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Be Strong and CourageousBe Strong and Courageous

• Our Greeting

“Be strong and courageous. As for me and my household we will serve the LORD.”

• Our Greeting

“Be strong and courageous. As for me and my household we will serve the LORD.”


• Our Scripture Joshua 1:6-9 & 24:14-15

Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Josh 1:6 (NIV)


Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Josh 1:6 (NIV)



Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Josh 1:7 (NIV)


Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Josh 1:7 (NIV)



Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Josh 1:8 (NIV)


Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Josh 1:8 (NIV)



Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.Josh 1:9 (NIV)


Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.Josh 1:9 (NIV)



Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.Josh 24:14 (NIV)


Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.Josh 24:14 (NIV)



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A Man andHis Work

A Man andHis Work

Mirror, Mirror on the WallMirror, Mirror on the Wall

The Secret of the First Mirror: When it comes to home, the difference between average and winning big is often in a few, small, unnatural but “on target” behavioral adjustments a man chooses to make.

The Secret of the First Mirror: When it comes to home, the difference between average and winning big is often in a few, small, unnatural but “on target” behavioral adjustments a man chooses to make.

Some Introductory Thoughts About WorkSome Introductory Thoughts About Work

A. Most men define themselves by what they do.A. Most men define themselves by what they do.

B. According to Psychology Today... “one’s career is probably the most important influence on one’s perception of ‘quality of life.’”

B. According to Psychology Today... “one’s career is probably the most important influence on one’s perception of ‘quality of life.’”


C. Men spend more time in the workplace than anywhere else.C. Men spend more time in the workplace than anywhere else.

• 60 - 65% of our time is at work• 60 - 65% of our time is at work

• 30 - 35% of our time is with family and personal interests• 30 - 35% of our time is with family and personal interests

• 0 - 10% of our time is in church activities

• 0 - 10% of our time is in church activities


D. According to a Gallup Survey, almost 80% of men feel miscast in their jobs.

D. According to a Gallup Survey, almost 80% of men feel miscast in their jobs.


E. Finding deeper meaning and purpose in work is becoming more and more important for those in a career or choosing one.

E. Finding deeper meaning and purpose in work is becoming more and more important for those in a career or choosing one.


F. Work and work related issues are chief topics of the Bible. The Bible addresses work even more than it does the family.

F. Work and work related issues are chief topics of the Bible. The Bible addresses work even more than it does the family.


G. 90% of all Christians have never read a book, heard a sermon, or listened to a tape that focuses specifically on the work place.

G. 90% of all Christians have never read a book, heard a sermon, or listened to a tape that focuses specifically on the work place.


H. Many Christian men do not know how to take Jesus Christ with them to work. Therefore, Jesus is left at home and the workplace becomes a spiritually barren, secular experience.

H. Many Christian men do not know how to take Jesus Christ with them to work. Therefore, Jesus is left at home and the workplace becomes a spiritually barren, secular experience.


I. Many Christian men have haunting, unanswered questions when it comes to their work.

I. Many Christian men have haunting, unanswered questions when it comes to their work.1. Is there one right job for me?1. Is there one right job for me?

2. Does my work really matter to God?2. Does my work really matter to God?

3. How does God work at work?3. How does God work at work?

4. How much work is too much?4. How much work is too much?


PaycheckDriven

PaycheckDriven

PassionDriven

PassionDriven

PhilanthropyDriven

PhilanthropyDriven

PurposeDriven

PurposeDriven

Because I have to.Because I have to.

Because I want to meet my needs and the needs of my family.


Because I desire to have a certain standard of living.


Because I desire to accomplish something meaningful to me.


Because I do something through my work that is helpful and of service to others.

Because I do something through my work that is helpful and of service to others.

Because I can earn money that I can give to help others.


Because I can earn money that I can give to advance God’s Kingdom on Earth.

Because I can earn money that I can give to advance God’s Kingdom on Earth.

Because I can serve and glorify God in my work and spiritually impact people.

Because I can serve and glorify God in my work and spiritually impact people.

Why work?Why work?

ObservationsObservations

1. The Scripture affirms each of these motivations.1. The Scripture affirms each of these motivations.

Because I have to.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is

not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Because I have to.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is

not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

2 Thessalonians 3:10


But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his

household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:8


But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his

household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:8


Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and

rejoice in his labor; this is the gift from God.

Ecclesiastes 5:19


Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and

rejoice in his labor; this is the gift from God.

Ecclesiastes 5:19


There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his

labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24


There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his

labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

Because I seek to do something through my work that is helpful and

of service to others.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as

good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10

Because I seek to do something through my work that is helpful and

of service to others.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as

good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10


Let a man work, performing with his own hands what is good so that he will have something to share with one who

has need.

Ephesians 4:28


Let a man work, performing with his own hands what is good so that he will have something to share with one who

has need.

Ephesians 4:28

Because I can earn money that I can give to advance God’s Kingdom on

Earth.

Honor the Lord from your wealthand from the firsts of all your produce.

Proverbs 3:9

Because I can earn money that I can give to advance God’s Kingdom on

Earth.

Honor the Lord from your wealthand from the firsts of all your produce.

Proverbs 3:9

Because I can serve and glorify God in my work and spiritually impact

people.

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men ... It is the Lord Christ whom you

serve.

Colossians 3:23-24

Because I can serve and glorify God in my work and spiritually impact

people.

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men ... It is the Lord Christ whom you

serve.

Colossians 3:23-24

1. The Scripture affirms each of these motivations.1. The Scripture affirms each of these motivations.

2. The more of these motivations a man has in his work, the more motivated he will be in his job.

2. The more of these motivations a man has in his work, the more motivated he will be in his job.3. The more of these motivations a man has in his work, the bigger perspective he will have of his job.

3. The more of these motivations a man has in his work, the bigger perspective he will have of his job.4. The more success a man experiences with each of these motivations, the happier and more personally fulfilled he will be in his work.

4. The more success a man experiences with each of these motivations, the happier and more personally fulfilled he will be in his work.

ObservationsObservations

What Men Want From Their WorkWhat Men Want From Their Work

A. SuccessA. Success

B. RecognitionB. Recognition

C. FitC. Fit

D. Fair CompensationD. Fair Compensation

E. CommunityE. Community

F. BalanceF. Balance

What a Man Needs to Have to Get What He Wants From His Work

What a Man Needs to Have to Get What He Wants From His Work

A. A higher view of workA. A higher view of work• God’s view• God’s view

B. A courageous approach with workB. A courageous approach with work• Don’t settle for anything less than the right fit.• Don’t settle for anything less than the right fit.

C. A broader understanding of workC. A broader understanding of work• Who you are is as important as what you do.

• Who you are is as important as what you do.D. A more purposeful interaction at

workD. A more purposeful interaction at work• Eternal purposes• Eternal purposes



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