INTRODUCTION Background of 1 Peter and context of 1 Peter 4:1-11 Is there such a thing as an inactive church member? I. God has ENDOWED every Christian with a Gift a. As each one has received (1 Peter 10) b. It is not earned—just as you are saved by grace, you have been gifted by grace II. It is EXPECTED that every Christian use his/her gift a. Speak - “whoever speaks—speak as one who speaks the oracles of God” b. Serve - “whoever serves—serve as one who serves by the strength that God supplies” III. The Goal for Serving is that God is EXALTED a. “in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” 1 Peter 11 b. “in the same way, let your light shine before others . . . and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16) Conclusion Faithful service to God leads to the EXPANSION of God’s Kingdom.