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Page 1: Made 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

Made for MinistryMade for Ministry

February 3, 2007

Part 4

Page 2: Made 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

“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

Page 3: Made 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

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

Page 4: Made 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

“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!

Page 5: Made 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

I was made for MINISTRY

Page 6: Made 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

I was made for MINISTRY

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

Page 7: Made 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

I was made for MINISTRY

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

Significant service vs prominent service

Page 8: Made 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

Ministry makes me like Jesus

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

Page 9: Made 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

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

Page 10: Made 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

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

Page 11: Made 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

#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

Page 12: Made 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

#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

Page 13: Made 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

#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.

Page 14: Made 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

Serving Like Jesus

Page 15: Made 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

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

Page 16: Made 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

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???

Page 17: Made 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

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!

Page 18: Made 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

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

Page 19: Made 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

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???

Page 20: Made 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

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

Page 21: Made 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

“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.”

Page 22: Made 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

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

Page 23: Made 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

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???

Page 24: Made 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

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

Page 25: Made 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

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

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

Page 26: Made 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

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

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

How???

Page 27: Made 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

Serving Like Jesus

4. Take action!

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

How???

Do whatever it takes

Page 28: Made 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

“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

Page 29: Made 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

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

#2 characteristic of a servant is…

Page 30: Made 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

#1 characteristic of a servant is…

AVAILABILITY

#2 characteristic of a servant is…

NO EXCUSES

Page 31: Made 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

What will YOU do with your life?

Page 32: Made 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

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