TITLE: BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Ephesians 2:10
Introduction: We are created in Christ Jesus-Genesis 1:1. Nothing less than our daily walk with Him befits the intended prupose of our Creator.
I Obedience In The Family
a) Eph. 6 :1-3-long life
b)Col. 3:20-well pleasing
c) Prov. 1:8-9-grace
II Diligence in Employment
a) Col. 3:22-24-reward of inheritance
b) Eph. 6:5-8-reward of the Lord
c) Prov. 27:18-honour
III Law-abiding As Citizens
a) Rom. 13 :1-6-ordain of God
b) I Pet. 2: 13-15-will of God
c) Eccl. 8:5-feel no evil
IV Faithfulness In Service
a) Isa. 49:4-with the Lord
b)Luke 12:42-44-blessed
c) John 4:36-life eternal
TITLE: THE GRACE OF GIVING
TEXT: II Corinthinns 9: 6-19
Introduction: We need to study closely what the Bible teaches on "the grace of giving".
I Concerning The Attitude Of Giving
a) The abundant sower reaps abundantly
b) The abundant reaper sows abundantly
c) Example of farmer, businessman or personal worker
II Concerning The Way Of Giving (Verse 7)
a) As a person has made up his mind
b) Not reluctantly or under compulsion
c) Cheerfully as God loves such
III Concerning The Result Of Giving (Verse 8)
a) God will provide you with every blessing
b) You will always have enough
c) You may continue to increase in every good work
Conclusion: We can say with Paul-"Thanks be to God for this inexpressible gift"-Verse 15 ... the gift of being able to give, to give cheerfully and to give more ... if we understand this grace.
TITLE: JOY OF SOUL-WINNING
TEXT: Romans 1 :15-17
Introduction: At the face of the opportunities and prospects for our vacation projects, we are asking every member to be ready to serve the Lord. Here are some urgent reasons why you should be.
I Because of our Spiritual Indebtedness
-Philemon 18, 19
II Because of our Gratitude to God's love -II Corinthians 9:15
III Because of God's love for a Lost World -Jerimiah 31:3
IV Because of Man's Desperate Need -Hebrews 2:3
V Because of the Shortage of Time - John 9:4
VI Because of the Command of Christ -Matthew 28: 19, 20
Conclusion: Can we all say:
"Ready to speak, ready to warn
Ready o'er souls to yearn
Ready in life or ready in death
Ready for His return."
