More growth and new challenges would come ahead. To draw near. Thats why his discourse ends by saying,And now, brethren,I commend you to God(v.32a). But everywhere the disciples of Jesus went, they preached the gospel, and more communities were born in different towns. God wants you to open up about your fears, doubts and anxieties so He can help you overcome them. The apostles called the church (the disciples) together. He wrote this 3 chapters later,Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.(1 Timothy 4:16). It is fascinating to study these spiritual gifts, but that is not within the scope of this sermon. Jesus is praying. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes - the hope of the world hangs on it (Rom 1:16). Faith is from God and fear is from the enemy. Jeremiah 32:27 states I am the Lord, the God of all mainkind. They came to provide comfort and sympathy to him. May this occasion also be a time for each of us to search our own hearts with this question: Are you more faithful to the Lord or to yourself? The same thing is true of Life Church. And we must be very thankful to Him. He will surely see to it that His Church will endure to the very end. Tit was through all these works of God that the Ephesians had now grown into a thriving church, But there is still so much more that needs to be done as we move forward as a church into our 67, build a united church family that is committed to making disciples through Salvation, Sanctification and Service to the glory of God. Benefits Of Serving God: The Challenges, The Pains, The Blessings And The Rewards - Kindle edition by Kanu, Kenneth. Through his faithful teaching, and testifying to Jews and Greeks, and preaching the kingdom of God, and warning the Christians against false teaching, the Ephesian church was firmly established on a strong foundation. And what keeps us from doing so? Following Jesus as our Lord and Savior not only means that we . Other people of faith who are overcoming their own challenges can lift you up in spirit, remind you of Gods truth, and cheer you on as you strive for your goals. This is similar to how the higher law of aerodynamics supersedes the lower law of gravity for a hang glider. This is because the fear of God is a foundation. After all, God had purchased them with His own blood, as Paul mentioned in v.28 (to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood.) This of course refers to God the Son who suffered and died on the cross for our sins. The church has faced external and internal challenges since the day it began through the preaching of the apostles. Continue to commit to Him doing His will, trust in Him. Everyone in the church knew who was overseeing the food distribution ministry. Others have been blessed with spiritual gifts of faith, administration, discernment, hospitality, giving, mercy, or encouragement. God allowed this to happen to mobilize the church from becoming inwardly focused. It is also full of examples of how God has helped others overcome their obstacles. There is no way that you can escape from the fires of hell, unless yourepentof your sins andtrust onlyin Jesus Christ to save you, submitting fully to His Lordship in your life. If He leads us to it, He'll lead us through it. Be bold. Everything else comes after that. The sinless Savior died and he ever lives and pleads for me. Much as we have faith in God and promise to maintain closeness to God at all times, there are few things that will give friction to us in the way of our Christian life to love God at all times. This helps to shift your perspective and gain the confidence needed to know you can handle it with Gods help. It is, There is an important detail here which I want you to notice. But God equips us to overcome obstacles . For example, if you are struggling to cope with a bad breakup, you can replace your sadness by focusing on the love God has for you. Abraham Taking Isaac to be Sacrificed. Look at your, If it has, one way to restore it is build yourself up spiritually. For more on this, read How to Have a Happier Life by Practicing Gratitude. But he also said that the gates of Hades will not overcome his church. Now we shall read what Paul said to them, as recorded in Acts 20:17-35. Matthew 17:20 ESV / 89 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Jesus isnt appealing to the irrational, but to a higher truth. When Paul wrote his epistle to the Philippians some time later, he said,I count all things but lossfor the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.(Philippians 3:8). 2. God rewards faithfulness. If Christ has purchased His Church at such great cost to Himself, do you think He will leave its fate to be determined by the changing hearts of men? Leaders should empower others to serve and not overwhelm themselves with every ministry. But if we withhold our worship, we are saying: We know better than God. It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. THE DIFFICULTIES IN THE SERVICE OF GOD ARISE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN OUR CHARACTER AND HIS. And since Gods awful judgment on this world is coming soon, you must not delay obeying His command any longer. Desiring God partnered with Shane & Shanes The Worship Initiative to write short meditations for more than one hundred popular worship songs and hymns. 