this past weekend at church, i got the opportunity to preach at the 4 middle school services. jesse taught the high school service (it was a straight sawgrass takeover).
it was a lot of fun. the first service was really short because i wasn't sure about how much time everything would take. apparently, i severely overestimated my material, so i was up and down in probably 10 minutes. but for the sunday services, i threw in a story about my spoiled rotten sister (shes not really that bad) and it turned into a 10-15 minute sermon.
the kids seemed relatively interested, at least as interested as middle schoolers could be. all in all, i got over my nerves, and it turned out pretty good. i get the chance to do it again, in a couple weeks. i'll only be doing the high school service, but its good that now i'm more comfortable, i should be able to speak better. glory to God.
the lesson was on gratitude, and i feel real privileged that God put me in the position to be able to speak these two weekends. it was a lot of fun, but it is a struggle to stay humble and not make preaching about me or my own ego. i'm sure real pastors know this much more than i do.
but still, i feel blessed that God gave me that desire and opportunity, so in a way, i learned more about gratitude than i thought i would. (doesn't that sound like a cheesy line from the end of an episode of Full House, cue the sappy piano.)
anyways, i figured i'd upload the outline of my teaching if you were interested.
p.s.- all of the spaces and blank lines are for you Matt.
GRATITUDE MATTERS
Luke 17:11-19
Gratitude MATTERS because it shows humility.
“True humility and fear of the LORD leads to riches, honor, and a long life.” – Proverbs 22:4
Gratitude MATTERS because it shows dependence on God.
“How foolish can you be? After starting your Christian lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort?”- Galatians 3:3
Gratitude MATTERS because it leads to success.
“Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful…” -Deuteronomy 8:18
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2 comments:
bro im proud of you... you learned alot with this experience. and who knows maybe u found what u want to STUDY????? :D
the pride thing is something i pray about every single day. Because it is easy to let it get to your head when God uses you in a big way. I ask God to keep me HUMBEL <-- spelling??
and so far so good i pray he always keep me knowing that what i do i do for him and thats it. WE are all just instruments..
remember this verse i love it and hold on to it... and remember it after each time do anything for God..
But by the grace of God I am what I am 1cor15:10.
god bless Craig... God has alot of stuff for you, i hope you see it!!
Jesse
awesome stuff bro
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