call Aunt Pat. I can't help you. Because that's not my specialty. But that is her specialty. The way that she sees things, the way that she's able to visualize things. She has been uniquely created as a specialist to be able to do that.

Here's the thing. Each one of you have a specialty. You are a specialist. And so when you walk in a room, when you go to a place, when you're presented with a situation, there is a specific way that you're able to see stuff. There's a specific way you're able to handle situations. The way that you talk, your mannerisms, all of these things. And you are the only one that can do it because you are a specialist in that area.

So today we want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty. We want to identify the specialty.

Not what you do, but who you are. We talked about this. It's not what you do. It's who you are. I said something in first service. It came to me while I was standing there. A lot of times what happened is we get caught up in what we do. We get real tied up in what we do.

And then what happens is when we're no longer doing what we do, for some reason we can't figure out who we are. Or we say we've lost who we are. Why? Because we've tied who we are to what we do. Those two are not the same thing. And we have to understand that it is not about what we do. It is about who we are.

Because if I know who I am, then it don't matter what I do. I know who I am. And I can operate in who I am no matter what I'm doing. We look back at the story of Joseph. Joseph knew who he was. And it didn't matter whether he was a slave, whether he was a prisoner, or whether he was second to the king, he confidently walked in God and walked in who he was.

And his gift made room for him or opened up opportunity for him to walk boldly in it, no matter what situation he was in. There is something significant about knowing who you are. This is the unlock. This is it right here. It doesn't matter how long you've been in faith, or what stage of faith you're in, or what stage of Christianity you may think you're in.

This is something you must know in order to do what God has called you to do. When you know who you are, you understand why you were created the way you are. Okay? You will understand why you move and why you process things the way that you do. You understand how to maneuver when things come, when situations arise, when problems arise. You understand how to maneuver because you know who you are.

Okay? Talked about this. You go to work. And when you go to work, there's always that one person at your job. If you're not laughing, you might. Never mind. Never mind. Don't worry about it. But there's always that one person at your job.

Now, let's say you have a gift of mercy. Okay? Yeah, some of y'all are like, "No, that's not mine." Okay? It's not mine, Pastor. It's not my gift. Before you even get there, I already know it's not me. Okay? But let's say, for the sake of conversation, let's say that you have a gift of mercy. You walk in the door, and before you even get clear across the door, here they come. Hallelujah.

You walk in the door, and they're going off as soon as you get there. And normally, they added like a seven or eight when you walk in, but today, they added ten and rising. Right? But here's what happens when you have a gift of mercy. When you have a gift of mercy, and you have a gift of discernment, when they walk in the door, you're able to see, "Oh, something's up. Something's not right right here."

You see that person, and you no longer see what's happening. You see what's going on in them. You see, "Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no." You pull them to the side. "Hey, I noticed something was wrong. And I just want to see, do we need to go to lunch? Can we have, you want, need somebody to talk to? Can I pray for you?"

Because I can recognize there's something that's happened on the inside of you. And I just want to take some time and talk, and we can not talk, whatever, but I just want to be there for you. This gift of mercy begins to show up in that instance. And you know what happens every time you do that? Instantly, they start crying, bawling, crying. The minute you say that, "Oh, I just didn't know. It's just so much going on."

But the way that you were able to see that is because of the gift that you're walking in. Then you're able to minister to them from a place of mercy, and you're trying to figure out why these 51 people in here that's supposed to know Jesus didn't come up here and do this. It's because you're the specialist.

It's because you have been called in. You have the gift to be able to see that, to walk in the mercy, and then be able to minister to them, okay? Okay? All right. Our kids, praise God for our kids. Sometimes the kids, yeah, sometimes you just be like, "Lord, I know this kid is a gift, but I'm about to send this gift back. I'm going to send it, Lord. Return to sender, Jesus."

But when you have a gift of discernment, when you have a gift of discernment and your kid is having a moment, you're able to say, "Oh, no, no, no, no. That's not my child. Something is happening. The enemy is attacking my child. I recognize that this is the enemy. So rather than me go off on my child or try to do the most because I am discerning that something is happening, I'm going to call my child to me.

You say, "You know what? I'm going to pray for you, baby. I know that something is happening and we can talk about it or we can not talk about it, but I discern that something has happened and I want to pray for you because I know that it has to be difficult or tough. And I believe that the enemy is trying to attack you. And so I'm just going to pray for you right now, not with attitude, not angry, not trying to discernment says now is not the time.

