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Oak Grove Baptist ChurchAuthor: Dr. Rick Jefferds
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As Every Man Hath Received
Sunday, 15 March, 2026
The sermon draws a powerful analogy between the coordinated roles in a baseball team and the functioning of the Church as the body of Christ, emphasizing that every believer is uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit for a specific purpose within the community. Central to this message is the biblical principle that spiritual gifts are not self-earned or claimed through desire, but sovereignly distributed by the Spirit for the common good and the glorification of God. The preacher underscores that these gifts—ranging from teaching and service to hospitality and mercy—are not for personal indulgence or pride, but for mutual edification, stewardship, and the manifestation of God's manifold grace. Far from being a collection of isolated talents, each gift functions within a unified body where no part is dispensable, and every believer, regardless of visibility or perceived importance, plays an essential role in sustaining the life of the Church. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to recognize their God-given place, embrace their gifts with humility, and live in faithful dependence on Christ as the center and source of all spiritual vitality.
