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Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work

Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work. What is involved in the Lord’s Work? Teaching the gospel to others. Faithful service in the local church. Serving those who are in need. Raising godly families. Living as a Christian. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work.

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Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work

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  1. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work What is involved in the Lord’s Work? Teaching the gospel to others. Faithful service in the local church. Serving those who are in need. Raising godly families. Living as a Christian.

  2. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work I. “Out of the Abundance of the Heart…” (Matt. 12:33-35). What we think determines what we do. What we think determines who we are (Prov. 23:7). A POWERFUL AND GENUINE FAITH • Peter (Acts 4:7-12). • Paul (Acts 26:1-5; 9-14; 19-23). 2 Tim.1:3-5; 3:14-15

  3. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work I. “Out of the Abundance of the Heart…” (Matt. 12:33-35). Faith must be personal Why do I believe there is a God? Why do I believe in Jesus? Do I really believe the Bible is God’s word? Do I really believe in heaven and hell? Faith must be demonstrated

  4. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work II. “Our Fellowship is with the Father…” (1 John 1:1-3, 7-9). How do we participate with God? Service • Study • Prayer CONSTANT PRAYER “Please give me…” Prayers “Thank you for…” Prayers Philippians 4:6-7

  5. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work II. “Our Fellowship is with the Father…” (1 John 1:1-3, 7-9) Care casting Prayers 1 Peter 5:6-7 Biblical Examples: Elijah (James 5:16-17). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego (Dan. 3:13-18). Prayer for the lost (Luke 10:2).

  6. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work III. “The Love of Christ Constrains Us…” (2 Cor. 5:13-15). SINCERE LOVE Sincere and fervent love (1 Pet. 1:22; 1 John 3:23; 4:21-21; 5:2). The Balance Between Love and Duty (Gal. 2:20). Serving the Lord with Love. “I am doing this because I love God” “I am doing this because I love you as a child of God”

  7. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work III. “The Love of Christ Constrains Us…” (2 Cor. 5:13-15). In whatsoever we share with another’s need, Not what we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor and me. From The Vision of Sir Launfaul

  8. Four Essentials for the Lord’s Work IV. “…If We Do Not Lose Heart” (Gal. 6:7-9) PERSISTENCE The child of God doesn’t always succeed We are called to keep fighting! Paul’s Advice 1 Corinthians 15:58 Philippians 3:12-14

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