Made for MinistryMade for Ministry

February 3, 2007

Part 4

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God

prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another,” 1 Peter 4:10

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another,” 1 Peter 4:10

Life is not about you;

It’s all about Him!

I was made for MINISTRY

I was made for MINISTRY

“If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10

I was made for MINISTRY

“If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Significant service vs prominent service

Ministry makes me like Jesus

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,” Mark 10:45

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

“And behold, two blind men sitting by the road…cried out, saying, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!"…So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, "What do you want Me to do for you?"” Matt 20:30-32

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

“Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it," when you have it with you.” Proverbs 3:28

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

“Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it," when you have it with you.” Proverbs 3:28

Interruptions ARE ministry.

Serving Like Jesus

Serving Like Jesus

1. SEE needs of others around me

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

Serving Like Jesus

1. SEE needs of others around me

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

Serving Like Jesus

1. SEE needs of others around me

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

SLOW DOWN!

Serving Like Jesus

2. Sympathize with people’s pain

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

Serving Like Jesus

2. Sympathize with people’s pain

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

Serving Like Jesus

2. Sympathize with people’s pain

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

LEARN TO LISTEN

“I was sitting, torn by grief, and somebody came along and talked to me about God's dealings of why it happened, of hope beyond the grave. He talked constantly. He said things I knew were true. But I was unmoved, except to wish that he would go away. And he finally did. Then another one came and sat beside me, and he didn’t talk at all. He didn’t ask me any leading questions. He just sat beside me for an hour or more, listened when I said something, answered briefly, prayed simply and left. I was moved. I was comforted. I hated to see him go.”

Serving Like Jesus

3. Speak words of comfort

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

Serving Like Jesus

3. Speak words of comfort

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

Serving Like Jesus

3. Speak words of comfort

“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13

How???

PRAYER

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

“Then He came and touched the open coffin” Luke 7:14

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

“Then He came and touched the open coffin” Luke 7:14

How???

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

“Then He came and touched the open coffin” Luke 7:14

How???

Do whatever it takes

“So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.” Luke 10:34-35

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

#2 characteristic of a servant is…

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

#2 characteristic of a servant is…

NO EXCUSES

What will YOU do with your life?

What will YOU do with your life?

"Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'” Matthew 25:21