Outline - Tech for His Glory: Navigating Our Digital Mission

Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Acts 4:13

Summary: Both passages highlight the importance of living for God's glory and how our actions can reflect His character, even in a technological age. Paul teaches that every action, including our use of technology, should glorify God. The apostles, seen as ordinary due to their background, showcase that empowered by God, we can wield technology for significant impact.

Application: In a world saturated with technology, Christians are called to engage thoughtfully and purposefully. This sermon helps believers understand how to use digital tools in ways that honor God, foster community, and share the Gospel effectively despite the challenges of distraction and misuse of technology.

Teaching: The sermon teaches listeners that every aspect of life, including how we use technology, should be an offering of worship to God. It emphasizes the principle that even our digital interactions can serve to amplify God's message and reflect His glory if we are intentional about our choices.

How this passage could point to Christ: The use of technology is a tool through which we can share the message of Jesus Christ. Christ is central as the ultimate means by which we glorify God. Just as the apostles in Acts transformed their community through the Holy Spirit, believers today can leverage technology to fulfill the Great Commission.

Big Idea: Our engagement with technology must be intentional, aiming to glorify God and reflect the light of Christ in all our interactions.

Recommended Study: As you prepare, consider delving into the historical context of Acts 4 to understand the early church's challenges and how they effectively communicated their message. Investigate the role of the early church leaders' empowerment through the Holy Spirit found in Acts. Using Logos, look into commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10 that discuss the application of Paul’s exhortation in a contemporary context, particularly regarding discernment in using today's technology.

1. Purposeful Online Presence

1 Corinthians 10:31 CSB

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

You could consider how Paul calls us to glorify God in every aspect of our lives, including our digital footprint. In a world driven by technology, this point suggests assessing how our online actions reflect our faith. Consider tools like social media, streaming, or digital communication as platforms for worship and testimony. Encourage evaluating how we can utilize these tools to mirror Christ's love and truth.

2. Empowered for Digital Impact

Acts 4:13 CSB

When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.

Perhaps reflect on the power of ordinary believers empowered by God to make extraordinary impacts. The apostles were seen as untrained, yet their boldness came from the Holy Spirit. In a digital age, this suggests the potential of believers using technology to reach communities and spread the Gospel, despite feeling unqualified or overwhelmed by tech. Challenge listeners to rely on divine strength to navigate digital missions.