Scripture Reading: Rom. 12:1; Luke 1:74-75; 1 Cor. 7:22; Exo. 3:18; 1 Thes. 1:9; 2 Cor. 12:15a; Matt. 28:18; Luke 10:2-6
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Serving the Lord:
A
The motive of serving the Lord – Exo. 21:5-6; Rom. 12:1; Luke 1:74-75.
B
The significance of serving the Lord - 1 Cor. 7:22; Rom. 14:7-9.
C
All redeemed ones needing to serve God – Exo. 3:18; 1 Thes. 1:9.
D
The reward for serving the Lord - John 12:26; Luke 12:37: Matt. 25:21, 23.
E
Accomplishing the work of ministry through begetting, nourishing, teaching and building.
1
Begetting - Preaching the gospel and saving sinners.
2
Nourishing – Feeding the Lord's sheep.
3
Perfecting – Perfecting the saints for the building up of the Body of Christ.
4
Building - Prophesying for the building up of the church.
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Preaching the Gospel:
A
The Definition of the Gospel – Rom. 10:15.
B
Living Uniquely for the Gospel.
C
Going with the Authority of Christ – Matt. 28:18; Luke 10:2-6.
D
Go Forth and Bear Fruit and That Our Fruit Should Remain – John 15:16.
E
The Law of Effective Door-Knocking.
1
Praying, confessing our Sins, Dealing with Our Sins, and Being Filled with the Holy Spirit.
2
Exercising to Speak Wisely.
3
Learning to Grasp the Opportunity.
4
Exercising to Continue Steadfastly.

