Spirit Wired Personality | Inside Out Week 2 | Pastor Andrew Cromwell

John 6:63 NLT: The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

You have a Spirit-wired personality that God wants to redeem and empower for Kingdom purposes.(MULTILINE)

1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV: But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Four Spirit-Wired Personalities

1. – The Bold Initiator

Matthew 16:16 ESV: Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

John 18:10-12 NLT: Then Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest’s slave. But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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Bold Initiator — Choleric/Driver — Dominance

• • • Orientation: Extrovert, task-oriented

• • • Strengths: Decisive, courageous, action-taking, natural leader

• • • Weaknesses: Impulsive, controlling, domineering, quick-tempered

• • • Speaks the language of: Power & Control

• • • Words sound like: Direct, commanding, strong (“Let’s do it now!” “Hurry up!”)

• • • Needs to hear: Loyalty, sense of control, appreciation, credit for work

2. – The Strategic Thinker

Acts 17:16–17 ESV: Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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The Strategic Thinker — Melancholic/Analyzer — Conscientious

• • • Orientation: Introvert, task-oriented

• • • Strengths: Analytical, thoughtful, detailed, principled

• • • Weaknesses: Critical, perfectionistic, cautious, sometimes pessimistic

• • • Speaks the language of: Perfection & Order

• • • Words sound like: Careful, evaluative, questioning (“Are we sure this is safe?” “Let’s think this through.”)

• • • Needs to hear: Safety, sensitivity, support, space & silence

3. – The Encouraging Relator

Acts 11:23–24 ESV: When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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The Encouraging Relator — Sanguine/People-Oriented — Influencer

• • • Orientation: Extrovert, people-oriented

• • • Strengths: Fun, animated, uplifting, relational

• • • Weaknesses: Can be impulsive, superficial, avoids conflict

• • • Speaks the language of: People & Fun

• • • Words sound like: Excited, enthusiastic, story-driven, lots of energy (“This will be so fun!”)

• • • Needs to hear: Approval, acceptance, attention, affection

4. – The Loyal Stabilizer

John 13:23 ESV: One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus’ side.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

John 19:26–27 ESV: When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

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The Loyal Stabilizer — Phlegmatic — Steady

• • • Orientation: Introvert, people-oriented

• • • Strengths: Steady, calm, loyal, dependable, peaceful

• • • Weaknesses: Avoids conflict, resistant to change, can appear disengaged

• • • Speaks the language of: Calm & harmony

• • • Words sound like: Easy-going, relaxed, patient (“It’s fine.” “No worries.”)

• • • Needs to hear: Harmony, worthiness, lack of stress, respect

Your Personality is a Gift but it Needs to be Filled with the Spirit!(MULTILINE)