How to Work for God Effectively

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Working for God Effectively

“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life …” ().

I. Work with Enthusiasm

“For we are labourers together with God” ().

A. Those who lack interest and fervor 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. ().

II. Work with Earnestness

“… The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few” ().

A. Many Christians are flippant and unconcerned. They fail to take their soul-winning responsibilities seriously.

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.

III. Work with Expectation

“… This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath 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 ().

IV. Work with Endurance

“… we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God …” ().

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 distresses without being overcome ()

V. Work with Enjoyment

“… The labourer is worthy of his reward” ().

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.

Russell E. Spray, Easy-to-Use Sermon Outlines, Sermon Outline Series (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1978), 32–33.