Wednesday Night Unscripted - Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Night Unscripted Notes
Referenced Scriptures
Primary Passages:
Romans 11:29 – “For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance (irrevocable).”
Ephesians 4:1, 8–12 – Call to walk worthy of your calling; five ministry gifts (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers).
Romans 12:3–8 – Seven functional gifts listed: prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, mercy.
Romans 11:1 – “I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift.”
1 Timothy 4:14 – “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given by prophecy with the laying on of hands.”
2 Timothy 1:6 – “Stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”
Ephesians 2:10 – “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.”
1 Corinthians 7:17–20 – Remain in the calling in which you were called.
1 Peter 5:8 – “Be sober and vigilant; your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion.”
1 John 2:1; Hebrews 7:25 – Jesus as our Advocate and Intercessor.
Romans 8:29–30; Ephesians 1:4 – Called and chosen from before the foundation of the world.
Referenced Concepts & Definitions
Three Types of Callings
Call to Salvation – Issued to all; effective for those who believe.
Call to Serve – Every believer has divine assignments in the earth and in the church.
Call to Ministry – A specific calling to one of the five ministry offices (Ephesians 4).
Types of Gifts
Natural Gifts – Given at natural birth; talents and capacities of the soul and body.
Spiritual Gifts (Charismas) – “Gifts of grace” given or activated at the new birth; supernatural abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Functional Gifts (Romans 12) – Roles or “body offices” (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, mercy).
Manifestation Gifts (1 Corinthians 12) – To be covered in upcoming weeks.
Greek Words
Charisma – Gift of grace; supernatural ability.
Doma – Gift as a person or office (Ephesians 4).
Diakonos – Serving gift (Romans 12:7).
Praxis – “Function” or “office”; workplace role within the body.
Homework
1. Be Spiritually Attentive:
“Tell the people to listen intently but also to be aware of what arises in them as they’re hearing the Word.”
As you hear teaching about the gifts, notice what leaps in your heart.
If a certain gift resonates or you feel drawn to it, write it down.
Pay attention to memories or moments the Holy Spirit brings to mind—He may be connecting the dots.
2. Journal What the Holy Spirit Highlights:
Record verses, impressions, memories, or physical sensations that surface during teaching or worship.
Revisit those notes later; they may reveal your calling or gift area.
3. Stir Up Your Gift:
Reflect on 2 Timothy 1:6 — “Stir up the gift of God within you.”
If you’ve grown weary or neglected spiritual gifts because of pain, persecution, or discouragement, ask the Lord to reawaken them.
4. Examine Your Heart:
Have you exposed or judged others’ weaknesses rather than covering them in prayer?
Repent quickly and stay humble; the Lord resists pride but gives grace to the humble.
Key Teaching Highlights
Spiritual gifts differ from natural gifts—they are supernatural and dependent on the Holy Spirit, not personality or education.
Every believer has at least one spiritual gift.
Some gifts are imparted later through laying on of hands or prophetic activation.
Neglect can cause a gift to fade from visibility, but it’s never revoked (Romans 11:29).
Grace is divine enablement—given freely, not earned. It empowers you to do what you could not do on your own.
The measure of faith given to each believer matches the grace to operate in their gift.
Pain, persecution, or distraction can dull gifts, but they can be rekindled through prayer, obedience, and faith.
Do not expose others’ weaknesses—God reveals them for restoration and intercession, not gossip or public correction.
Spiritual gifts are not personality traits. Prophetic doesn’t always mean loud; merciful doesn’t always mean soft.
You can’t choose your gifts like a buffet; the Holy Spirit assigns them (1 Corinthians 12:11).
Every believer shares the character-based version of each gift (all should give, serve, teach, etc.), but functional gifts are 10x amplified for specific roles.
The Seven Functional Gifts (Romans 12:6–8)
Prophecy – Declaring truth by divine inspiration in proportion to faith.
Serving (Diakonos) – Meeting practical needs with excellence and initiative.
Teaching – Clarifying and explaining Scripture with accuracy.
Exhortation – Encouraging and motivating others toward spiritual growth.
Giving – Supernatural grace to recognize and meet needs with joy.
Leadership (with Diligence) – Guiding and organizing others with wisdom and consistency.
Mercy (with Cheerfulness) – Showing compassion and empathy that brings healing and hope.
Quote of the Night
“Every believer has a spiritual gift, and every gift carries grace and faith in measure. It’s not for you—it’s for others. Use it.” — Pastor John Carter