Church as God intended

Steve PetchSunday 14th October 2007

Part 6: Faithful servants1 Corinthians 3 v 18 – 4 v 5

Church as God Intended

Do not deceive yourself

•Stop following the wisdom of this world•Stop boasting about men•“All things are yours”

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

We need to be faithful with what God has given us

•Use what God has given you to serve him•‘Huperetes’ – faithful like rowers in a boat

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

Like rowers in a boat:•We don’t always know the direction•Continuous forward motion•Timing•Team work

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

We need to be faithful with what God has given us

•Using what God has given us to serve him•‘Huperetes’ – faithful like rowers in a boat•‘Oikonomos’ – faithful like a steward

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

Like a steward:

•Based in a household•Under authority•Having authority•Ownership

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

God is interested in our faithfulness

•The court of public opinion•The court of self assessment•The judgement seat of Christ

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

•What is hidden will be brought to light•The motives of our hearts will be exposed•Each will receive his praise from God

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

God is interested in our faithfulness

Our motivation for faithfulness...

Church as God IntendedPart 6: Faithful Servants

...God is faithful to us!

Church as God intended

Steve PetchSunday 14th October 2007