Let’s Make Room
October 20, 2019 / The Warehouse Foursquare Church“God carefully made us, saved us & brought us together to bring people to Life in Christ.”
Sermon Series: We Are
Big Thought Today: Let’s Make Room
Galatians 2:6 “the leaders of the church had nothing to add to what I was preaching. 7 Instead, they saw that God had given me the responsibility of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as he had given Peter the responsibility of preaching to the Jews. 8 For the same God who worked through Peter as the apostle to the Jews also worked through me as the apostle to the Gentiles. 9 In fact, James, Peter, & John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, & they accepted Barnabas & me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews. 10 Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.”
1. Give Them Our Time
When we give people our time, we give God an opportunity to work. Galatians 2:2, Proverbs 3:6
2. Recognize Their Gift
As we spend time with people, God will reveal their gifts & talents & we can help people reach their full potential in Christ. Galatians 2:7, 9, Ephesians 2:10
3. Accept Them
Sometimes we can get used to how things are & our routines we go through each week. If we’re not careful, this can create a mindset of ‘Us four & no more!’ which doesn’t make room for the Lord to add to our family. Galatians 2:9, Mark 9:38-40, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:1, John 3:16
4. Encourage Them
We are called to be ‘Encouragers’. Those who give words of support, confidence & hope. Galatians 2:9
Next Steps
1. “What is Jesus speaking to me through this teaching today?”
2. “How can I apply this to my life?”
3. “Who can I share what I’ve learned today with?”