💭 Consider this: Which areas of your life show a gap between what you know and how you live? When you feel weary in serving God, do you rely on your own strength or rely on His Spirit for power?
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Where has God specifically called me to serve — and am I being faithful in that calling right now?
How much does God’s Word “dwell in me richly”? Can I effectively use Scripture to counsel and guide others?
What areas of my life reveal wisdom in action? What areas show a gap between what I know and how I live?
When I feel weary in serving God, do I instinctively rely on my own strength, or do I turn to His Spirit for power?
Do I truly believe that the same Holy Spirit who empowered Paul also works mightily in me today?
In what ways am I contributing to the maturity of my family, church, or ministry group?
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There is no such thing as a better Gospel
“Why quit when God never quits on you?”
“Ready to quit? He’s still working in you.”
“Thinking of quitting? God is not done with you.”
“Giving up? Remember, He never does.”
“At your limit? God’s grace never stops.”
“Tired of fighting? God fights with you.”
“Feeling defeated? Remember who works in you”
“Feeling defeated? Who is your strength?” ✅
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📣 Are you being faithful in God’s calling for you? 🤔
Be encouraged by this powerful message from Colossians 1:28–29, where the Apostle Paul reminds us of our primary duty in the ministry — to preach, warn, and teach every believer toward spiritual maturity in Christ. Learn how we can remain faithful in serving God, even in trials, by relying not on our own strength, but on the power of the Holy Spirit who works in us mightily.
📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/what-does-it-take-to-be-faithful-in-the-ministry
📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:18 Introduction 03:44 I. OUR PRIMARY DUTY 05:41 We are all called to preach the same gospel 07:33 We are all called to warn, admonish and counsel one another 12:05 Counselling must be done through the word of God 15:43 Wisdom - the application of knowledge 18:21 God’s ways of communicating wisdom 21:16 Growing in spiritual maturity 26:05 II. OUR SOURCE OF STRENGTH 26:55 Facing physical and mental struggles in the ministry 30:59 The Holy Spirit worketh 34:52 Relying on our own strength will lead to failure 38:35 Conclusion 44:26 Reflection Questions
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