Called

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Called

June 16, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

2 Timothy 1:9
Verse of the Week: “Run your race that you may lay hold of the prize and make it yours.” 1 Corinthians 9:24
1. Know God - Salvation
“everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8
“God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:9
“if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36
“when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they were amazed; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13
2. Grow in God - Sanctification
“For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but unto sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7
“grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18

• Direct you

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

• Disrupt your plans

3. Sow into people - Serving
Benefits:

• You will be satisfied.

“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.” Galatians 6:4

• You are strengthened

“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” John 4:34
“Run your race that you may lay hold of the prize and make it yours.” 1 Corinthians 9:24

Specific calling:

• Seek God

“He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

• Sensitive to the Spirit

“when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth” John 16:13

• Start serving now

“Now the boy Samuel served the Lord by assisting Eli” 1 Samuel 3:1
“Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10