Sermons About Serving
The Privilege of God's Son
Psalm 2 While Psalm 1 described the blessed life of righteous, who delight in God's Word, the headlines of the daily newspaper make clear that the wicked greatly outnumber the righteous. What are we to make of this? Is the battle to re-claim creation for God's glory destined to be lost? Psalm 2 brings great comfort in the person of God's Son, whom we are privileged to know, serve, and proclaim.
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Serving like Jesus
As followers of Jesus we are called to emulate the life and practice of Jesus. In the Gospel of Mark (10.45) Jesus tells us that he came not to be served but to serve; One of the greatest examples left for us of Jesus' servant heart is found in John 13 when we read that he got down on his knees and washed his disciples feet. If that doesn't turn our understanding of leadership on its head what will? As Jesus' apprentices the question is not if we will serve but where! We are all called to take up the towel and serve. Richard Foster, in his book, Celebration of Disciple, says that if the cross is a sign of submission then the towel is the sign of service. We are all called, says Foster, to the ministry of the towel.
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Fearing God in Financial Crisis
Today's financial crisis is a testament to the consequences America is now suffering for violating biblical financial principles. As a nation set apart by God, Israel was also called to follow biblical financial principles. In Chapter 5 verses 1-19, we see that after Nehemiah had finished building the wall around Judah, his role turned to one of economist to his nation. With the knowledge that most successful attacks on the church had come from within, Nehemiah turned his attention to the internal conflict that had developed throughout the city. In the face of greed and oppression, Nehemiah reacted with moral outrage and righteous indignation, which he then channeled into positive leadership for his people. Unlike many of the wealthy people who had succummed to greed, it was the fear of God that motivated Nehemiah to refuse exacting usury upon those whom he had loaned money or property. He knew that ungodly behavior in the face of crisis does not reflect positively on God. He also knew that the cancellation of debt - a demonstration of humility and generosity, would have a tremendous unifying effect on his people. This is precisely what was required to get things back to the way they were prior to financial crisis in Judah. Thus, Nehemiah exemplified the Law by demonstrating his love for God and his love for his neighbors. We can take lesson from Nehemiah's leadership and must ask ourselves: Are we committed to being served or are we committed to service and generosity for the glory of God?
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Satan's time on earth is short!
Satan’s time on earth is short. The devil roams the earth like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour. He has a short time left to tempt and deceive you. We grow spiritually through trials and tribulation. Jesus is coming soon and the devil will be loosed, things will get worse, are you ready? Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Are you serving Him? Are you living for Him? Are you sharing your witness with others? Are you bringing souls into the Kingdom of God? The time is short, what are you doing?
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I want more!
We've come full-circle in our discussion. I don't think you can prioritize the order of importance of evangelism, worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service; they all happen to some degree simultaneously. However, there are two ends to this journey. God calls us "out" of the world and back to Himself. The word "ecclesia" literally means the "called out ones." At the other end of the spectrum, we have the missional and sending heart of the Father that pushes us back out into the world. As He sent Jesus - He sends us! What a privilege to live "on mission" with and for God Himself! That's a calling worth stepping in to! Key Passage: Micah 6:8
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All In The Family
God desires for us to have and build healthy relationships. In a world filled with broken relationships there is hope and help for all of us. Journey with us in this message and learn how to strengthen and better connect with those that are part of our immediate and extended family!
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The Gift of Serving
When God in His goodness give blessings to His people, they are not just for personal consumption. He expects that we invest His gifts for the furtherance of His kingdom. I believe with all my heart that we never fall short of blessings. God has given us everything we need to be fruitful believers. In fact, in our series, we are primarily dealing with spiritual gifts. These are special abilities we have received through the Holy Spirit so we can serve each other and therefore build the body of Jesus Christ. Like the other blessings we have, we have received gifts so we can bless others. I hope we are doing our best to know our gift/s and use them to be a channel of God’s blessings to others before it’s too late.
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Great Lakes Church - What will make us Great?
What will make Great Lakes Church Great and what will make you Great!
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