Discernment says I need to minister to my child. And as a result of me discerning that and being able to recognize the enemy and recognize the ministry that my child needs, now I'm able to minister to my child and now my child is blessed. Now my child doesn't feel like they're going through it alone. Now my child feels like my parent loves them. Why? Because the parent prayed for their child instead of yelling at them.

Amen. This is the unlock. This is the unlock. So the question we want to answer today is who are we? What is our how? What is the gift, the talent, the ability that we've been uniquely given to impact the kingdom of God?

Now the Bible talks about a few different hows or different gifts that are available to believers. And so I want to go over these. I encourage you to write down these scriptures, take a picture because I want you to come back to these. Ephesians chapter four. Let's start at verse 11.

Verse 11 says, "And his gifts to the church were varied and he himself appointed some apostles." Now apostles are special messengers or representatives. He appointed some as prophets. These are those who speak a new message from God to the people, some as evangelists, those who spread the good news of salvation, and some as pastors and teachers to shepherd to God and to instruct.

And he did this to fully equip and perfect the saints, God's people for works of service, to build up the body of Christ, to build up the church. So we see a list here. Ephesians four, chapter 11, excuse me, Ephesians chapter four, verses 11 through 12.

Let's go to Romans chapter 12. Let's start at verse six. Romans 12, verse six says, "Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them properly." Okay. "If prophecy in proportions to one's faith, if that's your gift, if your gift is service, then in the act of serving or one who teaches, then use it in the act of teaching. Or if your gift is one who exhorts, then do so in the work of exhortation. Or if your gift is giving, then do so with generosity. Or if your gift is leadership, then lead with diligence. Or if your gift is one who shows mercy, then show mercy with cheerfulness."

We see another set of gifts here, a listing of talents, of gifts, of abilities that God has given. Let's go to First Corinthians chapter 12. And we're going to start at verse seven. First Corinthians chapter 12, verse seven, verse seven says, "This is probably my favorite, my favorite right now. On to each one is given a manifestation of the spirit for the common good."

The scripture says that each one of us have been given a manifestation of the spirit of God. A manifestation of God has been given to us for the common good. So people are able to see Jesus through us when we operate in the gifts, talents, and abilities that God has given us for the common good. Each one of us, that's you, that's me, that's everybody that's online, that's in person. It doesn't matter who you are, where you are. Each one of us have been given a manifestation of the spirit of God.

To one is given a word of wisdom. Okay. Through the spirit to another is given a word of knowledge. Okay. Another is given a spirit of faith by the same spirit. Another one is given a gift of healing by one spirit and to other, the gift of affecting of miracles to another, a gift of prophecy to another, a distinguishing or discerning of spirits to another, a gift of tongues to another, the interpretation of tongues.

These are all gifts. And he says, but one in the same spirit works all these things distributing to each one individually, just as he wills. These are just a few of the hows. These are a few of the gifts here clearly articulated in scripture.

Now, if we all have been given these gifts, then we want to be able to find out what these gifts are. What is my gift? What is the thing that I was created to do? But I believe that he pours these out in these different various scriptures is because he wants us to know the arsenal that we have access to in this kingdom war.

He wants us to know the gifts that we have been given access to. He did not want us to be in a situation where we didn't know. And somebody random comes up to us and says, "I have the gift of folding towels." And you're looking through Corinthians like, "I didn't. I mean, we'll use it, praise God, but I didn't see that."

He doesn't want us to not know the gifts that are available. First Corinthians 12, Paul is talking to the Corinthian church. He says, "Now about these spiritual gifts. Verse one, the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit. Brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed."

He says, "I want you to know so that you don't walk around ignorant. I want you to know the arsenal. I want you to know what things have been placed on the inside of you." Today, we get informed. Today, I want to present to you a tool that I have used for the past, I don't know, 11, somewhere near 15 years to help believers identify their how.

Everybody says, "Pastor, I want to know, how can I find out what my gift is?" I got you. Don't worry. I got you. Equipping the saints is what we do here. Okay? So we've used this tool. I have personally used this tool for the past 11 years to help believers identify their how, to help them see their specialty and walk in the gift of the ability that God has given them.

