{"id":43476,"date":"2022-09-30T22:22:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/saved-to-serve-sermon-the-christian-must-be-willing-to-work-bible-outlines\/"},"modified":"2022-09-30T22:22:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:22:16","slug":"saved-to-serve-sermon-the-christian-must-be-willing-to-work-bible-outlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/saved-to-serve-sermon-the-christian-must-be-willing-to-work-bible-outlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Saved To Serve Sermon – The Christian Must Be Willing To Work – Bible Outlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saved to Serve Sermon<\/strong> — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the Christian’s obligation to give attention to God’s service. A Christian must be willing to work.<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n

A. As we continue to study the significance of Christianity, we need to realize that:<\/p>\n

1. Every right implies a responsibility<\/p>\n

2. Every opportunity implies an obligation<\/p>\n

3. Every possession implies a duty<\/p>\n

B. Enjoying a Christian relationship with God involves accepting the responsibilities inherent in that relationship<\/p>\n

1. Duty without doctrine is like a tree without roots<\/p>\n

2. But doctrine without duty is like a tree without fruit<\/p>\n

C. A Christian is a person called to God’s service<\/p>\n

1. 1 Thessalonians 1:9<\/p>\n

2. We are obligated to fulfill our individual service<\/p>\n

3. Colossians 4:17<\/p>\n

DISCUSSION: (Discussion of this saved to serve sermon.)<\/h2>\n

A. The Kingdom of Those Saved to Serve is a Realm of Activity<\/h3>\n

1. This fact is seen in the various designations used to describe Christians:<\/p>\n

a. “Branch” (Jn. 15:1-8) that bears fruit<\/p>\n

b. “Farmer” (2 Cor. 9:6) that plants<\/p>\n

c. “Soldier” (2 Tim. 2:3-4) that wars<\/p>\n

d. “Athlete” (1 Cor. 9:24-27) that runs<\/p>\n

e. “Member” (Rom. 12:3-8) that using his talents<\/p>\n

2. As Christians we are to be:<\/p>\n

a. “Fruitful” (Mt. 13:1-9) — Colossians 1:10<\/p>\n

b. “Useful” (2 Tim. 2:20-21)<\/p>\n

c. “Profitable” (2 Tim. 4:11)<\/p>\n

d. In all this we should see that Christians are a part of a kingdom of activity<\/p>\n

3. A Christian’s aim should be to do God’s will<\/p>\n

a. Notice Jesus’ attitude — John 6:38 is this true of us?<\/p>\n

b. Doing God’s will pleases God- 2 Corinthians 5:9<\/p>\n

c. A non-active Christian puts his soul in jeopardy (Mt. 25:31-46)<\/p>\n

d. The spiritual “freeloader” who is “just along for the ride” will be sadly disappointed – Matthew 7:21<\/p>\n

e. Unused abilities\/opportunities will eventually be withdrawn – Isaiah 5:1-7<\/p>\n

