1. Church as God intended Steve Petch Sunday 14 th October 2007

2. Part 6: Faithful servants 1 Corinthians 3 v 18 – 4 v 5 Church as God Intended

3. Do not deceive yourself Stop following the wisdom of this world Stop boasting about men “All things are yours” Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

4. We need to be faithful with what God has given us Use what God has given you to serve him ‘Huperetes’ – faithful like rowers in a boat Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

5. Like rowers in a boat: We don’t always know the direction Continuous forward motion Timing Team work Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

6. We need to be faithful with what God has given us Using what God has given us to serve him ‘Huperetes’ – faithful like rowers in a boat ‘Oikonomos’ – faithful like a steward Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

7. Like a steward: Based in a household Under authority Having authority Ownership Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

8. God is interested in our faithfulness The court of public opinion The court of self assessment The judgement seat of Christ Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants

9. What is hidden will be brought to light The motives of our hearts will be exposed Each will receive his praise from God Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants God is interested in our faithfulness

10. Our motivation for faithfulness... Church as God Intended Part 6: Faithful Servants...God is faithful to us!

11. Church as God intended Steve Petch Sunday 14 th October 2007