What if your spiritual gifts say more about God than about you? Like Spider-Man learning that "with great power comes great responsibility," we too must discover not just what our gifts are, but what they're for.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, this message unpacks three essential truths about spiritual gifts that transform how we view and use them. First, they're gracious gifts—sovereignly given by the Triune God, not earned or deserved. Second, they're common gifts—given not for personal benefit but "for the common good" of the entire body. Finally, they're just gifts—not the most important thing and certainly not what defines us spiritually.

The Corinthian church struggled with gift-obsession, particularly valuing ecstatic experiences like speaking in tongues. They equated dramatic spiritual manifestations with spiritual maturity—a misconception that persists today. But Paul redirects them (and us) to what truly matters: faith in Jesus and the ordinary virtues of faith, hope, and love.

This message challenges us to discover our gifts in community, call out gifts we see in others, and remember that character matters more than charisma. Just as a wedding is exciting but a marriage infinitely more important, our spiritual maturity isn't measured by extraordinary experiences but by our daily, faithful walk with Jesus.

Whether you're wondering how you're gifted, struggling to find your place in the church, or seeking to use your gifts more effectively, this message offers biblical wisdom for the journey. God has gifted you—not to make you special, but to make you useful in building His kingdom.