The goal for us, and my goal for you, is to know that you are gifted, to identify your gift, and discover how to use your gift to minister to those people around you. Now, this tool that I use is called a spiritual gift assessment. Okay? And when it is used properly, it is designed to point you in the direction of your gift.

Okay? There is a series of questions that you will answer, and once you finish those questions, you'll get a score. Each question correlates with a gift. And when you're done, you will see which gifts you score the highest on. Now, like any good specialist, you know, some of us, we got a couple of different things in there. But this gift, it is designed to point you in the direction of your specialty.

And so what will happen is you will score high on a few, and you'll see the scores drop. And so you want to focus on your top two or three. And so as you take this test, I want you to answer the questions truthfully. I want you to, when you get the results, pray and ask God to reveal to you, you.

Ask God to reveal to you, you. There's a QR code that we have. This is the spiritual gifts assessments. When you click it, it will open you up to a list of questions. Now, you don't want to do it now because it's going to be a little bit long, and they're going to kick you out in a minute. So it's up there. We're going to leave it up for a while so you can pull your phone up.

Now, I know I already see some of y'all staring at me saying, "Pastor, you know me in these QR codes." I got you. Our ushers right now have physical copies. And if you do not want to do the QR code, simply raise your hand, and we will ask, look at them all up everywhere. I see that hand. I see that hand. I see that hand. I see. Uh-uh. Now, raise your hand high, and our team will get you a physical copy of the gifts assessment.

Some of y'all being lazy, use your phone, y'all. Like, "I just want it in my hand." Yes. Use your phone. Raise your hand. Raise your hand. Don't worry. We can make more copies. So if you don't have one, ask Daniela to make more copies of the physical assessment for me, and we'll get it to you. Oh, there you go. Daniela. Hey. Shoot her a text anyway. We're already there.

Hands up high if you need a physical copy. We got a few more. I got like 10 or 12 more, so if you need one, just raise your hand up. Okay, good. No excuses. Here's the thing. We don't want you to have an excuse not to be equipped. Okay? We do not want you to have an excuse.

I got one right here for an excuse not to be equipped. Worship team, if you will come. My goal, again, is to help you know that you are gifted, to help you see that gift, and to walk in that gift. Today, I need you to leave here with a heart full of purpose and full of passion.

As Christians, as followers of Jesus, we are not called to just live our lives any old kind of way. We are not called to just live our lives. We are called to mission. There is a mission that we are called to. Ephesians 2, verse 10 reminds us we are his workmanship. We are created in Christ for good works.

This is not a maybe assignment. This is not something that you can afford to just sleep on. This thing that God has given us, this gift that we have is not a maybe assignment. It demands action. It demands activation. And it demands courage. Courage.

Refuse to let doubt, to let fear, or to let distractions blind you to the power of the gift that God has given you. When you wake up, I need you to push that button every morning you open your eyes. Refuse to let the enemy say or distract you in any way. Push the button.

Look for opportunities to activate the gift that God has given you. Here's the thing. Try me if you want to. Wake up in the morning and pray and ask God to show you how to walk in the gift. Ask God to show you what your gift is. He's going to answer you quicker than you want it to. I promise you that.

And you will have to make a decision. Are you going to sleep on it another day? Are you going to let another day go by and ignore what he's called you to? Or will you choose to wake up, open your eyes, and realize that eternity is on the line? You are the one that we've been waiting for.

That gift that's on the inside of you, we need it here in this body. We need it here in this city. Your family needs it. Your marriage needs it. Your community needs it. Your kids, your grandkids, your legacy needs your gift. It's time out for being selfish.

It is time out for being selfish. It is not about what I want to do, and I don't feel like it, and I don't want to, and I don't want to. What if Jesus didn't want to? What if Jesus just didn't feel like it? We would not be standing here today, but because of the grace and mercy of God.

Not only that, he says, "I'm going to give you the Holy Spirit, and I'm going to give you a gift so that you can utilize that gift as a manifestation of the Spirit." Don't sit on it no more. Now, the enemy's going to do what the enemy do. He's going to try to use the tactics that he has available to him.

But you refuse to be distracted. You refuse to let him make you give up, cave in, and quit. You refuse to let him bombard you at every turn. You recognize him, and then recognize that he is defeated. And you continue to walk in the authority that God has given you.

