Sermon Listening Guide
Speaker: Dr. Condy Richardson
Scripture: Romans 12:3-8
Sermon Title: “As You Go… Share Your Resources”
Date: November 15, 2026
Romans 12:3-8 (NIV)
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
First Thoughts
Christian community should always reflect the love Christ has for us.
In the Christian life, the importance of sharing our spiritual gifts cannot be overstated.
Beyond impacting the world, sharing our spiritual gifts is good for the community of believers.
Do Not Think of Yourselves More Highly than You Ought (Verse 3)
In verse 3, Paul warns the Christians of thinking too highly of themselves.
This sin of pride is viewed by some to be the root of all sin.
He contrasts this warning by urging them to have sober thoughts of themselves.
Matthew 5:3 says: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
When we are transformed, we are aware of our dependence on God.
…Each Member Belongs to All the Others (Verses 4-5)
Paul moves on to tell them how they should view others.
In Christ, Christians form one body that operates together.
With this illustration of the body, we find churches should be unified though diverse.
Though a group of many people, we belong to each other.
We do not merely exist for ourselves, and we operate with others in mind.
We Have Different Gifts (Verses 6-8)
Verses 6, 7, and 8 list several spiritual gifts that God gives to his people.
We all have some spiritual gifts, but no one has all of them.
Our gifts should strengthen the “Body of Christ” and serve the world.
Conclusion
Romans 12 urges us to think correctly about ourselves and other people.
When our focus shifts from ourselves to other people, we are becoming more like Christ.
How are you sharing your spiritual gifts with the world to make a difference?
Christian community should always reflect the love Christ has for us.
In the Christian life, the importance of sharing our spiritual gifts cannot be overstated.
Beyond impacting the world, sharing our spiritual gifts is good for the community of believers.
Do Not Think of Yourselves More Highly than You Ought (Verse 3)
In verse 3, Paul warns the Christians of thinking too highly of themselves.
This sin of pride is viewed by some to be the root of all sin.
He contrasts this warning by urging them to have sober thoughts of themselves.
Matthew 5:3 says: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
When we are transformed, we are aware of our dependence on God.
…Each Member Belongs to All the Others (Verses 4-5)
Paul moves on to tell them how they should view others.
In Christ, Christians form one body that operates together.
With this illustration of the body, we find churches should be unified though diverse.
Though a group of many people, we belong to each other.
We do not merely exist for ourselves, and we operate with others in mind.
We Have Different Gifts (Verses 6-8)
Verses 6, 7, and 8 list several spiritual gifts that God gives to his people.
We all have some spiritual gifts, but no one has all of them.
Our gifts should strengthen the “Body of Christ” and serve the world.
Conclusion
Romans 12 urges us to think correctly about ourselves and other people.
When our focus shifts from ourselves to other people, we are becoming more like Christ.
How are you sharing your spiritual gifts with the world to make a difference?