OCTOBER 11, 2026 SERMON NOTES

Guest Preacher: Cole McCartney, Next Generation Pastor

Gifts of the Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:1-20

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.

1) Be informed about the gifts of the Spirit (v. 1-3).

Application: 
A) Know where the gifts come from.
B) Study God’s Word.
C) Take a spiritual gifts assessment.

2) Be empowered by the Holy Spirit to use your gifts (v. 4-11).

Application: 
A) Serve the Church.
B) Share the Gospel.
C) Grow in Christ.

3) Be unified by the Spirit (v. 12-20). 

Application: 
A) Cross the lines that could divide us.
B) Stay attached.
C) Trust God’s placement.

Keypoint: Believers in Jesus receive different gifts from the same Spirit for the common good, to contribute to the same body. 

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NEW GROWTH GROUPS

NEW Growth Groups are available, and we’d love for you to get connected! Check out all of the new 2026 Growth Groups and sign up today at fbct.org/growthgroups.

FIRST STEPS CLASS

UPCOMING CLASS: Wednesday, JANUARY 13, 2027

DINNER: 5:00-5:45PM Grace BUILDING, 3rd Floor Steeple Landing

CLASS: 5:45PM Grace BUILDING, 3rd Floor Steeple Landing

Our First Steps class is designed for new members and guests. We invite you to join our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ronny Raines, and our ministry team for our next membership class. We'll treat you to a delicious meal in the Steeple Landing at 5:00 pm, and then help you discover how God wants to use you at First Baptist Church. As you attend the class, we'll cover the following subjects:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Meaning of church membership

• Biblical baptism

• The Lord's Supper

• The church's beliefs and vision

• Opportunities to give

• Ways to serve in the church

• Ministries at First Baptist Church 

• Meet our ministry team

• Time for Q&A

• Tour our church facilities

We hope you'll join us for our next First Steps class. You can register by filling out the online form at fbct.org/firststeps or by contacting Dana in the pastor's office at 931.245.0000 or dana.abee@fbct.org.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

THROUGH NOVEMBER 15

We are in the middle of our Operation Christmas Child mission project emphasis! You can pick up a shoebox to pack on our church campus. There will be display boxes in the church concourse near Missions Landing entrance. Packing instructions will also be available. The last day to return boxes will be Sunday, November 15. Remember, each child who receives a shoe box will hear the gospel. The shoebox recipients will also have the opportunity to enroll in a 12-lesson follow-up discipleship program.

THANKSGIVING DINNER AND WORSHIP SERVICE

NOVEMBER 18 | fbct.org/thanksgiving

Join us on Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in the Laida Fellowship Hall for a Thanksgiving Dinner followed by a Thanksgiving Worship Service that will begin at 6:00 pm immediately after dinner.

While reservations are suggested, they are not mandatory. However, making a reservation will help us better plan for the dinner. The cost for dinner is $12 per person, and children aged 10 years and under is FREE. Childcare will be provided for children aged 2 years and under upon request. Please RSVP by November 15th to secure your spot.

Call the church office at 931.245.0000 or email info@fbct.org.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AND FELLOWSHIP

DECEMBER 16 | fbct.org/christmasdinner

Join us on Wednesday, December 16 from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Laida Fellowship Hall for Christmas Dinner. At 6 pm Preschool, Kids, and Students will meet in their areas, and Adults will remain in the Fellowship Hall for a time of Worship.

Reservations are suggested but not required. This will help us get a head count for dinner! Dinner will be $12 per person (kids 10 years old and under eat FREE). Purchase tickets online at fbct.org/christmasdinner or you can also call the church office at 931.245.0000 or email info@fbct.org .

FIRST BAPTIST MUSIC

Check out all of the First Baptist Worship Team videos from our online worship services at fbct.org/music.

THE VOICE - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Stay up to date with all that is going with our monthly newsletter, the Voice! Visit fbct.org/voice!

MEMBERSHIP AND GIVING TOOLS

Fellowship, Worship and Discipleship are fundamental to an obedient life in Christ. First Baptist Church maintains several tools to help us stay connected, share and offer the sacrifice of praise, and grow together. Scroll to the bottom of the home page at fbct.org and click on "app" to see options for adding these tools to your phone or other device. You can use these tools to stay connected to your discipleship group, contact the church, watch past worship services and sermons, as well as support the FBC financially as the Lord directs for you and your family. There are even instructions for how to access these tools using your web browser.

Using these apps, updating your profile information to share with the church is easy. When changes occur in your family life such as a move to a new home, change in email address, etc. you can update your information to be sure that our communication with you is efficient. You can even add a picture to make it easier for your church family to put a name with a face!

Information about any groups that might be of interest to you, such as Connect Groups, teams, committees, etc will be available as well.  Group Leaders can use the tools to take attendance online and access other features.  You can contact the church through the app, read messages from group members/leaders and browse the church directory.

Check out fbct.org/app  for instructions on how to get the app and reach the membership and giving website.

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