Make Your Mark

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Make Your Mark
November 24, 2024, Elwyn Johnston

Acts 16:12 - 15
Verse of the Week: “we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works” Ephesians 2:10

1. God has hand-picked you
“we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works” Ephesians 2:10
“It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5
“I have loved you, even as the Father has loved Me.” John 15:9
“We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us.” 1 John 4:16
“A spiritual gift is given to each believer so we can help each other.” 1 Corinthians 12:7
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deacon in the church” Romans 16:1
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

2. Make serving a priority
“in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas), this woman was full of good deeds and charity which she continually did.” Acts 9:36
“She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.” Acts 9:36
“she has been a helper of many, and of myself as well.” Romans 16:2
“come and stay at my home.” Acts 16:15

3. Live so your works outlive you.
“the Lord opened Lydia’s heart” Acts 16:14
“She and her household were baptized” Acts 16:15
“The news of Dorcas spread through the whole town of Joppa and many believed in the Lord.” Acts 9:42