Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church

October 18, 2009                                                                                Steven J. Mattis, Pastor

Series: Finding Your Place in Ministry

            Pt. II  “The ministry life of Jesus”                  Matt. 4:17-25

Last week I began a series called, Finding your Place in Ministry and shared about the necessity of developing an attitude like that of Jesus in our serving or ministering to others.  This morning I want to share more specifically on the ministry of Jesus. Last week we looked at his attitude, this week his actions.  Remember -  John 21:25.

I.  The Preaching and Teaching Ministry of Jesus.  Vrs. 17, 23

     A.  The foolishness of preaching.  I Cor. 1:18,  Psalm 107:20

     B.  The message of repentance.

     C.  Becoming part of what God is doing in the world and beyond.

II.  The Kingdom and the Ministry of Jesus.  Vrs. 17, 23

     A.  K.O.G. is at hand.  17 (Rule of God, His Reign)

     B.  My Kingdom is not of this world.  Jn. 18:36

     C.  Yet, history is the realm in which Christians exercise influence.

III.  Calling Men and Women to follow him.  Vrs. 18, 19

     A.  Jesus calls us from mediocrity and insignificance.

     B.  He calls us to participate in something bigger than ourselves.

     C.  Following Jesus is through our words and demonstrations.

     D.  People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. 

IV.  The ministry of compassion and the needs of people.  Vrs. 23

     A.  The Lost. Vrs. 19  Follow me.

     B.  The Sick.  Vrs. 23  Come and receive.

     C.  The Poor.  Let me assist and help.  Matt. 25

     D.  The Marginalized.  Let we help make a difference.

In what ways are we making a difference?

In what ways can we make a difference in the future?

In what ways are you participating in serving or ministering?

Some ways in which you can participate.