1. Christian Zeal

2. Mark’s Question I’ve only been a Christian for a few years, but I already feel less “on fire” than when I was first baptized… “ What can I do to get that fire back?”

3. God’s Vision For A Zealous People Vision: A Clear Picture of What Could Be & What Should Be… –Nehemiah 2:15-18 God Is Calling People To Be His & To Be Like Him. –1 Peter 1:15-16, Isaiah 9:7, 59:17 God’s Vision: That Every Christian Be A Zealous Christian.

4. God’s Vision For A Zealous People God Calls Us To Be Zealous Through… Jesus’ Actions –John 2:17 Jesus’ Instructions –Revelation 3:15-16, 19 Jesus’ Mission –Titus 2:14

5. Stepping Up To The Challenge Every Christian, A Zealous Christian The Challenge: Many Who Desire To Be Zealous Don’t Know How To Build A Lasting Spiritual Fire.

6. God’s Answer Comes In His Chosen Metaphor: “zelos” Question: What does it take to keep a fire going strong? Answer: 3 Simple Things 1.Heat 2.Fuel 3.Environment

7. Three Core Components God: Our Ultimate Heat Source –Key Text: Hebrews 12:29, James 4:8 Christ’s Character: Our Perfect Fuel –Wisdom, Loving Service, Courage, Energy, & Diligence 1 Peter 2:21 Purity: Our Optimum Environment –Zechariah 13:9, 1 John 2:16

8. To Ignite & Intensify Your Zeal

9. Christian Zeal