3. When the Israelites, out of a desire to be like all the nations, insisted on an earthly king, they turned from the will and warning of the One who knew what was best for them and they got what they asked for, though the results werent pleasant (1 Samuel 8:9-20 NASB). If anyone here is still unsaved, please listen to this carefully, because it is part of Gods whole counsel If you are still outside Christ, you are still in your sins. I hope that everyone who is serving in any ministry of Life Church will take this exhortation seriously Guard yourself! Serving God is what we were made to do as his creatures, but our service has been corrupted by our sin and rebellion which has rendered us unable to please him. It is fascinating to study these spiritual gifts, but that is not within the scope of this sermon. First, we can have a rich God-accomplished relationship with God because of Jesuss sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1920). This would enable them to remain faithful to the end and to receive their eternal rewards in heaven. Perhaps you want to serve the Lord but you face certain challenges that come with age. Thats why Christ bestowed all the spiritual gifts which the Church needs for service. You are a Christian and no one can take that away from you unless you let them. We overcome the emotional barrier when we believe it is safe to yield to God. Have you ever wondered why we get caught in the same sins over and over? He . Our Christian life comprises of many obstacles we meet. The apostles handed the food distribution to seven men selected by the church. Job eventually repents and is humbled before God. Much of the ministry of Jesus was devoted to correcting bad teaching; see, for example, Matthew 5:21 on murder, 5:27 on adultery, and 5:33 on oaths. No! No matter how many ministries a church may have, if the preaching and teaching of Gods word is not the main priority then I doubt that true disciples are being developed. What happens when the trapdoor opens in your life? Your email address will not be published. These challenges come to distract us from our mission; they come to make us quit running the race. Tough times and obstacles in life build Christian character and faith. Choose seven men from among you: men of good reputation (Good testimony) (known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. They see the ministry of the Word merely as a means to get what theywantinstead of what theyneed. Obstacles expose our weaknesses and increase our dependency upon Christ. Answer Jesus talked to those who would follow Him about taking up a cross, counting the cost, and giving up everything ( Luke 14:2533 ). A church may have a great number of ministries or services. - Obstacles to Following God's Call The Hoot & Howl What's Stopping You? But now we come to the question. He was committed to obedience. Paul belonged to Him alone, and so he lived to do the will of the Lord Jesus. The Bible is God's unfailing, unchanging Word. Serving God is not without challenges and difficulties. Do you remember when you first yielded your life to Christ? Growth is great, but with much growth comes great challenges as well. There is always a temptation for those who serve the Lord to get so busy and involved with serving that they neglect their own walk with God. He is not a Father running to meet you, but one waiting to punish you. The fear of judgment keeps you from a rich relationship with God because you just cant believe that God can forgive your sin. As a result of this they become spiritually weak, they fall into sin and become ineffective in their service. According to 2 Timothy 3:16All scriptureis given by inspiration of God, and isprofitablefor doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.All scripture is profitable not just some of it or most of it, but All of it. Prayer helps you to build a solid relationship with Christ, which increases your ability to trust in Him and feel confident about His plan for you. The following five assurances help overcome the emotional barrier to yielding to Him even in your freefall moments: Whereas the emotional barrier says its not safe to trust God, the intellectual barrier says it doesnt make sense to trust God. If you dont know how to manage the small, then you wont be able to manage the big. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see, expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order to be full, admits he is wrong so he can be declared right, goes down in order to get up, is strongest when he is weakest, richest when he is poorest, and happiest when he feels the worst. We must continue to work together tobuild a united church family that is committed to making disciples through Salvation, Sanctification and Service to the glory of God. Choosing our own way over Gods is always a losing option. Yes, we have sinned. Let us turn our Bibles now to Acts 20:28-35. They help us see how strong and powerful our God is. But what do we see here? How can tell if your agenda or actions are from God or Satan? Submit yourselves therefore to God. Within that time, Paul put in all his efforts to fulfill his role in several ways: Public teaching is mentioned in v.20 and havetaughtyou publickly, and