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2 Peter 1 NKJV
10 Therefore, brethren, be
even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these
things you will never stumble;
11 for so an entrance will be
supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
12 ¶ For this reason I will
not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are
established in the present truth.
13 Yes, I think it is right,
as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you,
14 knowing that shortly I must
put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
15 Moreover I will be careful
to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.
I
am aware that you may not be aware of some fundamental truths.
·
God needs help – your help.
·
You are the best He has.
·
Both the King and the Kingdom are depending on you.
Allow
me to continue the hope of the Apostle Peter that after his death you might
continue to be reminded of the always present truth.
Every
Believer is Called and Personally Responsible
1. To Gather
a. Gather Together
b. Gather Others
2. To Grow
a. Personal Spiritual
Growth
b. The Spiritual Growth
of the Church
i. Includes
evangelistic efforts both personal witnessing and cooperate growth events.
ii. Includes the
responsibility to disciple the next generation so as to insure the continuance
of the Church.
3. To Give
a. Time
b. Talent
c. Treasury
4. To Go
a. Spirit – Prayer
b. Soul – Support
c. Body – Personal
Mission Trips
i. At home
ii. Abroad
2 Peter 1 NKJV
10 Therefore, brethren, be
even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these
things you will never stumble;
11 for so an entrance will be
supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
Remember:
·
God needs help – your help!
·
You are the best He has!
·
Both the King and the Kingdom are depending on you!
Tonight
I ask that you join me in making a solemn commitment to the Lord that we will
take our calling and our responsibility seriously.
Won’t
you stand and make this spiritual declaration along with me:
·
I
will be a Gatherer
·
I
will be a Grower
·
I
will be a Giver
·
I
will be a Goer
Let’s
Pray!
