Service takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.
A. Sit at Jesus’ Feet – Luke 10:38-42 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources A. Sit at Jesus’ Feet – Luke 10:38-42 1) Two Choices: a) Mary Chose Relationship at the Cost of Everything else b) Martha Chose Service at the Cost of Relationship
A. Sit at Jesus’ Feet – Luke 10:38-42 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources A. Sit at Jesus’ Feet – Luke 10:38-42 2) Two Outcomes: a) Mary Was Filled Up b) Martha Was Anxious & Troubled
God Wants Your Heart Before Your Service I. Tapping into the Divine Resources A. Sit at Jesus’ Feet – Luke 10:38-42 3) One Truth: God Wants Your Heart Before Your Service (Matthew 22:34-40)
B. Watch with Him One Hour - Matt. 26:36-41 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources B. Watch with Him One Hour - Matt. 26:36-41 1) Two Choices: a) Jesus Spends the Night in Prayer b) The Disciples Spend the Night in Sleep
B. Watch with Him One Hour - Matt. 26:36-41 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources B. Watch with Him One Hour - Matt. 26:36-41 2) Two Outcomes: a) Jesus Stands Up to an Army b) The Disciples Run Away in Fear
Prayer Unlocks Divine Resources I. Tapping into the Divine Resources B. Watch with Him One Hour - Matt. 26:36-41 3) One Truth: Prayer Unlocks Divine Resources (James 5:16)
C. Be Filled by the Holy Spirit– Acts 1:8 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources C. Be Filled by the Holy Spirit– Acts 1:8 1) Two Choices: a) Serve in Your Own Strength & Ability b) Serve in the Power of the Holy Spirit
C. Be Filled by the Holy Spirit– Acts 1:8 I. Tapping into the Divine Resources C. Be Filled by the Holy Spirit– Acts 1:8 2) Two Outcomes: a) Nothing Left on the Altar – 1 Cor. 3:10-15 b) Fruit That Lasts – John 15:5,16
The Spirit has All the Divine Resources you need to face any challenge I. Tapping into the Divine Resources C. Be Filled by the Holy Spirit– Acts 1:8 3) One Truth: The Spirit has All the Divine Resources you need to face any challenge (1 John 4:4)
A. Trust God’s Sovereignty– Psalm 135:6 II. Meeting Human Needs A. Trust God’s Sovereignty– Psalm 135:6 B. Just Pass Out the Bread– John 6:1-14
A. Live Like a Spiritual Billionaire III. Some Thoughts on Application A. Live Like a Spiritual Billionaire B. Live with Open Eyes and a Willing Heart