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“ Truthing ”
In this sermon Jerry Dodson points us to Scripture (Eph. 4:8, 11-13, 15-16; Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinth. 12:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 12:1-2,6; Hebrews 2:17, etc.) that informs us of the existence of our spiritual gifts & charges us with the duty to develop & share them in our service to others. Why? 1. Doing God's work on earth & 2. Building up the church (with a focus on maturation & not numbers). He says, "It is better to lead 50 strong & healthy sheep than 500 weak & wobbly ones," because "when the storms come, the happy clappy songs & little videos that you saw at church are not going to cut it." He goes on to say, "It's only a deep, abiding assurance & understanding of the truth of Scripture that will sustain us. It's only knowing that: there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus AND those whom He foreknew He also justified & those whom He justified He also glorified AND God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him & are called according to His purpose AND the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases." This is the truth that nourishes us keeps us alive. We must live lives of truth, making our lives a living sacrifice, for this is true worship. Know your gifts &, like Jesus, use them to serve others. |
