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What Does It Mean To Be A Minister
Series 1 Timothy
11
Thesis: The term "minister" isn't exclusive to those "called" to pastoring - every believer according to the Bible is gifted to minister (serve) to others. In fact, as long as you are on Earth, that is what is expected of any Christian.
MINISTER BY EXAMPLE (v.12)
- Whose example? Self re-made efforts or
gospel-changed lives? - Behaviors in verse 12 driven by being fixed
on gospel, not putting forth moral ideals:- speech = i.e. Ephesians 4:15,29
- conduct = i.e. 1 John 1:9, Philippians 1:6
God is conforming believer to His image - love = i.e. John 15:13. Bring sacrificial
love (gospel) to others, esteem others more
than self.Philippians 2:17, Colossians 1:24
2 Corinthians 12:15
- Whose example? Self re-made efforts or
MINISTER BY THE WORD (v.13)
- Source for all life ministry situations
- Christ said all scripture was about him, so
Word in ministry brings Jesus to every
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Sermon ID | 101517126571 |
Duration | 50:38 |
Date | Oct 15, 2017 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | 1 Timothy 4:12-16 |
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