Be faithful in the small things
1: Be faithful in the little 2: Be faithful in the little 3: Be faithful in the little
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! - Matthew 10:8
If people watched your life this week, would they see Jesus?
Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. - Colossians 3:24
You aren’t just a work in progress. You are an adopted child of God. You are not the worst thing you did. You are a new creation. You are not falling behind. You are chosen. You are not “too much”. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are not alone. God’s Holy Spirit is always with you.
When you stop performing for God… 1. You’ll feel relief as you stop striving. 2. You’ll feel shame decrease. 3. You’ll see grace as truly amazing, and not just a concept in a song. 4. You’ll feel your spiritual life actually be sustainable. 5. God isn’t looking for your performance. He wants your heart.
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31
Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus?
Character is what you are in the dark. - D.L. Moody
God can use a simple act of obedience to impact someone's life
"Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives." - Titus 3:14
Slide 1: If you want to be great in God's Kingdom, follow the example of Jesus: Slide 2: Put God first But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. - Matthew 6:33 Slide 3: Serve others For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. - Matthew 20:28 Slide 4: Be humble But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Slide 5: Love unconditionally A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. - John 13:34
1. They’re watching you… 2. There are people in your life watching to see how you’ll react. 3. When things don’t go your way… When you get mad… When you’re struggling… 4. They know you’re a Christian, and they want to see if your faith is real. 5. Your response to what life sends your way is a greater witness than that fish on your car. 6. Show Jesus to the world in the way you respond.
For this City: Becoming a church on mission for its community
Who in your life are you praying for right now?
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. - 2 Timothy 2:24
Don’t miss these opportunities to witness… 1. Your coworker mentioned they were going through something difficult… 2. Your neighbor asked why you seem so calm about everything… 3. Your friend calls you in crisis at 2am… 4. Small moments like these happen all the time. Don’t miss them.
What's one practical way you try to put others first in your daily life?
I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you Lord Jesus. - Jim Elliot
My Testimony: From death to life
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide - John 15:16
Run Your Race: Live your life for the prize.
Waiting to feel ready is a purpose killer.