f. We are responsible for doing what we can – Mark 14:8<\/p>\n

B. If We Are Saved To Serve We Are To Be Workers<\/h3>\n

1. Christians are identified as:<\/p>\n

a. “Workers”<\/p>\n

1) 1 Thessalonians 1:3<\/p>\n

2) 2 Timothy 2:15<\/p>\n

b. “Laborers”<\/p>\n

1) Matthew 9:37-38<\/p>\n

2) John 6:27<\/p>\n

2. A Christian’s activity must consist of<\/p>\n

a. “Work for the Lord”- 1 Corinthians 15:58<\/p>\n

b. “Good works”<\/p>\n

1) Matthew 5:16<\/p>\n

2) 1 Peter 2:12<\/p>\n

3) Jesus went about “doing good” (Acts 10:38)<\/p>\n

4) God is able to – Hebrews 13:21<\/p>\n

3. We need to be honest with ourselves, and asks questions concerning our abilities and opportunities<\/p>\n

a. Concerning our abilities we need to ask:<\/p>\n

1) In what ways am I especially blessed by God?<\/p>\n

2) What do I posses that might be used in the Lord’s work?<\/p>\n

3) What do I derive fulfillment from doing?<\/p>\n

4) What do I enjoy doing?<\/p>\n

5) What comes naturally for me?<\/p>\n

6) What might I learn to do?<\/p>\n

b. Concerning our opportunities we need to ask:<\/p>\n

1) What needs to be done in the Lord’s work?<\/p>\n

2) What scriptural restrictions govern the work?<\/p>\n

3) What other factors may limit my opportunity?<\/p>\n

4) What is now being done inadequately?<\/p>\n

5) What problems exist that need to be solved?<\/p>\n

6) What are others doing that I need to help do?<\/p>\n

4. We need to develop certain attitudes concerning our Christian work:<\/p>\n

a. Gratitude for the privilege – 1 Timothy 1:12<\/p>\n

b. Initiative, willing to work without having to be prodded–1 Timothy 4:12<\/p>\n

c. Be positive — Philippians 2:14<\/p>\n

d. Enthusiasm, as an example note – 2 Corinthians 9:7<\/p>\n

e. A mind to work (Neh. 4:6) “The world is full of willing people: some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.”<\/p>\n

f. Persistent – Galatians 6:9<\/p>\n

Finally in this saved to serve sermon we see:<\/p>\n

C. If We Are Saved to Serve We Are To Be Servants<\/h3>\n

1. There are five different Greek words used in the New Testament that emphasize this fact:<\/p>\n

a. mimetes (follower) – Ephesians 5:1<\/p>\n

b. maqatas (disciple) – John 8:31<\/p>\n

c. oiknomos (steward) – 1 Peter 4:10<\/p>\n

d. diakonos (minister) – Romans 16:1<\/p>\n

e. doulos (servant) – Luke 17:10<\/p>\n

2. What does being a servant mean?<\/p>\n

a. Servanthood is an outward evidence of a shift in focus away from self it is seen in action — Matthew 22:37-40<\/p>\n

b. Being a servant is to be a way of life not just an occasional good deed<\/p>\n

1) It is to be a vocation<\/p>\n

2) Involves an entire frame of mind – Philippians 2:4-7<\/p>\n

c. Being a servant is an investment in people, rather than things<\/p>\n

d. Servanthood is a sacrifice it costs<\/p>\n

1) Inconvenience is nearly always a part of the cost — 2 Corinthians 8:1-4<\/p>\n

2) Yet, yielding one’s rights is the very essence of servanthood- 1 Corinthians 9:19<\/p>\n

e. Servanthood is a privilege<\/p>\n

1) Helping others must never be a burden to us<\/p>\n

2) We need the attitude of Paul as we serve – 1 Corinthians 15:9-10<\/p>\n

3. Hindrances to Servanthood<\/p>\n

a. Serving the wrong master — Matthew 6:24<\/p>\n

b. Limiting when and who we serve<\/p>\n

c. Negligence – Hebrews 6:11-12<\/p>\n

d. Pride and self-centeredness<\/p>\n

4. The greatness of Servanthood<\/p>\n

a. Is seen in the action of Jesus – Matthew 20:28<\/p>\n

b. True greatness consist in serving others — Matthew 20:25-27<\/p>\n

c. Servanthood is rewarded<\/p>\n

1) Acts 20:35<\/p>\n

2) Opens doors for the gospel -2 Corinthians 4:5<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION: (Ending of this saved to serve sermon.)<\/p>\n

A. The Christian is to be at God’s disposal<\/p>\n

B. The Christian’s work\/service is a part of the joy of being in Christ<\/p>\n

1. Proverbs 11:24-25<\/p>\n

2. “The happy people are those who are producing something; the bored people are those who are consuming much and producing nothing”<\/p>\n

C. As servants we must:<\/p>\n

1. Plan, set goals for our work and service<\/p>\n

2. Prepare — Ecclesiastes 10:10<\/p>\n

3. Engage ourselves in activity<\/p>\n

4. Finish what we start<\/p>\n

D. Judgment will involve an accounting of our use of potential<\/p>\n

E. We must influence one another to want to be active – Hebrews 10:24-25<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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