How to Know the Difference Between Your Gift and Your Passion
ONE, A Potter's House Church • Apr 15, 2026 • 65 min
Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Key Points
- 1.God does not wait for us to feel confident before calling us to use our voice; He meets us directly in our places of insecurity and teaches us how to speak (Exodus 4:11-12).
- 2.God is not waiting for human perfection before using us; He is simply waiting for our acceptance and willing yes.
- 3.Rather than feeling pressured to generate an overwhelming long-term vision, believers should faithfully steward the current vision God has given them right now.
- 4.As demonstrated through Abraham's journey in Genesis 12, God expands our vision progressively as we walk in obedience and manifest what is currently in front of us.
- 5.Growth in our calling comes through exercise; we must get comfortable rehearsing our story and exercising our voice within ourselves before expecting to step onto larger platforms.
- 6.Dedicating our finances to God and seeking His direction in prayer sustains us during difficult seasons when resources feel scarce.
- 7.Tithing and giving stem from a personal conviction to participate in funding kingdom missions that reach and transform lives.
- 8.God teaches leaders stability and wisdom through both highs and lows so they can remain steady rather than being seduced or discouraged by circumstances.
Sermon Moments
“You may be waiting for perfection, but God is just waiting for acceptance.”
“I am going to be in that place of your weakness. I'm going to bring strength and I'm going to teach you how to use that mouth.”
“Get comfortable hearing your story for yourself using your voice within yourself so that it becomes easier when you have to use it outside of you.”
“Work what you have and don't allow the pressure from the culture to make you have this vision that you can't even fully wrap your mind around. Work what God has given you and God will expand it as you say yes.”
“Part of what I believe has been a part of sustaining me in seasons where I literally did not think that I had enough is that I dedicate my finances to God.”
“I feel that God is trying to teach me more than anything how to be steady in either condition and to be like consistent in either condition as opposed to being seduced by either of them.”
“If there is an ear connected to my voice, God, I want to make sure that I'm saying what you want me to say and that I'm using my voice in the direction that can bring your glory to the earth.”
This Week
Remember This
God does not require perfection or an overwhelming long-term plan before using you; He simply asks for your willing yes to faithfully steward what He has placed right in front of you today.
A Challenge for You
Work what God has given you and God will expand it as you say yes.These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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