Purpose of Ministry. Revelation 4:11 – “For Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy.

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Purpose of Ministry

Revelation 4:11 – “For Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.”

Ephesians 2:8-10 – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

The pleasure of creation: We were created to bring God pleasure The purpose of creation: We were created to serve God and others

God uses five things to shape us for His service: S – Spiritual gifts H – Heart A – Abilities P – Personality E – Experiences

Galatians 5:13 – “By love serve one another” Matthew 20:28 – “Even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister”

I.Serving Like Jesus Means Being Available Matthew 20:30-32 – “And, behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, Thou Son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, Thou Son of David. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?”

I.Serving Like Jesus Means Being Available  You have to be willing to be interrupted  What keeps you from being available?  Self-centeredness  Perfectionism  Materialism

II.Serving Like Jesus Means Being Grateful Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness”  What keeps you from being grateful?  Criticizing  Personalities  Wrong motives

III.Serving Like Jesus Means Being Faithful  Ministry in God’s service is a lifetime commitment I Corinthians 4:2 – “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”

III.Serving Like Jesus Means Being Faithful  Ministry in God’s service is a lifetime commitment I Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

Romans 14:12 – “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God” What have you done with what God has given you?