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Sitting on the Sidelines- 2 Cor.
8:1-15
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Introduction
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Personal story (demonstrates that sitting on the sidelines is defeating and unrewarding)
· Grew up in a small town
· Winter played hockey and summer played baseball
· Going to provincials (State tournament)
· Why I spent the entire event on the bench
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Illustration: Bad for the Back (it can hurt your ability to perform well) · It hurts your ability to meet your potential
· It doesn’t utilize your God given gifts and talents
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Illustration: Douglas Brantley (sitting on the sidelines is potentially dangerous)
· Sitting on the sidelines too long can become overly comfortable
· It can have future regrettable consequences
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In Sports
· Starters-those that are active consistently
They demonstrate their dedication to the job
Day in and day out they give their best
They are rewarded
· Benchwarmers-those that sit on the bench consistently
They lack skill
They lack heart and ambition
They are a substitute for the injured
They are tolerated
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In Christianity
· Starters-the ultimate starter was Jesus Christ
He gives us an example to follow (John 13:1-17 *13:12-17*)
He served us by dying on the Cross so that we could live
Christianity begins at the Cross, not ends
Starters are actively participating in their Christianity
· Benchwarmers-those that are uninvolved
Christianity is not a single act
An unfulfilled life is all about me.
Christianity does not consist of an hour on Sunday
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The unfortunate truth-we get involved according to the 80:20 principle
· Many are missing out on the joy of active involvement (Service)
· Today I want to share with you, how we can spur each other to greatness
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The Message
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What does it mean to be a Servant?
· For some it may be closer to slavery
· For some it is something beneath them
· For some it is something they will get around too some day
· For others it is their ultimate goal (James 2:18,26)
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How should we define Service?
· Illustration clip-John Q (Ch.
17-5:20) (his willingness to give everything)
· Jesus’ ultimate service to us (1 John 3:16)
· Giving of ourselves for the sake of others
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How Should We Serve?-The Church at Macedonia (2 Cor.
8:1-15 read by worship leader)
· A brief History (Acts 16)
Paul travels to Philippi-preaches and Lydia is first convert
Place where he was imprisoned and God intervened
In the process Jailer and family were saved
Macedonians are praised by Paul to others as stellar servants
· The Macedonians (2 Cor.
8:3-5)
They gave Sacrificially (Kevin Bradley)
-It cost them something
They gave Willingly (The Broetjes)
-They did it because they wanted to
They gave Eagerly (Reese Hurley)
-They desired to help and couldn’t wait
They gave Spiritually (Chad Polito)
-They gave for God and the good of others
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What do I do?
· Evaluate yourself (refer to SHAPE inventory)
Spiritual gifts-as outlined in the Bible
Heart-things I am good at and love doing
Abilities-what can I do and am working on
Personality-what kind of character am I
Experience-how can experience shape me passions
· Find your place-Illustration: How to make a difference
Ask the pastor, Youth pastor or other staff
Talk to members on the nominating committee
Talk to current leaders
Simply see a need and start filling it.
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What do I get?
· Everything you gave (Luke 6:38)
· Prosperity and refreshing (Proverbs 11:25)
· Blessing (Acts 20:35)
· Greatness (Mark 10:43,44)
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Conclusion
We have been set a great example
Four Individuals that gave themselves for others
Kevin Bradley
Ralph & Cheryl Broetje
Reese Hurley
Chad Polito
The Macedonian Church that gave:
Sacrificially
Willingly
Eagerly
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