How To Serve God Effectively
John 6:24-29
John 6:24-29
24 when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
25 And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, "Rabbi, when did You come here?"
26 Jesus answered them and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.
27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."
28 Then they said to Him, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?"
29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."
1. Serve With Enthusiasm
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
A. Those who lack interest and fevor are ineffective in working
for God. They give the impression that the gospel is
unimportant.
B. We must work with divine inspiration. Zeal and enthusiasm
bring results when presenting Christ to others.
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
2. Serve With Earnestness
Matthew 9:37 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
A. Many Christians are flippant and unconcerned. They fail to
take their soul-winning responsibilities seriously.
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B. We must recognize the importance of winning the lost to
Christ. One soul is worth more than the world. Effective
results come with earnest witnessing.
3. Serve With Expectation
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."
A. Some Christians lack faith when working for God. They do
not expect results, and they do not receive them.
B. We must work with confidence. It takes faith to receive
Christ. It also takes faith to bring others to a saving
knowledge of Him.
Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."4. Serve With Endurance
1 Timothy 4:10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
A. Many Christians take the easy way. They fail in God’s work
when endurance is required.
B. To be effective we must persevere. We must endure
difficulties and distress without being overcome.
2 Timothy 4:5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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5. Serve With Enjoyment
1 Timothy 5:18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
A. Those who work grudgingly are ineffective. They fail to display
the joy of the Lord.
B. Working happily brings results. Many are seeking satisfaction and
are attracted to happy Christians. God’s children will be rewarded
for joyful service.
Ecclesiastes 3:13 and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor--it is the gift of God.
Revelation 22:12 And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.