Introduction A. The Old Testament law speakers of many things that were holy to the LORD (Exodus 16:23; 28:36; 30:10; L...
Serving Whether They Want It or Not
Introduction A. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on the week leading up to Passover, He was at the peak of His popularity. B...
Serving Those of Little Faith
Introduction A. Have you ever done something for someone who didn’t fully appreciate your act of service because they...
Remember Now
Introduction A. From this metaphorical passage we are made to consider the fact that we will all grow old and die. B. For most people, youth is nothing but vanity, but it needn’t be. I. Why is it a wise choice to remember one’s Creator early in life? A. It is wise because it is easier to do things right the first time (1 Samuel 3:19-20; Acts 22:19-20; Ephesians 5:15-16). B. It is wise because youth doesn’t last forever (Ecclesiastes 11:10). C. It is wise...
Ready for Service
Introduction A. As Christians, we recognize that the primary goal in our lives ought to be to serve God and to serve others. B. Although we could all compose a long list of things we can’t do, let’s take some time to think of some things we can do. I. There are ways we can serve in the church. A. We ought to work in the church where our abilities lie (2 Corinthians 8:12; Romans 12:3-8). B. We can try to be helpful to those leading the way...
Dedication
Introduction A. The Jews dedicated the temple to God’s service on several occasions in their history (2 Chronicles 7:1-6; Ezra 6:15-17; John 10:22). B. To be dedicated means to set something apart for a specific purpose (2 Chronicles 2:4) or to commit oneself to a goal at any cost. C. We may be dedicated to many trivial pursuits in life, but what really matters is how dedicated we are in our service to God. I. The Scriptures reveal some...