WHAT A CHRISTIAN CAN DO IN THESE TIMES

Luke 10:1-42

Truth: We can Represent Jesus Christ. We can demonstrate love for our neighbor. We can Worship our LORD. What are you doing in these times for the Lord?

I. WE CAN REPRESENT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. Pray for more laborers and preach the peace of God’s kingdom has come. Luke 10:1-12; Matt 9:37
2. Share that judgement will come to those who reject the truth. Luke 10:13-16; Rev 20:15
3. Rejoice that your name is written in Heaven. Luke 10:17-20
4. Know Jesus rejoices when we represent God to our world. Luke 10:21-24

II. WE CAN DEMONSTRATE LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR

1. Love for God will be demonstrated by love for our neighbor. Luke 10:25-28
2. Recognize who our neighbor is and respond. Luke 10:29-37

III. WE CAN WORSHIP OUR LORD

1. To worship we welcome the Lord into our home. Luke 10:38; Matt 6:21
2. To worship we set at Christ’s feet and hear His Word. Luke 10:39; John 14:23
3. To worship we center our lives on Christ, choosing the good part that can not be taken away. Luke 10:40-42; Matt 11:28-30

WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THESE TIMES FOR THE LORD?

COURAGE FOR THE BATTLES OF LIFE

2 Corinthians 4:1-5:8

Truth: We have a glorious ministry. We have a valuable treasure. We have a confident faith. We have a future hope. Are you ready for the battle?

I. WE HAVE A GLORIOUS MINISTRY

1. We can not quit. 2 Cor 4:1, 16; Phil 3:14
2. We must share the gospel light. 2 Cor 4:2-4; Rom 1:14
3. We lift up Christ and nor ourselves. 2 Cor 4:5-6; 2 Cor 2:17

II. WE HAVE A VALUABLE TREASURE

1. God places His treasure in our earthly vessel. 2 Cor 4:7; 1 Cor 2:5
2. We are to focus on the treasure and not the vessel. 2 Cor 4:8-10; Col 1:27
3. We are to focus on the Master and not on the servant. 2 Cor 4:11-12; Phil 3:10

III. WE HAVE A CONFIDENT FAITH

1. We are sure of victory in Christ. 2 Cor 4:14
2. We are sure God will receive glory. 2 Cor 4:15
3. We are sure our trials will grow our faith. 2 Cor 4:16-17; 1 Peter 1:7
4. We are sure that invisible world is real and eternal. 2 Cor 4:18

IV. WE HAVE A FUTURE HOPE

1. We know we have a home in heaven. 2 Cor 5:1; John 14:3
2. We groan for our heavenly home. 2 Cor 5:2-5; 1 Cor 15:53
3. We are always confident that when we leave this body we will be with the Lord. 2 Cor 5:6-8. Luke 23:43

ARE YOU READY FOR THE BATTLES?