The Bible teaches that Jesus looked on the needs of those around him with compassion and met those needs. In this message, we look at what God's Word has to say about meeting the needs of others in the church family. As we meet the needs of others, God will meet our needs.
A Church of Compassionate Service
Vision 2012 – Part 4
Life Church St. Louis – January 22, 2012
Pastor Dan Walker
James 1:22 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
Matthew 9:36 (NIV) When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
James 1:25 (NLT) But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
1. __________ God has work for you
John 9:4 (NLT) We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.
1A. Your work is _________________
Romans 12:4-5a (NLT) Just as our bodies have many parts … so it is with Christ’s body.
1B. Your work is _________________
Romans 12:4-5a (NLT) Just as … each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body.
2. __________ to others in the church family
2A. We __________ each other
Romans 12:5b (NLT) We are many parts of one body…
1 Corinthians 12:21 (NLT) The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.”
2B. We _______________ to each other
Romans 12:5c (NLT) … and we all belong to each other.
3. ___________ yourself of your God-given abilities
3A. Your abilities are _____________ for your work
Romans 12:6a (NLT) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
3B. Your abilities function through ____________
Romans 12:6b-8 (NLT) So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.