from house to house.Testifyingboth to the Jews and also to the Greeksis mentioned in v.21. In the earlier chapters of Acts we had seen that some are called to serve as deacons, some as evangelists, and some as teachers. The death of Jesus and the intercession of Jesus, then, provide the grounds by which we can have a rich relationship with God. We dont know for sure. This requirement is highlighted in the words which Paul spoke in v.19Servingthe Lordwith all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations(v.19). Overcoming Obstacles to Serving. However with God, your biggest setbacks can become your biggest comebacks. (Hebrews 10:1922). Romans 1:25. (Job 10:1-4) The moral of Job's story is: It's okay to question God or the reasons for why something is happening, but there's no need for us to stay there. A preacher was once heard yelling, Oh, [expletive]! on the way down. Here are seven ways you can rely on God to help you break down and overcome the challenging obstacles that are standing in your way: Focus on God's power rather than on the size of your problem . These obstacles can be as basic as being stuck in a numbers mentality, or as complex as generational patterns of viewing pastors as the only ones capable of experiencing God. However, this didnt stop the gospel; the believers continued to be strong in their faith amid persecution and their number continued to increase. Fast-forward now to a time about 40 years later, and we find this commendation that Christ gave to this church in Revelation 2:2I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: andthou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars.The elders had faithfully kept watch over their flock and had exposed the false teachers who tried to subvert the flock. All you have to do is put your trust in Him. This is His purpose of why we were created and the reason why we are here on earth. They must be placed well above our own personal pursuits and interests. He will listen to the pain you have filling your heart. Warning. Ive tried it before. The church needs your effectual fervent prayers! " The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge " and " wisdom " (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10). You can be assured of Gods intentions that He has your best interests at heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13; Hebrews 12:10). Jesus said we will have trouble (tribulations) in this world. Obstacles Serving God's Purposes? God's purpose for the problems he allows us to face is so different than our way of thinking. Over the last three months we have seen God clearing away all the obstacles for the launching of a new Bible College. Listen now to what he said at the end of v.24 so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.Paul knew exactly what role the Lord wanted him to fulfill: He was to testify ofthe Gospel of the grace of God. More Ken Boa on Trusting God in Turbulent Times. It may just a sprained ankle or a runny nose or a toothache, but it hinders our performance The question we should ask ourselves today is: Are you fulfilling your God-given role in His kingdom? If it has, one way to restore it is build yourself up spiritually. This is a spiritual thermometer. And if praying is the only role that you can fulfill in Gods kingdom, then please make sure that you are a faithful prayer warrior pleading before Gods throne everyday. 3. Although the Lord Jesus commended them for guarding the flock well against false apostles, He also rebuked them:Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, becausethou hast left thy first love.(Revelation 2:4) Let us ask ourselves this question: Have you left your first love? The first exhortation is found in v.28:Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flockThe Ephesian elders would already have known that they were to guard the flock, which is the church. Trusting God gives us true success (Psalm 27:3-7; Proverbs 15:22). 1. This can be seen in the call which He gave to the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:10Be thoufaithfulunto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.It is also seen in the commendation which the servants received from the Lord in Matthew 25:21Well done, thou good andfaithfulservant: thou hast beenfaithfulover a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.. This will not dampen my faith or take me away from knowing Him. This helps you build confidence in faith. Let us therefore be faithful toChristin all our service. With God, you can navigated the deepest and darkest valleys of life and walk high on the mountain. Have you seen how crazy my life is? This is a fear that doesnt tempt us to stop believing; it tempts us to forfeit a life of intimacy with Jesus because we just dont think that kind of life is possible for us. When we find a man meditating on the words of God, my friends, that man is full of boldness and is successful. Many people will spend a lot of time trying to think and maneuver their way around obstacles . Hebrews 4:12 states: His word is alive and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, able to pierce to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow and even able to judge the thoughts and the intentions of the heart. Gods Word is incredibly powerful and holds the key to many of our problems. Reduces Ego: When seekers realise that serving God happens very nicely after praying and not taking doership of the act, it helps in reducing ego. Paul was telling them to take heed untothemselvesfirst, in order toremain fitto guard the flock. The food distribution ministry was just caring for the needs of those in the church. The enemy does not want you to discover or understand who you are in Christ, and will try to take away your spiritual identity. Those who stayed in Jerusalem were arrested (Acts 8). Jesus was able to recognize Satan in Peters words. