Thesis: When you become spiritually immobile, don't look to works or different churches or various activity - look to God's grace.
God's Grace Empowers us . . . .
I - TO SERVE AS A STEWARD (v.1-2) * Servants of Christ are to wisely minister to His Kingdom * We should transfer the Word to the next generation * We have the most tools/resources ever to minister the Word * Must mine the Word to faithfully transmit it
II - TO SERVE AS A SOLDIER (v.3-4) * Must struggle and suffer to endure * On-call 24-7 * Willing to even die to gain eternity * Cares of this world should not impede from battle for Gospel * Should strive to please head of the army
III - TO SERVE AS AN ATHLETE (v.5) * Must follow rules * Must be disciplined * Must persevere
IV - TO SERVE LIKE A FARMER (v.6) * Work hard (or weeds, bugs, unproductivity will flourish) * Spiritual farmer sees first fruits of efforts in discipling others
CONCLUSION (v.7) Seek wisdom, understanding and grace from Christ to be fruitful as Christian.
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