19/07/2026
2026-YEAR OF TOTAL RECOVERY (1 SAM 30:19, JN.10:10)
JUNE- MARITAL BLISS (MK.10:6-9, ECCL.4:9)
SUNDAY MIRACLE SERVICE
MINISTERING: PST. WALE ADEDIPE
TOPIC: *MINISTRY GIFTS*
TEXT: *EPHESIANS.4:8-14*
19.07.2026.
*Preamble*
The ministry gifts are called the fivefold offices, with the main purpose to preach the Word of God. Our assignment is to teach and preach the Word of God. To preach is to proclaim, while to teach is to unveil or expand on the Word of God. Jesus is the only one who functioned in all five offices (*Luke 4:18, Matt. 9:35*). There is no prophet who can be as great as Jesus. Our work is to preach and teach so believers can be nurtured and prepared for service in God’s Kingdom (*Eph. 4:12*).
Every believer has a ministry. It is not necessary for everyone to be a preacher. Some function in the singing ministry, while others serve in a sub-ministry, but we are all connected in the soul-winning ministry. God is always looking for people who want to serve. As a believer, have you discovered your ministry? Your purpose is not to come to the earth, graduate from school, get a job, build a house, and die. Everyone who is genuinely called by God has fears, but do not allow fear to get the best of you. Take action, and you will see the help of God manifest in your life. Life will be miserable if, after living your life, you discover you have not fulfilled the purpose for which God created you. The fulfillment of your purpose determines how God rates you. You must spend your life fulfilling your purpose. A person can function in more than one of these offices. These gifts are given by Jesus and not by men. All the offices are equal and important for the Kingdom.
*ABOUT THE MINISTRY OFFICES*
1.*Apostle-* This is a sent one with a specific mission or message. This is why most apostles appear to be founders. An apostle is a teacher and also a preacher – *1Tim.2:7*. Signs and wonders usually follow the ministry of an apostle – *2Cor. 12:12*. Another indication of an apostle, is a deep encounter with Jesus – *1Cor. 9:1*. Acts.9:1-6. The title f an apostle is not by choice.
2.*Prophets*-The prophets of the Old Testaments (seers) are not same as the New Testament prophets. In the NT, prophets are not meant to be leaders – that is the work of the Holy Spirit. A prophet speaks by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – Eph.4:11&12. A prophet must be a preacher and a teacher. He must also have the gift of prophecy, word of wisdom, word of knowledge and gift of discernment of spirit – *Eph. 3:3,1Tim.2:7,2Tim.1:11*.
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