Remove doubt from your mind. How do we get rid of doubt? We focus on what we know to be true. Don't let the enemy win. He says, "In this life, you will experience trials. But take heart, or get some courage, or get some, don't even worry about it. Because I have overcome the world." Thank you, Lord.

There is greatness inside of each and every one of you. And imagine how this city would be different. Imagine how your community would be different. Imagine how your people would be different. If each one of us decided, "You know what? No more. I'm going to walk in this gift that God has given me. I'm not going to be afraid no more. I'm not going to worry about what somebody is going to say. I'm not going to worry about how these people are going to feel. I'm not going to worry about any of that. I'm just going to do what God called me to do."

The activation that would begin to take place. The manifestation of gifts that would begin to take place. All in this church. We wouldn't even be able to feel the amount of people that will walk in here because they saw you being the manifestation of Jesus.

We wouldn't even have time to hear all the testimonies of how God is doing things in people's lives because you decided to walk in the gift that he called you to. He is for us. He is with us. And he has equipped us for a time such as this.

So what I need you to do this week is spend time seeking his face. Pray about that spiritual gift that he's given you. Consider using the gifts assessment. And if you miss the QR code later, don't worry it is in the link, it is in our link tree, it is on our app. Go to the Ministry Hub, you can get the link there later. I'm going to make sure you ain't got no excuse.

I'm going to walk around. I'm going to have physical copies in the car. I'm going to see you walking down the street. You got yours? No excuse. And then when you find out what that thing is, when you find out what that gift is, you identify it, find see how it's used in the Bible, get some mentorship, and step in the role that he has designed for you as a part of the body of Christ.

Now, when you walked in here, you saw these on each seat. And if you already wrote on yours, cause don't we got some more for you? Praise God. If you notice, it says, it doesn't say "Hello, my name is." It says, "Hello, I am a..." Because we know your name. You've been here, we know your name, but we are more interested in who you are.

And so what I want you to do is as you take this test this week and you pray about it and you get your result, I want you to write it right here in the middle of this. And this week, I want you to take a picture. I want you to post it on social media. I want you to tag us at Limitless Woodland. And next week, I want to see you wearing your name tag.

All right? I want to see you wear it because now you know who you are and you know what your gift is, and you're going to see somebody else and you'll be like, "I knew it. I knew it this whole time." Especially the people who are gifted in administration, you're going to be like, "Yes, yes, somebody gets me."

Because when you see other people who are walking in the same gift, now you're on a journey together of walking in your gifting, and you can pray for each other because you can pray for somebody who's walking in the gifting and you get a revelation and you minister to them. And now there's a community of people who are walking in the gifts of God. See what we did there?

So take this home, pray over it, write it down, post it on social media so we can see it this week. And next week at the invite service, I want to see y'all walking in here with it. And I know y'all, some of y'all ain't going to keep up with it, so we got some more for next week when you get in.

Let's get out of here. Heavenly Father, thank you so much for this day. Thank you for being so kind and so gracious to us, God. God, I am excited at the thought of Limitless Church being a church full of people who walk in the gifts of God, being a church full of people who walk in a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

God, I declare clarity this week, God. God, I pray that people would clearly see the gift that you've given them, that they would clearly be able to discern what it is that you've called them to, that they will know this week who they are.

God, I thank you that you'll begin revealing as they take the test and they get those top three, God, that it will be obvious, that you will begin to just have them see it clearly, "That is my gift." And the revelation that comes from being able to articulate it.

God, thank you, thank you, thank you that we are a church, we are a people on mission. In Jesus' name, amen.

I'm going to have our ushers come forward at this time as we transition to a time of giving. If you're new here, on the screen they'll show you we have three ways to give. If you're watching online, you can text the word "give" to 833-879-0161 or give at limitlesswilden.com.

But as you are preparing your offering, I want you to look around to your left and to your right. If you notice, normally we have a lot more young adults that are in our church, and they're not here this week. And they're not here this week not because they slept in and decided not to be here. They're not here this week because they had midterms or finals and they've been cramming all week.

They're not here this week because our young adults are actually out on mission right now in here in Southern California and Hawaii. Our young adults are preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ on college campuses. And it is something that a young adult will say, "I will go. I will go and tell people that I've never met before on one of the most hostile places and declare the name of Jesus."

And some of those kids were able to go because you decided to say yes in your giving. In our giving, we have tithes, we have offerings, and we have missions. And because some of you have made a decision to give towards missions, we were actually able to sponsor some of our young adults to be able to go on this trip to preach Jesus.

