Called to Ministry
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· 3 viewsWe are all called to ministry and spiritual maturity.
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Introduction
Introduction
When you hear the word “ministry” what do you think of?
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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the church. I have become its servant, according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:24-27
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the church. I have become its servant, according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. I labor for this, striving with his strength that works powerfully in me.
For I want you to know how greatly I am struggling for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen me in person. I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery—Christ. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with arguments that sound reasonable. For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.
So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.
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Body
Ministry is hard work.
Ministry is hard work.
What ministry isn’t
Comfortable
Easy
For money
For spiritual blessings
The Word of God is the central tool in ministry.
The Word of God is the central tool in ministry.
What are some things that people think are central tools in ministry that are not the Word of God?
Not central tools in ministry
Persuasive arguments not founded on the Word of God
Fun Events
Buildings
Good music
Cool videos
Knowing Jesus is the goal of ministry.
Knowing Jesus is the goal of ministry.
Not central goals in ministry
More people
More influence
Bigger buildings
More money
What is the result of Word and Jesus centered ministry?
Spiritual maturity is the result of ministry.
Spiritual maturity is the result of ministry.
The opposite of spiritual maturity is spiritual apathy.
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Conclusion
How can God use you with your personality and talents in Word and Jesus centered ministry?
2 Questions for thought:
When you come here, do you have the goal of knowing Jesus and spiritual maturity in mind? Why or why not?
Will you submit yourself to God to be used in His ministry?
Response
Response
What did you learn today? What stood out to you?
What steps are you going to take to make sure you are actively engaged in Word and Jesus centered ministry?
What steps are you going to take to make sure you are moving towards spiritual maturity rather than apathy?