Enthusiasm

1. What is my message about?

My Message is about enthusiasm. Attitude or state of eagerness that leads to commited positive actions and performance.

2. Why is it important?

Without enthusiasm life becomes dull, boring. Without enthusiasm we do not have the motivation to do things well. Lack of enthusiasm is actually considered a symptom for depression. Enthusiasm is what keeps things moving.

Lack of enthusiasm is actually considered a symptom for depression.

Depression Symptoms according to the National Institute of Mental Health:

Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

3. What do I want them to do?

To change their attitude when it comes to their school, work, ministry, or relationships. For them to enthusiastically and passionately tackle their tasks.

4. What is the single most persuasive idea?

The Fire of Enthusiasm is Godly, Lacking it can be costly

Introduction

Acts 18:25 NRSV

25 He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord; and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

25.73 ζέω τῷ πνεύματι: (an idiom, literally ‘to boil in the spirit’) to show great eagerness toward something—‘to show enthusiasm, to commit oneself completely to.’ ζέων τῷ πνεύματι ἐλάλει καὶ ἐδίδασκεν ἀκριβῶς τὰ περὶ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ‘with great enthusiasm he spoke and taught correctly the facts about Jesus’ . In some languages it may be difficult to find an appropriate equivalent of the phrase ‘with great enthusiasm,’ but in some instances an equivalent expression may be ‘he showed how much he liked to do’ or ‘he showed how he did so with all his heart.’

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 25.73 ζέω τῷ πνεύματι

25.73 ζέω τῷ πνεύματι: (an idiom, literally ‘to boil in the spirit’) to show great eagerness toward something—‘to show enthusiasm, to commit oneself completely to.’ ζέων τῷ πνεύματι ἐλάλει καὶ ἐδίδασκεν ἀκριβῶς τὰ περὶ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ‘with great enthusiasm he spoke and taught correctly the facts about Jesus’ Ac 18:25. In some languages it may be difficult to find an appropriate equivalent of the phrase ‘with great enthusiasm,’ but in some instances an equivalent expression may be ‘he showed how much he liked to do’ or ‘he showed how he did so with all his heart.’

Johannes P. Louw and Eugene Albert Nida, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains (New York: United Bible Societies, 1996), 296–297.

Ephesians 6:7–8 NRSV

7 Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women, 8 knowing that whatever good we do, we will receive the same again from the Lord, whether we are slaves or free.

Dictionary of Bible Themes 5847 enthusiasm

A state of eagerness, leading to the positive and committed performance of actions.

10,000 Sermon Illustrations That Certain Something

That Certain Something

That certain something that makes us great—that pulls us out of the mediocre and commonplace—that builds into us power. It glows and shines—it lights up our faces—ENTHUSIASM, the keynote that makes us sing and makes men sing with us. ENTHUSIASM—the maker of friends—the maker of smiles—the producer of confidence. It cries to the world, “I’ve got what it takes.” It tells all men that our job is a swell job—that the house which we work for just suits us—the goods we have are the best. ENTHUSIASM—the inspiration that makes us “wake up and live.” It puts spring in our step—spring in our hearts—a twinkle in our eyes and gives us confidence in ourselves and our fellow men. ENTHUSIASM—it changes a dead pan salesman to a producer—a pessimist to an optimist—a loafer to a go-getter. ENTHUSIASM—If we have it, we should thank God for it. If we don’t have it, then we should get down on our knees and pray for it.