Sermons tagged #Serve

In Psalm 2 we see: I. Humanity's Opposition to Yahweh's rule is futile. v. 1-3 II. Yahweh's Response to Human Opposition is Decisive v.4-6 III. Yahweh Has Issued Sure Decrees Regarding his Son v.7-9 IV. Yahweh Declares the Necessity of Submission to the Son – v.10-12 Submission to the Son is the avenue of joy, please, and usefulness.

Because time is outside of my control, I must trust the eternal God Who is sovereign over all things.

When a local church congregation, deacons, and pastor (s) are working together, their Christianity is more attractive and the needs of the congregation are met.

We are told to serve the Lord with gladness and in sincerity. How does one do that? We look at 3 simple truths that will help to remain thankful in our service of the Lord.

A 'spiritual gift' is an ability given by God the Holy Spirit which the believer must use to worship and glorify God and serve the Church. By serving the church with our gifts, we serve God.

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord: Suppose you have to pack up your things, sell you beautiful house, give up your land, your garden with fresh produce, lose seeing your friends, leave your church behind, and then move to somewhere there is not even good internet connection, no fresh produce, and no security. Would you volunteer to go if asked? Suppose you have to do it to help distant relatives you don't know and don't speak the same language as they, and suppose the new neighbours hate you and everything you stand for! Would you volunteer to go? Suppose you have to do this for someone you saved your life…would you go? Maybe not! Some Jews in the countryside who survived the Babylonian attacks, were asked to volunteer to go (with their families) to dangerous Jerusalem and settle there. Let's see how they responded. Our headings are: God chose the volunteers Men honoured the volunteers God honoured the volunteers Our goals are: That you will be willing to make sacrifices for the one who sacrificed his life on Calvary for you.

We must be careful to build up our church on the foundation of the Lord Jesus because the day will come in which we each give account to God for our workmanship.

Connected: 1 Love one another 2 Suffer with each other 3 Celebrate with each other

In this message we see the account of Elijah and the prophet's of Baal. God brings great victory and ends the drought.

The resurrection of Jesus causes our church work to be worthwhile, valid, and meaningful. We are blessed to serve the Living God! Series Message #4 Scatter Session #16 Scatter Season #2

Because of Jesus' selfless service to mankind, I must turn to Him for eternal salvation and the power to live in service of His Kingdom.

Christians have a newly created, creative identity in Christ and the uniqueness of each one is found in the good works God enabled them to perform for the glory of God. Our value is not in what we do or don't do, but who we are "in Christ." You are His Masterpiece.