I say this because I want you to know that your gift is a seed. And that when you plant your seed on good ground, it produces a harvest. And today your harvest is young people who have never heard the gospel of Jesus will be able to know and hear the message of hope found in a relationship with Jesus Christ because you decided to say yes.

It's not just about putting something in a bucket. We believe that our, this is a seed that God, the scripture says he gives seed to the sower. So thank you. Thank you for giving to missions. Thank you for being faithful in your tithes, in your offering. Because we have work to do, and your giving makes it possible. Thank you.

We prayed over them this morning. We prayed over Josh as he left last, we prayed over him last week. And I'm excited to hear the testimonies of what God did at campuses all over.

Heavenly Father, thank you for this opportunity to give. Today, God, as every week, but today especially, we give with a cheerful heart. God, thank you. We pray over those young adults, God, as they're out on mission, preaching the gospel of Jesus, that you will protect them, that you will cover them, that you will keep them, that your spirit will rise up on the inside of them, that they will proclaim the good news of Jesus.

And God, thank you for the opportunity to sow into something so pivotal. You are faithful, God, even in the area of our resources. We believe that our finances are a seed, and so we sow that seed today. And we command it to go and to grow in the name of Jesus. Amen.

God bless you. As you give, the offering buckets will go by. Would you do me a favor? Stand with me. Let's worship together one more time, and then I'll be right back.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. We're going to pray over our seed. Would you stretch your hands towards your seed? Father, thank you for the opportunity that you've given us to sow. God, thank you for those that were generous and gave out of the overflow today. Would you bless them?

Thank you for those that didn't have it but chose to sacrifice today. God, would you bless them as well? Even those that did not have to give but had a desire to give, Lord bless them pressed down, shaken together, and running over. Would you open up the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that they wouldn't have room to receive it, God, in every area of their life?

We thank you in Jesus' name, amen. No talking, no moving. Really quickly, if you're here today and you have never made Jesus Christ the Lord of your life, the first way to walk in your gifting is to accept the gift giver.

Sometimes we see people who want to walk in the gifts, but they don't want to accept the gift giver, and that does not work. God loves you so much that he sent his son to die because he wanted to be in relationship with you. He saw you on your worst day. He saw you at the bottom of the bottom of the bottom, and he said you were worth dying for.

Sin separated us from God, but a price had to be paid, and Jesus came down and paid that price. He suffered the cross, nails in his hands, in his feet, his skin ripped from his body so that you could have an opportunity to be in relationship with the Father.

And he says that if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth Jesus, you shall be saved. And it's this idea of making him Lord. He says if you confess him as Lord of your life, that word Lord means ruler, it means king, it means final authority, it means above all.

So if you have never made him Lord of your life, we would love the opportunity to begin this process with you, praying for you and praying with you to accept Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior. My altar team have been waiting on you all week long to my left, to your right, along the black wall. We would love to pray with you and welcome you into the family of God to begin the beginning of the rest of your life and the best of your life.

If you're here today and maybe you at one point made Jesus the Lord of your life, you gave him your life, but because of life, because of circumstances, you decided to take it back and be the ruler of your own life. But you're here today and you say, "Pastor, I want to recommit my life to Jesus. Pastor, I want to give my life back to the Lord."

If that's you today, we would love to pray with you as well. The great thing about God is he says, "I will never leave you. I will never forsake you." So if you're here today and if that's you, we would love to pray with you as well.

And lastly, if you're here, you say, "Hey, Pastor, I just need somebody to stand in agreement with me. I just need somebody to pray with me. I'm believing God for this. I'm believing God for this person, for that, for this situation." We would love to pray with you as well.

For going on four years, we've continued to see God be God in every situation, and we would love nothing more than to see him be God in yours. Again, grab your Bible, grab your pen, pad, whoever you came with, whatever you came with, meet us down here. We would love to pray with you.

A couple things before we leave: please go sign up for an area to serve. We would love for you to be a part of the Limitless family. Next week, invite somebody, get a QR code, I mean get an invite card, excuse me, on your way out. And don't forget, please register for Easter because we want to make sure we have seats for everybody.

God bless you. We love you. And don't forget, live Limitless. If you're new here, come meet me at the connection table. Let's come say hi.