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SUBJECT: Dedicated Serving READINGS: Exodus 21:1-6; Romans 12:9-11 TEXT: "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord" (Rom. 12:11) Introduction Dedicated serving touches every department of our lives. It is really an attitude, rather than an activity. Whether it is full-time service, a regular secular job, or caring for the home, all should be done to the glory of God. There are three aspects of dedicated serving. I. Determined Service (12:11) 1) Enthusiastic Determination (12:1) 2) Enduring Determination (12:11) II. Dynamic Service (12:11) 1) The Believer s Spirit (Rev. 3:JS-16) 2) The Believer s Speech (Acts 18:2S) Ill. Devoted Service (12:11) 1) Lowly Service (Exod. 21:2) 2) Loving Service (Exod. 21:S) 3) Loyal Service (Exod. 21:S) 4) Lasting Service (Exod. 21:6). Conclusion You can never be devoted without being dynamic, and you will never be dynamic without being determined. Are you prepared to be a bondservant of Jesus Christ? He accepted this contract. Dare you refuse? FROM DR. STEPHEN OLFORD- ENCOUNTER MINISTRIES, MEMPHIS, TN- USA |