Saved to Serve—by Justin Renton

God made us to make a difference and serve.

1. You were uniquely designed

Jeremiah 1:4–5 

Exodus 36:1–2 God gave the Israelites skills and abilities. He knew ahead of time what was needed. Verse 35 He filled them with skills because he had a mission for them. 

Deuteronomy 8:17–18 All abilities are learnt by practice but come from God. He wants you to use them for a specific purpose.

2. For a specific purpose. Ephesians 2:10 

God prepared good work in advance for us to do. "Somebody somewhere is depending on you to do what God intended for you to do."

What are you doing with the talents God gave you? Are you using them for God or yourself?

It is more blessed to give than receive.

I Cor 12:14–27 All the parts of the body has a purpose in his body. If you look only to use your talents outside the kingdom you'll never discover God's purpose for your life. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it.

3. Saved to serve. 2 Timothy 1:9 There should be no non-functioning part of the body. 

I Corinthians 6:20 Jesus doesn't want us to serve out of duty. A saved heart wants to serve.

*Cancer cells takes from the body and refuses to give back. It convinces the other cells to do the same; eventually they die and the body with it.

*How are you serving and giving back to the body?

Watch the full service here: (the sermon starts at 51 mins)