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DO SOMETHING USEFUL WITH YOUR LIFE: SERVE GOD!. Eccl. 12:13-14. DO SOMETHING USEFUL WITH YOUR LIFE: SERVE GOD!. Introduction: 1. Eccl. 12:13-14 Only God gives life real meaning. 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Eccl. 12:13-14
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• Introduction:1. Eccl. 12:13-14 Only God gives life real meaning 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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• Introduction:2. Eccl. 3:11 Life seeks a purpose beyond the mundane animal level 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time:
also he hath set the world [eternity, NIV] in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
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• Introduction:3. What do we hope to accomplish in life?
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Die a gang member Die well educated Die a drunkard Die rich Die a porn addict Nice person w/o God Be sexually immoral
Die a drug addict Succeed in business
& family w/o God Die a family abuser Die powerful Die a liar, cheat, & thief Serve God
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• Introduction:4. Let’s learn to serve God!
Learn from men who served God Learn from women who served God Determine to serve God today
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God A. Abraham Traveled Long Dusty Roads
Gen. 12:1-3 Persisted in serving God by faith in His promises
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Gen. 12:1-3 Persisted in serving God by faith in His promises
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1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
CANAANISRAEL
CHRIST
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God A. Abraham Traveled Long Dusty Roads
Traveled hundreds of miles leading his family by faith in God
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Ur of Chaldees
Haran
Hebron
About 600 miles:1000 kilometersAbout 600 miles:
1000 kilometers
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God A. Abraham Traveled Long Dusty Roads
Lived & died embracing these promises w/o seeing the final fulfillment
We too travel long dusty roads enduring trials & disappointments serving God
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God B. Moses Led in Spite of Constant Criticisms
Num. 12:1-3 His critics included his family
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Num. 12:1-3 His critics included his family
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1 And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. 2 And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it. 3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God B. Moses Led in Spite of Constant Criticisms
Yielding to his role & the pressure of critics w/o giving up or retaliating Vindicated by God, pled mercy on his critics
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God B. Moses Led in Spite of Constant Criticisms
When doing our best to serve God, both friend & foe will criticize: examine self, be meek, be merciful, & trust all things to God
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God C. Joshua Was Brave & Courageous
Num. 14:9 “The Lord is with us: fear them not” Josh. 1:7 Strong & courageous
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7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God C. Joshua Was Brave & Courageous
Josh. 24:15 We will serve the Lord!
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15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God C. Joshua Was Brave & Courageous
We too can stand like Joshua & say, “We will serve the Lord!”
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God D. David Had an Humble Penitent Heart
1 Sam. 13:14 “The Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart” 1 Sam. 17:47 Served God as a
shepherd: killed a lion, a bear, & a giant soldier
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1 Sam. 17:47 Served God as a shepherd: killed a lion, a bear, & a giant soldier
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47 And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God D. David Had an Humble Penitent Heart
2 Sam. 12:13; Ps. 51:2-3 “I have sinned against the Lord:” heinous sins followed by deep heartfelt repentance
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2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God D. David Had an Humble Penitent Heart
Our lives become useful when we turn away from sin in deep heartfelt repentance
& serve God—no matter how many times
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God E. Peter Was a Slow Learner But He Learned
Matt. 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” Jn. 13:8 “Thou shalt never wash my feet” Lk. 22:34 “Thou shalt thrice deny me” Jn. 18:11 “Put up thy sword”
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God E. Peter Was a Slow Learner But He Learned
Jn. 21:15-19 “Lovest thou me?” “Feed my lambs.” Peter died in faithful service
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19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God E. Peter Was a Slow Learner But He Learned
If Peter could slowly learn how to serve God, why not you & me?
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God F. Paul Fought the Truth, Then Taught the Truth
1 Tim. 1:12-13 The persecutor became the Apostle of Christ
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1 Tim. 1:12-13 The persecutor became the Apostle of Christ
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12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God F. Paul Fought the Truth, Then Taught the Truth
2 Tim. 4:6-8 Finished his work to the end
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2 Tim. 4:6-8 Finished his work to the end
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6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God F. Paul Fought the Truth, Then Taught the Truth
Some today who fight the truth learn the truth and teach others the good news!
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God G. Timothy Served God from His Youth
Acts 16:1-3 Taught by mother, grandmother, brethren, & Paul from youth at Lystra 1 Tim. 4:12 Became a shining light
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12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
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I. Learn from Men Who Served God G. Timothy Served God from His Youth
Young people from all sorts of backgrounds find their way to God
& resolve to serve Him today.
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II. Learn from Women Who Served God A. Sarah Shared Abraham’s Faith While Traveling Long Dusty Roads with Him
Heb. 11:11 Served God by bearing Isaac
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II. Learn from Women Who Served God B. Jochebed Obeyed God Rather Than Gov’t
Heb. 11:23 Protected Moses’ life C. The Young Maid Remembered God’s Prophet
2 Kgs. 5:2-3 Sent Naaman to Elisha
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II. Learn from Women Who Served God D. Esther Risked Her Life to Do What Is Right
Esth. 4:14 Asked King to Spare the Jews E. Mary & Martha Opened Their Home to Jesus
Lk. 10:38-42 For physical & spiritual needs
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II. Learn from Women Who Served God F. Eunice & Lois Invested Time in Children
2 Tim. 1:5 Planted seeds of faith in Timothy
G. Numerous Widows Continue Serving 1 Tim. 5:9-10 Godly hospitable homes
H. Women of All Ages Are Living Useful Lives Serving God in Many Ways Today!
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! A. We Must Accept Responsibility for Our Sins—
No Excuses, Denial, Blame Game, or Rationale Rom. 3:23 “All have sinned”—
we cannot serve God living in sin
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! B. God’s Love, Grace, & Mercy Offer Salvation
Heb. 9:27-28 Christ offered perfect sacrifice for sin, arose, & will come again to receive us
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27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! C. Submit to Christ to Receive Salvation
Submit to Christ by obeying the gospel Rom. 10:17 Open the heart to hear Mk. 16:15-16 Believe the gospel of Christ Acts 2:38 Repent of all sins Rom. 10:10 Confess Christ as God’s Son Mk. 16:15-16 Submit in water baptism
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15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! D. Devote the Rest of Life to Serving God
Mic. 6:7-8 Learn a right heart to God & man
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Mic. 6:7-8 Learn a right heart to God & man
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7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! D. Devote the Rest of Life to Serving God
Matt. 22:38-40 Learn all God’s instructions to know how to love God 1st & neighbor as self Daily Bible study & prayer Honesty & integrity in all matters Faithful husband & wife, obedient children Provide personal needs,
share material & spiritual blessings 41
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! D. Devote the Rest of Life to Serving God
1 Pet. 4:11 Use talents to serve God
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1 Pet. 4:11 Use talents to serve God
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11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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III. Determine to Serve God Today! D. Devote the Rest of Life to Serving God
1 Pet. 4:11 Use talents to serve God Teach the truth w/o addition or subtraction Lead in prayer, songs, Lord’s Supper, giving Elders, deacons, evangelists, & teachers Attend all services to worship, learn, & edify All have talents: invite, greet, encourage, help
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• Invitation:1. Eccl. 12:13-14 Only God gives life real meaning 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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• Invitation:3. What do we hope to accomplish in life?
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Die a gang member Die well educated Die a drunkard Die rich Die a porn addict Nice person w/o God Be sexually immoral
Die a drug addict Succeed in business
& family w/o God Die a family abuser Die rich Die a liar, cheat, & thief Serve God
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• Invitation:4. Let’s learn to serve God!
Learn from men who served God Learn from women who served God Determine to serve God today
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