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. Do you remember when you first yielded your life to Christ? Many times, we wonder about God's purpose in our lives. 3. At a camp in North Carolina, the high ropes course has a trapdoor at the end. The fear of disappointment, on the other hand, says, Oh yeah, I get that relationship stuff. Reach out and call Gods name. Are we a biblical people, or do we just get our truths from our emotions or non-emotions? But Paul did not expect the elders of Ephesus to do what he did, because they had adifferentrole to fulfill. You think a person as messed up as you just isnt supposed to be close to God. Be willing to say yes to whatever God wants you to do. The apostle Paul is a good example of one who was very faithful to fulfill his role in life. Copyright March 4, 2019,Ken Boa, used with permission. They really piss me off. He suffered the wrath of God on our behalf. When it comes to facing challenges as a church, we must learn like the first Christians did. There is no way that you can escape from the fires of hell, unless you, Unfortunately many would rather listen to a message that makes no demands on them at all, but offers them all the blessings of God they could ever wish to receive, like good health and wealth. He said, "you cannot serve both God and money.". Right when the church experienced such growth (a problem arose). Fear of the unknown can prevent us from following God's promptings to serve and fully accept all that He has for us. Some even got so bold as to cursing the virus and sending it to hell., My Miracle by Arleen McNamara Brahn Walters March 2021 I dont think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains. The most important requirement is to befaithful to the Lord. You can be secure in Gods love, which is a demonstrated, sacrificial, and caring love (John 3:16; 1 John 4:10, 19). 9) 1 John 4:4 "Little children, you are of God, and have overcome them. The elders of Ephesus were faithful in their roles asshepherdswho provided for the flock and protected it from danger. God Will Allow You to Go Through Impossible Situations to Produce a Supernatural Dependence in You. It was a big issue for it could have become racial and had the potential to split the church. You can count on Gods promise (Joshua 1:5; Deuteronomy 31:6; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Hebrews 13:5). He gave us the tool or prayer so that we would never feel alone. Allow God to remind you who He is and what He promises, and then be honest with Him. (7) Do you seek to fulfill God's purpose? Yes, we deserve punishment. Mailbox Club Bible Correspondence Courses, As we thank God for His faithfulness today, let us be reminded that God requires faithfulness from us. Similarly, repentance is not so much a matter of turning from evil as it is a turning to God. The fear of judgment imagines God frowning, crossing his arms, annoyed, angry, fed up with your mess-ups. Will we be able to do these things well? He is much more powerful than any obstacle you will ever face! It is just like eating well-balanced meals that include every kind of food that your body needs to be strong and healthy. But this one thing we know:God is faithful! -- Jack Hyles #People #Needs #Serving God Church was never intended to be a place where we serve God to the exclusion of meeting with Him. What does God say about overcoming obstacles? One of the greatest obstacles many Christians have is simply serving the Lord. Trusting God gives us confidence not a flesh-driven confidence, not confidence in the wrong things (like money/possessions) or with wrong motives, but confidence rooted in God and His Word (exemplified by the Bereans of Acts 17:11). Paul did not withhold any teaching of Gods Word from the Ephesians. - Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/obstaclesEvery Muslim is on a journey to Allah. Galatians 5:16 (NASB) calls us to walk in the Spirit. The Greek word for walk, peripateo, means to walk around, to conduct oneself. Walking is a step-by-step process, a sequencing process of behaving habitually. Fear is connected with obedience, as the wise man said, " Fear God and keep His commandments " (Ecclesiastes 12:13). He had been doing this to the Ephesians for three years (54-57 AD), as he said to them in vv.18 and 31Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia,after what manner I have been with you at all seasonsTherefore watch, and remember, that by the space ofthree yearsI ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.. Must not delay obeying his command any longer more than one hundred popular songs. 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