Serving God
By the Grace of God – 1 Corinthians 15:10
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Be faithful to God, not letting his grace to you be in vain. By the grace of God, be who he has graciously equipped you to be.
Can You Take It with You? – 1 Corinthians 3:14-15
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There is a reward when I build on the foundation of Christ with gold, silver, or precious stones. It is a reward that awaits me in heaven.
What Does it Mean to be in the Flesh? – Romans 8:8
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If you are in charge, doing what seems best to you, you are in the flesh and cannot please God. And how good your life is does not matter.
I Will Serve God If . . . – Genesis 28:20-21
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Don't make your service to God conditional on perceived blessings. Trust him regardless of what your circumstances in life are.
Avoid Titles of Greatness – Matthew 23:8-10
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Honor and respect those who serve in leadership roles. But be careful about confusing greatness in the kingdom with greatness in the world.
Settling in Canaan or Sodom – Genesis 13:12
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Don’t make the tragic mistake Lot did. Turn your back on Sodom and settle down in Canaan, the land of promise.
Doing the Work of Jesus – John 14:12-14
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Jesus promised to give us whatever we need to do his work and glorify the Father. So, we have no excuse for failing to carry on his work.
Only Servants of the Lord – 1 Corinthians 3:5
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We need to be careful about attributing a measure of human greatness to our leaders. Great leaders are those who are servants of the Lord.
According to the Grace Given to Us – Romans 12:6-8
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God, in his grace, has gifted each of us to be able to serve within the body of Christ. Discover your gift. And then use it as best you can.
You Cannot Serve Two Masters – Luke 16:13-15
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You cannot serve two masters. Some choose the things of this world. Others choose to serve God. You can do one or the other, but not both.
God’s Strength Is Sufficient – Judges 6:14-16
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Our strength is insufficient for the task God has called us to do. But he does not call us to a task without also giving us what we need.
Yielding Your Heart to God – Joshua 24:23
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If we want to serve God, we need to toss out our idols and yield our hearts fully to God. Surrender everything to him: home, family, and job.
