Work as What if your goal and purpose in life was to gain 1000 points and make it to the golden city? You’d probably have a few questions: 1) How do I gain points? 2) How many points do I have so far? 3) How do I get to this city? Worship Sept 24, 2018

Lies, Cheat, Steal Nicolas Maduro – deluxe Salt Bae dinner of pricey steaks and cigars while the people starve Bernie Madoff – large Ponzi scheme – stole $68 Billion from over 4800 people Wells Fargo – salespeople opened millions of extra accounts for customers without permission and charged them so the Wells Fargo salespeople would get commissions and the bank would make more money We all know it is wrong. Why does it happen?

Followers of Jesus have advantage! Intrinsic motivation! – From within Experienced a love that gives everything for them – John 3:16; John 15:13 From an all powerful God who helps, protects and wants what is best for them – Romans 8:31 And have an assurance of a happy, blessed and secure eternity, no matter how bad things are now – Mark 10:30 We have a God who changes us to be like him! – 2 Corinthians 5:15

Three Keys to Success Excellence Integrity Service Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Excellence We are doing it to the Lord Favorite president over for dinner, how would you do that differently? Favorite president watch you work, how would you do it differently? That is the way we should work each day – unto God – the King of Kings!

Excellence Proverbs 22:29 – Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; Excellence is a reflection on God People are judging God’s value based on how you do your work Your work quality will either open or close doors to speak to others about God We are missionaries – ambassadors – 2 Cor 5:19-20

Integrity One small compromise can destroy everything else – no matter how excellent, hard working or anything else #metoo Ecclesiastes 10:1 - As dead flies give perfume a bad smell,     so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Are you cutting corners? Are you doing something that is against what you know to be right? Destroys your credibility and witness Takes away from God’s glory Daniel 6:4 - They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.

Serve others Love a story when the hero takes a bullet for someone else, or a boss gives up a bonus to help employees Matthew 20:28 - the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Not yourself first Not your reputation first Not your money first Not your convenience first Can and should be a blessing to all – customers, co- workers, and you

Three Keys to Glorify God & Serve others Excellence Integrity Service Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. We are missionaries and ambassadors for Jesus!

Jesus Advantage - Response Intrinsic motivation! – From within Experienced a love that gives everything for them – John 3:16; John 15:13 From an all powerful God who helps, protects and wants what is best for them – Romans 8:31 And have an assurance of a happy, blessed and secure eternity, no matter how bad things are now – Mark 10:30 We have a God who changes us to be like him! – 2 Corinthians 5:15