Worship service for Sunday, June 6, 2021

How to be a Godly Influence

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​How to be a Godly Influence
Romans 15:14-21
Introduction
 
 



How to be a Godly Influence (Paul’s example)
1.  Show respect  vs 14
-Personal identification- brothers and sister
-complemented them on what they already knew
-voiced his confidence that they could “instruct one another”
 
Application:  always find a way to compliment the people who God has given you to serve!
 
 
2.  Stick to the truth  vs 15
-Nevertheless-  sometimes we have to speak the truth in love
-God gave Paul the grace needed to highlight important spiritual
   Issues they needed to deal with
 
-Application:  God’s Word helps us navigate difficult dicussions!
    -regarding certain things, we must have unity
    -regarding many things- we must give each other liberty
    -regarding all things-  we must show charity
 
 
 
 
 
3.  Do what God called you to do   vs 16-21
-Paul was called by Jesus Christ to serve Gentiles, not Jews
-vs 16  Paul’s offering to God = converted Gentiles
  -the only thing that lasts forever are people and God’s Word
  -sharing Jesus with others is the best eternal investment ever!
 
 
 
-vs 18-19  Paul only preached what Jesus told Him to preach
   -Signs and wonders proved God was working through him
   -Changed lives is proof that God is at work!
 
 
-vs 20-21  Paul focused on sharing Jesus with people who never heard of Him
-illust- early settlers in the West who moved as soon as they saw that smoke from another settler’s chimney
-Paul was sent to plant churches where churches never existed
 
Application:  We must learn how God has shaped us to serve others and share Jesus, and do this wholeheartedly
   -Do what God told you to do
   -Do it in the way God designed you to do it
   -Make sharing Jesus the priority as you serve people
 
 
 
Conclusion:
Who has God give you to serve and influence?
 
What are the spiritual evidences of your efforts so far?
 
How will you be a godly influence this week?